In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The Proton X70 has an OTR price in Malaysia of 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 has an OTR price in Malaysia of 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 Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 16,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But please also note that the savings of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.
The Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between the Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's Basic. If you value active safety more, you can compare their feature lists carefully.
The Proton X70 adopts the FWD drive system.
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro adopts the FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, so there won't be a huge difference in daily driving experience.
The Proton X70 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are 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 better reputation; if you care more about price-performance ratio and features, then choose the model with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as 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 on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.