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 do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing 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 the price perspective, the starting price of Proton X70 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 lower price of a few thousand might have trade-offs in features, specifically depends on your needs.
Proton X70 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 2.0L 4-cyl of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro has 30 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo of Proton X70. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have enough power, you won't feel it is lacking.
Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have achieved good ratings. However, the ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) of Proton X70 and the Basic of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.
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.
Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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 and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both models, experiencing it personally is the most important.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend you do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.