In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.
The 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.
The 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.
From the price perspective, 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 can already meet daily needs. But you should also note that the cheaper few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.
Proton X70 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, the driving experience in daily life is basically no different. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this point.
Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's Basic have some functional differences. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists carefully.
Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not large. For cars at this level, daily use is fully sufficient.
Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with a better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, then choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately it is suggested to test drive both models, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do their research, compare quotes from several car dealers, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.