In the SUV market in Malaysia, 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 has an OTR price in Malaysia of 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 has an OTR price in Malaysia of 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 pricing 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 is already sufficient for daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand ringgit difference may involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific needs.
Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 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 city driving, both cars have sufficient power and you won't feel underpowered.
Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some functional differences between Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's Basic. If you value active safety highly, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.
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, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars at this level are completely sufficient for daily use.
Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, there will not be much difference in daily driving experience.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research is never wrong.