Verdict
At RM159,800, the seven-seat Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM1,000 more than the Zeekr X, yet serves a very different brief. Its 4,725 mm body, 60-litre fuel tank and 90 km EV range suit families needing three rows without relying solely on charging. The Zeekr is a smaller five-seater, but its 66 kWh battery delivers 440 km of EV range, DC charging reaches 200 kW and its 335 hp motor drives the rear wheels. Choose the Tiggo 8 for people-carrying flexibility; choose the Zeekr X for electric driving and stronger performance.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if seven seats, a 60-litre petrol tank and a 90 km plug-in hybrid EV range matter more than outright electric range.
Pick the Zeekr X if you want a 440 km EV range, 200 kW DC charging and a 335 hp rear-mounted motor in a more compact SUV.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Zeekr X RM158,800.
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 8 seven; Zeekr X five.
- Battery and EV range: Chery Tiggo 8 18.3 kWh and 90 km; Zeekr X 66 kWh and 440 km.
- Charging: Chery Tiggo 8 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC; Zeekr X 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC.
- Size and boot: Chery Tiggo 8 is 4,725 mm long with a 193-litre boot; Zeekr X is 4,432 mm long with a 404-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: Chery Tiggo 8 RM120; Zeekr X RM395.
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats and three-row split-folding seating.
- 60-litre fuel tank plus 90 km EV range.
- Seven-year, 150,000 km vehicle warranty.
- Only 90 km of EV range versus the Zeekr X's 440 km.
- 40 kW DC charging trails the Zeekr X's 200 kW rate.
- No panoramic glass roof, head-up display or auto parking.
X
- 440 km EV range from a 66 kWh battery.
- 335 hp and 373 Nm rear-drive motor, with a 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Panoramic glass roof, head-up display and auto parking.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8's seven.
- RM395 annual road tax versus RM120.
- Five-year vehicle warranty versus seven years.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM158,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM395 |
| 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 | 335 hp✓ |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 373 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | 66 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 90 km | 440 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 200 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 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 | — | 5.3 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 404 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Paddle 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) | 7 (Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag) |
| 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 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 Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation Functions and Memory 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-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 13-speaker Yamaha 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| 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 Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Front Doors |
| 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✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit 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 8 & X for sale
Tiggo 8 vs X FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Zeekr X better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for seven-seat family use and longer trips supported by its 60-litre fuel tank. The Zeekr X is better for EV-first driving, with 440 km of range, 200 kW DC charging and 335 hp.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 and the Zeekr X costs RM158,800, so the Tiggo 8 is RM1,000 more expensive.
Which one charges faster?
The Zeekr X charges substantially faster: 11 kW AC and 200 kW DC, against the Tiggo 8's 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC. Both have 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability.
