In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro when selecting a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X70 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro OTR price in Malaysia is RM 123,750 - 123,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 125,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 140,000), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Proton X70 is indeed RM 16,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. But keep in mind, the few thousand cheaper, may have trade-offs in specifications, depends on your needs.
Proton X70 features 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro features 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, driving feel is basically the same in daily use. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this.
Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.
In terms of safety equipment, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.
Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. For this level of car, it is fully sufficient for daily use.
Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from a few dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time on research will never be wrong.