In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 9 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 9 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 166,800 - 179,800, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 2.0T Standard (RM 179,750), etc.
In terms of price, Proton X70 starting price is indeed RM 60,000 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 9. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware, that saving of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Proton X70 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 9 is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 9's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power, you won't feel underpowered.

Proton X70 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 9 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space is not much different. Cars at this level are completely sufficient for daily use.

Proton X70 adopts FWD drive type.
Chery Tiggo 9 adopts FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, daily driving feel won't differ much.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 9 are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research is never wrong.