Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 brings plug-in hybrid hardware: an 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km stated range, 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging, plus 3.3 kW V2L. It also gets blind-spot monitoring, AEB and adaptive cruise control. The Proton X90 counters with a 2,805 mm wheelbase, 257-litre boot and 178 hp/290 Nm petrol engine, against the Chery’s 2,710 mm, 193 litres and 139 hp/215 Nm engine figures. The RM53,000 gap is substantial; the Tiggo’s case rests on electrification and equipment, not extra cabin length.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you can charge a plug-in hybrid and want 90 km of stated electric range, V2L and a far fuller ADAS suite.
Pick the Proton X90 if lower upfront cost, a 257-litre seven-seat boot and the longer 2,805 mm wheelbase matter more than plug-in charging.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Proton X90 RM106,800.
- Battery and range: Chery Tiggo 8 18.3 kWh and 90 km; Proton X90 has no battery capacity or electric range.
- Wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 8 2,710 mm; Proton X90 2,805 mm.
- Boot volume: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Proton X90 257 litres.
- Engine output: Chery Tiggo 8 139 hp and 215 Nm; Proton X90 178 hp and 290 Nm.
- Wheels: Chery Tiggo 8 19-inch alloys with 235/50R19 tyres; Proton X90 18-inch alloys with 225/55R18 tyres.
Tiggo 8
- 18.3 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 90 km stated range
- AEB, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping and adaptive cruise control
- Ventilated power front seats, 360-degree camera and 10-speaker Sony audio
- RM53,000 dearer
- 193-litre boot is 64 litres smaller
- 2,710 mm wheelbase is 95 mm shorter
X90
- RM106,800 price undercuts the Tiggo 8 by RM53,000
- 257-litre boot and 2,805 mm wheelbase
- 178 hp and 290 Nm engine figures exceed the Tiggo 8’s petrol engine figures
- No listed AEB, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assistance
- Manual front seats versus the Tiggo 8’s power ventilated front seats
- No plug-in battery, electric range, DC charging or V2L
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM106,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Direct Fuel Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 178 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 290 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,830 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,764 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,805 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,695 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 257 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Giti Control P10 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on two middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row, 2 USB Third Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Back Row |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen Atlas OS Infotainment System with wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Tiggo 8 & X90 for sale
Tiggo 8 vs X90 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Proton X90 better?
The Tiggo 8 is better equipped for plug-in driving and active safety, with 90 km stated electric range, AEB and adaptive cruise control. The X90 is the better space-and-price choice, with a 257-litre boot, 2,805 mm wheelbase and RM53,000 lower price.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 and the Proton X90 costs RM106,800, so the difference is RM53,000.
Which one has the larger boot with all seven seats in use?
The Proton X90 does. Its 257-litre luggage space is 64 litres larger than the Chery Tiggo 8’s 193 litres.