In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.
The OTR price of 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 of Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV 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 a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X70 is indeed RM 22,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, the entry-level Proton can already meet daily needs. But be aware that the few thousand dollars saved might involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific needs.

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 7 PHEV is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received decent ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between the ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) of Proton X70 and the Basic of Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If you value active safety more, you can compare their feature lists in detail.

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 the same, and the interior space difference is not large. For cars of this level, daily use is more than enough.

Proton X70 warranty 5 years / 150,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV warranty 3 years / 100,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.
Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use, 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 and features, choose the one with richer configurations. In the end, it is recommended to test drive both models, as personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good 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 multiple dealerships, and test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.