In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite similar in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price for 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 PHEV 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, Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand ringgit difference, there might be trade-offs in features, specifically depends on your needs.
Proton X70 uses FWD drive type.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV uses FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ too much.
Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, 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, personal experience is the most important.
In general, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, key still depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend everyone do their research, compare quotes from several car dealers, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time on research is never wrong.