In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car.
The OTR price for the Proton X70 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 OTR price for Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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.
From a price perspective, 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, note that the few thousand difference may involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.
The Proton X70 features a 1.5L Turbo, with 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro features a 2.0L 4-cyl, with 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more hp than the Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, and you won't feel underpowered.
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 the same, with little difference in interior space. For cars of this class, it is more than sufficient for daily use.
The Proton X70 uses FWD drivetrain.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro uses FWD drivetrain.
The drivetrain of both cars is the same, both are FWD, and the daily driving experience will not differ much.
The Proton X70 has a 5-year/150,000km warranty, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro has a 3-year/100,000km warranty, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
In summary, both the 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 suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, and taking time to research will never be wrong.