Verdict
The RM37,400 jump from the RM129,400 Tiggo 7 to the RM166,800 Tiggo 9 buys a D-segment body, seven seats, AWD and 251 hp with 390 Nm rather than the Tiggo 7’s five seats and front-wheel drive. The Tiggo 7 counters with plug-in hybrid hardware: an 18.3-kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 40 kW DC charging can suit owners able to charge regularly. The Tiggo 9 is 257 mm longer and has 10 airbags, but its annual road tax is RM439 against RM120.
Tiggo 7
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you can use its 90 km EV range and only need five seats.
Tiggo 9
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if seven seats, AWD and 251 hp are priorities.
Key differences
- Price: RM129,400 vs RM166,800
- Powertrain: 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid with a 201 hp motor vs 2.0-litre petrol with 251 hp and 390 Nm
- Driveline: front-wheel drive vs all-wheel drive
- Seating: five seats vs seven seats
- Length and wheelbase: 4,553 mm and 2,670 mm vs 4,810 mm and 2,800 mm
- Safety and road tax: eight airbags and RM120/year vs 10 airbags and RM439/year
Tiggo 7
- 18.3-kWh battery with 90 km EV range
- 40 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Five seats versus seven
- Eight airbags versus 10
- Front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive
Tiggo 9
- Seven-seat cabin with split-folding second and third rows
- 251 hp, 390 Nm and all-wheel drive
- 10 airbags and a full-size spare tyre
- No plug-in hybrid motor, battery or EV range
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM120
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400✓ | RM166,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm | 251 hp at 4,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 390 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 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 | 7-speed DCT |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,810 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,925 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,741 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | 1,887 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres✓ | 448-2065 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats, third row seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| 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 Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated and Heated | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 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 AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System |
| 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, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine |
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 7 & Tiggo 9 for sale
Tiggo 7 vs Tiggo 9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Chery Tiggo 9 better?
The Tiggo 9 is better for seven-seat capacity, AWD, 251 hp and 10 airbags. Choose the Tiggo 7 instead if regular charging makes its 90 km EV range useful; it has five seats but annual road tax is RM319 lower.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM37,400 more than the Chery Tiggo 7.
Which is more practical for a larger family?
The Tiggo 9 is the more practical larger-family choice because it has seven seats, a 448-2,065-litre boot and split-folding middle and last rows. The Tiggo 7 has five seats and a 475-litre boot.
