X50 or Tiggo 9? This comparison helps save you time on research.

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 9 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 X50's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,800 - 113,300, with a total of 4 versions, including 1.5T Executive (RM 89,800), 1.5T Premium (RM 101,800), 1.5T Flagship (RM 113,300), etc.

Chery Tiggo 9's 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.

From a price perspective, the starting price of the Proton X50 is indeed RM 77,000 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 9. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand dollars cheaper might involve compromises in features, depending on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Proton X50 is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 9 is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, the Chery Tiggo 9's 2.0L 4-cyl has 65 more horsepower than the Proton X50's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and do not feel lacking.

Safety Features

Proton X50'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 decent ratings. However, the ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) of the Proton X50 and the Basic of the Chery Tiggo 9 have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Space and Comfort

Proton X50 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, with little difference in interior space. Cars of this class are fully sufficient for daily use.

Maintenance and Warranty

Proton X50 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.

Summary

Overall, both the Proton X50 and Chery Tiggo 9 are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.