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Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro: Which is More Suitable for Malaysian Families?

2026-08-05 15:40:01
PracticalCarAnalyst
1.4k Fans   139 Following   192 Posts

In the Malaysian 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 conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

The Proton X70's OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, there are 3 versions in total, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's OTR selling price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, there are 2 versions in total, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.

From a price perspective, the entry price of the Proton X70 is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry version can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, specifically depending on your needs.

Safety Features

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

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between the Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's Basic. If you value active safety highly, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Space and Comfort

The Proton X70 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost identical, and the difference in interior space is not significant. For cars in this class, it is more than enough for daily use.

Maintenance and Servicing

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.

Summary

Overall, both Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.

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