Verdict
The RM10,000-cheaper Jetour T2 is the lower-entry route into a 2.0-litre AWD SUV, and its 70-litre tank is 5 litres larger. But the Tiggo 9 earns its premium with seven seats, 10 airbags against six, 251 hp and 390 Nm versus 241 hp and 375 Nm, plus a 20-inch wheel package. For a Malaysian family that will use the third row, the Chery is the clear choice; the T2 suits buyers who only need five seats and want to keep the purchase price down.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, stronger 251 hp/390 Nm outputs and substantially more safety and parking equipment.
Pick the Jetour T2 if five seats are enough and saving RM10,000 matters more than the Tiggo 9’s extra airbags, third row and convenience features.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Jetour T2 RM156,800.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 9 has 7 seats; Jetour T2 has 5 seats.
- Output: Chery Tiggo 9 makes 251 hp and 390 Nm; Jetour T2 makes 241 hp and 375 Nm.
- Airbags: Chery Tiggo 9 has 10 airbags; Jetour T2 has 6 airbags.
- Fuel tank: Chery Tiggo 9 has a 65-litre tank; Jetour T2 has a 70-litre tank.
- Wheels: Chery Tiggo 9 gets 20-inch alloys with 245/50R20 tyres; Jetour T2 gets 19-inch alloys with 255/60R19 tyres.
Tiggo 9
- Seven-seat cabin with 448-2,065 litres of boot space.
- 251 hp and 390 Nm from the 2.0-litre turbo engine.
- 10 airbags, auto parking and a head-up display.
- Costs RM10,000 more.
- 65-litre fuel tank is 5 litres smaller.
- No front foglamps, which the Jetour T2 has.
T2
- RM156,800 price is RM10,000 lower.
- 70-litre fuel tank and standard front foglamps.
- 255/60R19 Giti 4x4 AT71 tyres and Tiptronic control.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 9’s seven.
- Six airbags versus 10 in the Tiggo 9.
- Lower 241 hp and 375 Nm outputs, and no auto parking or head-up display.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM156,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp at 4,000 rpm✓ | 241 hp at 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 390 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 375 Nm at 1,750 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,785 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 2,006 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,880 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | 580 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 255/60R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 255/60R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Giti 4x4 AT71 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & 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 Passenger, Front 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 Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | 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 | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | 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 Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-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 Push Button | Keyless Operation (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 |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | 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 9 & T2 for sale
Tiggo 9 vs T2 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Jetour T2 better?
The Tiggo 9 is better for family capacity and equipment: it has seven seats, 10 airbags, 251 hp, auto parking and a head-up display. Choose the T2 if five seats suffice and its RM10,000 lower price is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800 and the Jetour T2 costs RM156,800, so the Tiggo 9 is RM10,000 more expensive.
Which SUV has more seats and boot space?
The Tiggo 9 has seven seats and 448-2,065 litres of boot space, thanks to its split-folding second and third rows. The T2 has five seats and a quoted 580-litre boot.
