In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close. Today, we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X70 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300. There are 3 versions in total, 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 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750. There are 2 versions in total, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
In terms of price, 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. However, also note that the cheaper few thousand might have trade-offs in specifications, depending on your specific needs.
Proton X70 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV comes with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 30 more horsepower than Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it lacks power.
Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, the difference in interior space is not significant. Cars of this class, daily use is completely sufficient.
Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and specifications, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both models, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that everyone do research, compare quotes from several dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not go wrong.