In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers tend to compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. Both of these vehicles 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 for the 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 for the 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 the Proton X70 is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that for that few thousand price difference, there may be compromises in features, which depends on your specific needs.
Proton X70 comes with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV comes with Hybrid, horsepower 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, both vehicles have sufficient power and you won't feel like they lack power.
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.
Regarding safety features, both vehicles 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 value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.
Proton X70 adopts FWD drivetrain.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV adopts FWD drivetrain.
Both vehicles have the same drivetrain, which is FWD, so the daily driving experience will not differ significantly.
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 value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, we recommend test driving both, as hands-on experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework well, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, spending time on research is never a mistake.