Verdict
The Tiggo 8 suits a larger household: it brings seven seats, eight airbags and a 90 km EV range from its 18.3 kWh battery, with 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging. The T2 is the more forceful conventional petrol choice, its 2.0 litre turbo producing 241 hp and 375 Nm versus the Chery engine’s 139 hp and 215 Nm, and it adds all-wheel drive. But its five-seat layout gives it a far larger 580-litre boot, against 193 litres in the Tiggo 8 with all rows in use.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if seven seats, plug-in hybrid driving and two extra airbags matter more than outright torque and boot volume.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you need a five-seat SUV with 580 litres of luggage room, 375 Nm and all-wheel drive.
Key differences
- Powertrain: Tiggo 8 has a 1.5L plug-in hybrid with one 201 hp/310 Nm motor; T2 has a 2.0L petrol turbo with no electric motor.
- Engine output: Tiggo 8 produces 139 hp and 215 Nm; T2 produces 241 hp and 375 Nm.
- Driveline: Tiggo 8 is front-wheel drive; T2 is all-wheel drive.
- Seating and boot: Tiggo 8 has 7 seats and 193 litres; T2 has 5 seats and 580 litres.
- Safety: Tiggo 8 has 8 airbags; T2 has 6 airbags.
- Road tax: Tiggo 8 is RM120 per year; T2 is RM439 per year.
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats with 50:50-folding third row
- 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range
- Eight airbags and auto high beam
- 193-litre boot is 387 litres smaller than the T2’s
- Front-wheel drive, where the T2 has all-wheel drive
- Engine output is down 102 hp and 160 Nm
T2
- 241 hp and 375 Nm 2.0L turbo engine
- All-wheel drive and 580-litre boot
- Panoramic glass roof and 12-speaker Sony sound system
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8’s seven
- Six airbags versus eight
- No plug-in hybrid system or EV range
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM156,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-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 with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm | 241 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 375 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 | 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 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,785 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 2,006 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,880 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 580 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/60R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/60R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Giti 4x4 AT71 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" 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) | 6 (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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for 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 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 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 Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sony Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine 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 & T2 for sale
Tiggo 8 vs T2 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Jetour T2 better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for seven occupants and short electric running, with seven seats and a 90 km EV range. The T2 is better for luggage, stronger petrol performance and all-wheel drive, with 580 litres, 241 hp and 375 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour T2 costs RM3,000 less than the Chery Tiggo 8: RM156,800 versus RM159,800.
Which SUV has the lower annual road tax?
The Tiggo 8 has the lower annual road tax at RM120, compared with RM439 for the T2. That is a RM319 yearly difference in the Chery’s favour.
