In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car.
The Proton X70's OTR price 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 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 variants, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
In terms of price, the Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, keep in mind that the few thousand difference in price might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.
The Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's safety rating is TBD, with active safety systems including Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality 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 compare their feature lists closely.
The Proton X70 uses FWD drive system.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro uses FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, which is FWD, so there won't be much difference in the daily driving experience.
Proton X70 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are 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 a better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with more comprehensive configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is 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 suggest doing your homework, compare quotes from multiple dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research is never wrong.