Proton X70 vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: Real Data Tells You Where the Gap Is

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car.

Price and Variants

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.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV'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.

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 savings of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X70 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.

Regarding power, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 30 more horsepower than Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it lacks power.

Safety Features

Proton X70's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

In terms of safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Basic have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Maintenance and Service

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.

Conclusion

Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one, the key depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research is never wrong.