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X70 or Tiggo 8 PHEV? This comparison saves you time on research

2026-08-05 20:40:00
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In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car.

Price and Versions

The Proton X70 OTR price 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 Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV OTR price 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.

From a price perspective, 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, also note that the cheaper few thousand ringgit might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

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

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

Safety Features

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

The safety rating of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars received decent ratings. However, there are some differences in functions between Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Space and Comfort

Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length 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 fully sufficient for daily use.

Maintenance and Upkeep

Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Summary

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

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