Verdict
Just RM400 separates these Malaysian-assembled SUVs: the Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,400 and the Leapmotor C10 RM129,000. For a Malaysian buyer with dependable charging, the C10’s 69.9 kWh battery, 420 km EV range and 84 kW DC rate are far ahead of the Tiggo’s 18.3 kWh, 90 km and 40 kW. It is also 186 mm longer with a 155 mm longer wheelbase. But the Tiggo retains a 60-litre petrol tank, carries 40 litres more luggage and has the stronger 3.3 kW V2L output.
Tiggo 7
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you want a petrol plug-in hybrid with a 475-litre boot, 3.3 kW V2L and a seven-year vehicle warranty.
C10
Pick the Leapmotor C10 if you can charge regularly and want 420 km of EV range, faster 11 kW AC and 84 kW DC charging, plus a larger D-segment body.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; Leapmotor C10 RM129,000.
- EV range: Chery Tiggo 7 90 km; Leapmotor C10 420 km.
- Battery and DC charging: Chery Tiggo 7 18.3 kWh and 40 kW; Leapmotor C10 69.9 kWh and 84 kW.
- Size and wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 7 is 4,553 mm long with a 2,670 mm wheelbase; Leapmotor C10 is 4,739 mm long with a 2,825 mm wheelbase.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 7 475 litres; Leapmotor C10 435 litres.
- Vehicle warranty: Chery Tiggo 7 seven years/150,000 km; Leapmotor C10 six years/150,000 km.
Tiggo 7
- 475-litre boot, versus 435 litres.
- Eight airbags, versus seven.
- 3.3 kW V2L output, versus 1.7 kW.
- 90 km EV range, against 420 km.
- 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging, below the C10’s 11 kW and 84 kW.
- Shorter 2,670 mm wheelbase and 4,553 mm body.
C10
- 420 km EV range from a 69.9 kWh battery.
- 11 kW AC and 84 kW DC charging.
- Longer 2,825 mm wheelbase and 20-inch wheels.
- 435-litre boot is 40 litres smaller.
- Six-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty is one year shorter.
- RM200 annual road tax, versus RM120.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400 | RM129,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM200 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 215 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | 69.9 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 90 km | 420 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 84 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 1.7 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,739 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,680 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | 1,980 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres✓ | 435 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 245/45R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 245/45R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Dunlop e-Sport Maxx |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| 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 & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 7 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain and Far Side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on Outer Two Rear 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 | LED Projector |
| 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 | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| 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 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 14.6" Touchscreen with Satellite Navigation, WiFi built-in, 12-speaker Surround Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation (NFC Card) |
| 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 | Contactless Opening, Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Active Tyre Pressure Monitoring System |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 8 Year/160,000 km BEV Warranty, 8-year/160,000 km Battery 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 7 & C10 for sale
Tiggo 7 vs C10 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Leapmotor C10 better?
The Leapmotor C10 is the stronger choice for regular EV use, with 420 km range and 84 kW DC charging. Choose the Chery Tiggo 7 if a petrol plug-in hybrid, larger 475-litre boot and stronger 3.3 kW V2L matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Leapmotor C10 costs RM129,000, which is RM400 less than the Chery Tiggo 7 at RM129,400.
Which one charges faster?
The Leapmotor C10 charges faster on both inputs: 11 kW AC and 84 kW DC, compared with the Chery Tiggo 7’s 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC.
