In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite similar in price and positioning. Today we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Proton X90 OTR price 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.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV OTR price 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.
In terms of price, Proton X90's starting price is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But note that the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Proton X90 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV comes with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 30 more horsepower than Proton X90's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel a lack of power.

Proton X90 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost identical, with little difference in interior space. Cars in this class are more than enough for daily use.

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