Verdict
The RM26,300 gap is substantial: the Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800, brings a 145 hp/210 Nm 1.5-litre turbo, 18-inch wheels, six airbags, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. The Perodua Alza at RM62,500 answers with seven seats, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and a claimed 5.3 L/100 km, against no quoted economy figure for the Chery. For family carrying, the Alza is the more rational Malaysian buy; the Tiggo Cross is for buyers who value stronger performance and a far fuller equipment list over the extra two seats.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want 145 hp and 210 Nm, six airbags, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera in a five-seat SUV.
Pick the Perodua Alza if you need seven seats, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and a RM26,300 lower purchase price.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Perodua Alza RM62,500.
- Power and torque: Tiggo Cross 145 hp and 210 Nm; Alza 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Seating: Tiggo Cross five seats; Alza seven seats.
- Wheelbase: Tiggo Cross 2,610 mm; Alza 2,750 mm.
- Boot space: Tiggo Cross 380 litres; Alza 137 litres.
- Rated fuel economy: Tiggo Cross not quoted; Alza 5.3 L/100 km.
Tiggo Cross
- 145 hp and 210 Nm turbo petrol engine.
- Six airbags, blind-spot information system and a 360-degree camera.
- Adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control and wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
- RM26,300 more expensive than the Alza.
- Only five seats versus the Alza's seven.
- 2,610 mm wheelbase is 140 mm shorter than the Alza's.
Alza
- Seven seats and a 2,750 mm wheelbase.
- Costs RM62,500 and claims 5.3 L/100 km.
- ASEAN NCAP five-star rating, ASA 3.0 and steering correction.
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the Tiggo Cross's 145 hp and 210 Nm.
- 137-litre boot is 243 litres smaller than the Tiggo Cross's.
- No blind-spot information system, adaptive cruise control or reverse camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800 | RM62,500✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 2NR-VE, 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | D-CVT |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Akashi Kikai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 5.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,425 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 43 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres✓ | 137 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 185/65R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 185/65R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size 15" |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 15" Silver Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain | 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 | 5 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front and Second Row Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Front Departure Alert, Pedal Misoperation Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Automatic High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Sliding and Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls and Memory |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents with Adjustable Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Rear USB for Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Four Speakers |
| 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 Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
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 Cross & Alza for sale
Tiggo Cross vs Alza FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Perodua Alza better?
The Alza is better for seven-seat family transport and lower entry cost. The Tiggo Cross is better if five seats are enough and you want 40 hp more, 72 Nm more torque, six airbags, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800 and the Perodua Alza costs RM62,500, so the Chery is RM26,300 more expensive.
Which has the larger boot?
The Tiggo Cross has the larger quoted boot at 380 litres, versus 137 litres for the Alza. The Alza counters with seven seats, while the Tiggo Cross has five.
