Verdict
At RM166,800, the seven-seat Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM7,000 more than the RM159,800 Hyundai Tucson, but brings a 251 hp/390 Nm 2.0-litre turbo, all-wheel drive and 10 airbags against the Tucson’s 178 hp/264 Nm 1.6-litre, front-wheel drive and six airbags. Its 2,800 mm wheelbase also adds 45 mm over the Hyundai’s. The Tucson counters with a lighter 1,521 kg kerb weight and an eight-year/160,000 km warranty, versus seven years/150,000 km. For a Malaysian family needing third-row seats and driver assistance, the Tiggo 9 earns its premium.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, 251 hp and 390 Nm, all-wheel drive, and a 10-airbag cabin.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if five seats are enough and you want to save RM7,000, RM319 a year in road tax and get the longer eight-year/160,000 km warranty.
Key differences
- Price and road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800 and RM439/year; Hyundai Tucson RM159,800 and RM120/year.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Hyundai Tucson 178 hp and 264 Nm.
- Driveline: Chery Tiggo 9 all-wheel drive; Hyundai Tucson front-wheel drive.
- Seating and wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 9 seven seats and 2,800 mm; Hyundai Tucson five seats and 2,755 mm.
- Safety: Chery Tiggo 9 10 airbags with autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist; Hyundai Tucson six airbags with no listed autonomous braking or lane-keeping…
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 9 seven years/150,000 km; Hyundai Tucson eight years/160,000 km.
Tiggo 9
- Seven seats, versus five in the Tucson.
- 251 hp, 390 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 10 airbags, 360-degree camera, auto parking and head-up display.
- RM7,000 dearer and RM439 annual road tax, against RM120 for the Tucson.
- Seven-year/150,000 km warranty trails the Tucson’s eight-year/160,000 km cover.
Tucson
- RM7,000 lower purchase price and RM319 lower annual road tax.
- Lighter 1,521 kg kerb weight, versus 1,887 kg.
- Eight-year/160,000 km warranty.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 9’s seven.
- 178 hp and 264 Nm trail the Tiggo 9’s 251 hp and 390 Nm, and it is front-wheel drive rather than all-wheel drive.
- Six airbags and no listed autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist, against 10 airbags and both systems in the Tiggo 9.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM159,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC direct injection with turbocharger, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp at 4,000 rpm✓ | 178 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 390 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 264 Nm at 1,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 75.6 mm × 89 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Gears | 7 | 7 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Hyundai |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 201 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,521 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 54 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | 582 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front and Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic 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, third row seats | Available for 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | 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 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| 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 with Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| 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 | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 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 9 & Tucson for sale
Tiggo 9 vs Tucson FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Hyundai Tucson better?
The Tiggo 9 is the stronger family buy if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and more active safety hardware. The Tucson suits a five-seat buyer prioritising lower road tax and longer warranty cover.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800, which is RM7,000 more than the Hyundai Tucson at RM159,800. Its annual road tax is also RM439, compared with RM120 for the Tucson.
Which SUV is better for carrying a larger family?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the clear choice: it has seven seats, a 2,800 mm wheelbase and 448-2,065 litres of stated boot space. The Hyundai Tucson has five seats and 582 litres of boot space.
