Proton X70 or Chery Tiggo 8? Real Car Reviews Tell You the Answer

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

Proton X70's 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 8's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X70 is indeed RM 22,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, specifically depending on your needs.

Safety Features

Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Chery Tiggo 8's 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 8's Basic have some differences in functions. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the function lists of both in detail.

Configurations and Technology

Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 8 adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have much difference.

Maintenance and Care

Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 8 warranty 3 years/100,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.

Summary

Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.