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Aion Y Plus vs Chery Tiggo Cross

Aion Y Plus

Aion Y Plus

Chery Tiggo Cross

Chery Tiggo Cross

Verdict

The Y Plus is 28% more powerful, while the Tiggo Cross is about 26% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.

Price & overview
PriceRM119,800RM88,800✓
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM160RM120✓
Powertrain
Engine Tech400V architecture16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing
Capacity—1,498 cc
Horsepower—145 hp at 5,500 rpm
Torque—210 Nm at 1,750 rpm
Cylinder Arrangement—Inline 4
FuelElectricPetrol
Bore × Stroke—77 mm × 80.5 mm
Compression Ratio—9.5
Number of Motors1—
Motor Horsepower201 hp—
Motor Torque225 Nm—
Battery Capacity63.2 kWh—
EV Range430 km—
Charging Rate (AC)6.6 kW—
Charging Rate (DC)80 kW—
V2L3.3 kW—
Drivetrain
TransmissionSingle Ratio AutomaticDual-clutch Automatic (Wet)
Transmission Name—6-speed DCT
Gears—6
DrivelineFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h8.5 seconds—
Dimensions
Length4,535 mm4,318 mm
Width1,870 mm1,830 mm
Height1,650 mm1,670 mm
Wheelbase2,750 mm2,610 mm
Weight—1,468 kg
Fuel Tank—51 litres
Doors55
Seats55
Boot Space405 litres✓380 litres
Front Tyre215/55R17215/55R18
Rear Tyre215/55R17215/55R18
Spare TyreSpace Saver—
Factory TyresChao Yang SU318a H/TContinental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22
Chassis
AssemblyChina (CBU)China (CBU)
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutsMacPherson Strut
Rear SuspensionTorsion BeamTorsion Beam
Front Wheels17" Alloys18" Alloys
Rear Wheels17" Alloys18" Alloys
SteeringRack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering)
Safety
Airbags6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain)6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain)
ABS/EBD✓✓
Stability Control✓✓
Alarm✓✓
Immobilizer✓✓
Airbag Disable Function✓✓
Child Safety LockManual for Rear DoorsManual for rear doors
Seat Belts5 Three-point5 Three-point
Blind Spot Info System—✓
ISOFIXAvailable on outer two rear seatsAvailable for two outer rear seats
Autonomous Braking System—Yes
Lane-keeping AssistNoNo
Collision Warning—✓
Seatbelt ReminderAll SeatsFront Seats Only
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorAutomatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam
TaillampsFull LEDFull LED
LED Daytime Running Lights✓✓
Rear Foglamps✓✓
Wing Mirror Turn Indicators✓✓
Cabin
Front SeatsPowered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger SeatPower Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat
Rear Seats60:40 Split-folding60:40 Split-folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control SystemDual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Rear Air-conRear AC VentsRear Vents
SunroofPanoramic Glass Roof—
Power Sockets—1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights & Ambient Lighting
Cup Holders2 Front, 2 Rear2 Front, 2 Rear
Sun ShadePanoramic Glass Roof Shade—
Audio14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto
Convenience
Power WindowsFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti PinchFour Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch
Engine StartKeyless (Depress Brake to Start)Keyless Push Button
LocksKeyless OperationKeyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock
Auto Start/Stop—✓
Auto Headlamps✓✓
Auto Wipers—✓
Cruise ControlPassive Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control✓✓
Steering Tilt✓✓
Steering Telescopic✓✓
Boot OperationManual OperationRemote Control Activation
Parking Sensor Front—4 Sensors
Parking Sensor Rear3 Sensors3 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes, 360-degree CameraYes, with 360-degree Camera
Folding Wing Mirrors✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
Hill Start Assist✓✓
Instrument ClusterFull LCD MonitorFull LCD Monitor
Parking BrakeElectronicElectronic
Warranty
Warranty Mileage Manufacturer160,000 km✓150,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer8 years✓7 years
Warranty Notes8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery)—

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.

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