Choose Proton X90 or Chery Tiggo 8? Analysis from Five Aspects

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. Both 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.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Proton X90 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,800, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 1.5T Prime X (RM 122,800), 2026 1.5T Prime (RM 116,800), 2026 1.5T Lite (RM 106,800), etc.

The OTR price of Chery Tiggo 8 in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 22,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note that the few thousand RM savings might involve compromises on features, depending on your specific needs.

Performance and Fuel Consumption

Proton X90 is powered by a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 8 is powered by a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Both cars use the same powertrain, so the driving experience daily is basically no difference. Fuel consumption is also similar, no need to worry too much about this point.

Safety Features

Proton X90's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).

Chery Tiggo 8's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars received decent ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Features and Technology

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 8 adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have too big of a difference.

Conclusion

Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several car dealers, then go for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research is never wrong.