In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close 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 a 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 is enough to meet daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand dollars saved might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, with 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, with 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain system, and the driving experience is basically the same. Fuel consumption is also similar, so no need to worry too much about this.

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

Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost identical, and the interior space is not much different. For cars in this class, they are more than enough for daily use.
Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, both the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.