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How to Choose Between Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8? Real Malaysia Comparison

2026-08-05 12:50:01
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In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 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 help you save time on research.

Price and Variants

The OTR price of Proton X70 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with a total of 3 variants, 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 price of Chery Tiggo 8 in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 variant, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750), etc.

From the 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. However, also note that the few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

Chery Tiggo 8 Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X70 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Both cars use the same powertrain system, so the driving experience is basically the same. Fuel consumption is also similar, so no need to worry too much about this point.

Chery Tiggo 8 Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

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

Chery Tiggo 8 safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

In terms of 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 differ in functionality. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Chery Tiggo 8 Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Configuration and Technology

Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 8 adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, FWD, so there won't be a big difference in daily driving experience.

Who is it suitable for

Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 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 better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is suggested to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

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. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.

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