In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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.
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 Pro's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
From a price perspective, Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand RM saved might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.
Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of performance, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it's lacking.
Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. For a car of this class, it is completely sufficient for daily use.
Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, both Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are quite good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research is never wrong.