In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
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 Pro in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
Looking at the price, the starting price of Proton X90 is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, the entry-level version of Proton can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The safety rating of Proton X90 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The safety rating of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is TBD, and active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Proton X90's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the function lists of both in detail.

Proton X90 adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, and there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Proton X90 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.