Proton X70 or Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV? Real car review tells you the answer

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. These two 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.

Price and Versions

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.

From the price perspective, the starting price of Proton X70 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. But be aware, the cheaper few thousand might have compromises in equipment, it depends on your needs.

Safety Equipment

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

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety equipment, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists in detail.

Configuration and Technology

Proton X70 adopts FWD drive configuration.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV adopts FWD drive configuration.

Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have much difference.

Maintenance and Upkeep

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.

Conclusion

Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.