In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. These two 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.
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.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 1.5T 90km CSH (RM 129,750), What charging methods does the Tiggo 7 PHEV support? Can it be charged using a home power socket? (RM 117,478), etc.
In terms of price, Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 22,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand savings might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Proton X70 features 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV features Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid has 30 more hp 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 lacking in power.

Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost identical, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, daily use is completely sufficient.

Proton X70 Warranty 5 years/150,000km, Maintenance interval Every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Warranty 3 years/100,000km, Maintenance interval Every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysia market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from a few dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research is never wrong.