Verdict
At RM129,400, the Tiggo 7 costs RM4,488 less than the RM133,888 X-Trail, yet brings an 18.3 kWh plug-in-hybrid battery, 90 km EV range and 40 kW DC charging. Its 8 airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control also make the equipment gap plain. The X-Trail answers with seven seats, a 550-litre boot and a 2,705 mm wheelbase, against the Chery’s five seats, 475 litres and 2,670 mm. For a five-seat household able to charge, the Chery is the sharper buy; choose the Nissan when the third row matters.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you can use its 90 km EV range and want more safety and cabin equipment for RM4,488 less.
Pick the Nissan X-Trail if you need seven seats, a 550-litre boot and the extra 35 mm of wheelbase.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; Nissan X-Trail RM133,888.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 7 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid with 18.3 kWh battery; X-Trail 2.0-litre petrol.
- Seating and boot: Tiggo 7 five seats and 475 litres; X-Trail seven seats and 550 litres.
- Safety: Tiggo 7 has 8 airbags and autonomous braking; X-Trail has 4 airbags and no autonomous braking listed.
- Dimensions: Tiggo 7 is 4,553 mm long with a 2,670 mm wheelbase; X-Trail is 4,690 mm and 2,705 mm.
- Road tax: Tiggo 7 RM120 per year; X-Trail RM439 per year.
Tiggo 7
- 90 km EV range with 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging.
- Eight airbags, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist.
- Power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats with a 12.3-inch touchscreen.
- Five seats versus the X-Trail’s seven.
- 475-litre boot versus 550 litres.
- Heavier at 1,795 kg versus 1,558 kg.
X-Trail
- Seven seats with sliding, reclining second-row seats.
- 550-litre boot and a longer 2,705 mm wheelbase.
- Space-saver spare tyre instead of a tyre repair kit.
- Costs RM4,488 more and road tax is RM319 higher per year.
- Four airbags versus eight, with no autonomous braking or blind-spot system listed.
- Manual front seats and halogen reflector headlamps.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400✓ | RM133,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-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 direct injection with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm | 142 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 200 Nm at 4,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 84 mm × 90.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11.2 |
| 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 | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | XTRONIC CVT with 7-speed Manual Mode |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,820 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,705 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | 1,558 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres | 550 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Continental ContiCrossContact LX Sport |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 17" Five Twin-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Intelligent Ride Control, Intelligent Engine Brake, Intelligent Trace Control, Active Brake Limited Slip |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Driver and front passenger only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Manual Reclining and Sliding Middle Row with 60:40 Split-folding, Last Row 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 2 Front, 1 Boot |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 7" Touchscreen Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay Support |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with Around View Monitor (AVM) |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 5" Advance Drive Assist Display (ADAD) within Instrument Cluster, Under-boot Tonneau Cover |
| 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 7 & X-Trail for sale
Tiggo 7 vs X-Trail FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Nissan X-Trail better?
The Tiggo 7 is better for a five-seat buyer who can charge at home or work: it costs less, has a 90 km EV range, 8 airbags and autonomous braking. The X-Trail is better only if its seven-seat layout and larger 550-litre boot are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,400 and the Nissan X-Trail costs RM133,888, so the Nissan is RM4,488 more expensive. Annual road tax is also RM439 for the X-Trail versus RM120 for the Tiggo 7.
Which has more practical family space?
The Nissan X-Trail has the more flexible cabin, with seven seats, a sliding and reclining second row, and 50:50-folding third-row seats. It also has a 550-litre boot, compared with the Tiggo 7’s five seats and 475 litres.
