In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite similar in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR selling price of the Proton X70 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 OTR selling price of the Chery Tiggo 8 in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750) etc.
From the price perspective, the starting price of the Proton X70 is indeed RM 22,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the price difference of a few thousand might involve compromises in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain system, the driving feel is basically no difference in daily use. Fuel consumption is also about the same, no need to dwell on this too much.

The safety rating of the Proton X70 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The safety rating of the Chery Tiggo 8 is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received decent ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8's Basic. If you value active safety more, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000 km, service interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 warranty 3 years/100,000 km, service interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.
Both Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 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 cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with more features. Ultimately it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, both Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that everyone does their homework, compares quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drives to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not go wrong.