In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. Both models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Proton X70 in Malaysia is 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.
The OTR price of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV in Malaysia is 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of Proton X70 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, note that the few thousand dollars saved may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.
Proton X70 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, with 140 hp power. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, with 170 hp power. Official fuel consumption is 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, both cars have enough power and won't feel underpowered.
Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, with active safety systems including Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have 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 PHEV's Basic. If you prioritize active safety, you can compare their feature lists carefully.
Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, and there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.