In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 9 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 help you save time on research.
The OTR price of the 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 the Chery Tiggo 9 in Malaysia is RM 166,800 - 179,800, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 2.0T Standard (RM 179,750), etc.
From a price perspective, the Proton X70's starting price is indeed RM 60,000 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 9. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, also note that the price difference of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The safety rating of the Proton X70 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The safety rating of the Chery Tiggo 9 is TBD, and active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, the ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) of the Proton X70 and the Basic system of the Chery Tiggo 9 have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

The Proton X70 adopts the FWD drive system.
The Chery Tiggo 9 adopts the FWD drive system.
Both cars use the same drive system, which is FWD, so there will not be much difference in daily driving experience.

Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 9 warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
In general, both the Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 9 are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from a few dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, and spending some time doing research will definitely not go wrong.