In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 9 when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save 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 9 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's 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. However, note that the cheaper few thousand may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific 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 hp than Proton X70's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power and won't feel underpowered.

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

Proton X70 warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 9 warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 9 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with more features. In the end, it is recommended to test drive both, as experiencing it personally is the most important.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 9 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time doing research will definitely not go wrong.