In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. Both cars 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 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 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. But keep in mind, the cheaper few thousand might have trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.
Proton X70 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, the Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Basic have some differences in functions. If you value active safety, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.
Proton X70 adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not be much different.
Proton X70 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
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 cost-performance ratio and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, experiencing it yourself is the most important.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will never be wrong.