Verdict
The RM15,000 cheaper Tiggo Cross is the easier entry into SUV ownership, with a 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor, 51-litre tank and seven-year/150,000 km warranty. But the eMas 7 is the substantially larger machine: its 2,750 mm wheelbase is 140 mm longer, boot holds 461 litres versus 380 litres, and its 215 hp/320 Nm motor far exceeds the Chery’s 145 hp/210 Nm. For buyers with dependable charging, the Proton’s 49.52 kWh battery, 345 km range and 80 kW DC charging make the extra outlay tangible.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if RM88,800 pricing, a petrol powertrain and a seven-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty matter more than EV range and cabin space.
Pick the Proton eMas 7 if you can charge regularly and want 345 km EV range, 215 hp and a markedly roomier C-segment SUV.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Proton eMas 7 RM103,800
- Powertrain: Tiggo Cross 1.5-litre turbo petrol, 145 hp/210 Nm; eMas 7 electric motor, 215 hp/320 Nm
- Size: Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm long with a 2,610 mm wheelbase; eMas 7 4,615 mm and 2,750 mm
- Boot space: Tiggo Cross 380 litres; eMas 7 461 litres
- Rear suspension: Tiggo Cross torsion beam; eMas 7 multi-link
- Road tax: Tiggo Cross RM120 yearly; eMas 7 RM200 yearly
Tiggo Cross
- RM15,000 lower purchase price
- Seven-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty
- Dual-zone automatic climate control and four front parking sensors
- 145 hp and 210 Nm trail the eMas 7’s 215 hp and 320 Nm
- 380-litre boot is 81 litres smaller
- No lane-keeping assist or steering correction
eMas 7
- 345 km EV range from a 49.52 kWh battery
- 215 hp, 320 Nm and a 6.9-second 0-100 km/h time
- 461-litre boot, 2,750 mm wheelbase and multi-link rear suspension
- RM15,000 higher purchase price
- RM200 annual road tax versus RM120
- Six-year manufacturer warranty is one year shorter
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800✓ | RM103,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM200 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 215 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 320 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 49.52 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 345 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 80 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 175 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,615 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,662 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 461 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Giti Comfort SUV 520 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 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 |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control, with Air Purifier System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 15.4" Touchscreen with Flyme Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch and Voice Control |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Entry (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 6 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km BEV and Components 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 Cross & eMas 7 for sale
Tiggo Cross vs eMas 7 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Proton eMas 7 better?
The Proton eMas 7 is better for buyers able to charge at home or work, delivering 345 km range, 215 hp and more room. The Chery Tiggo Cross is the better lower-cost choice at RM88,800, with petrol refuelling and a longer seven-year manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Proton eMas 7 costs RM103,800 and the Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800, so the gap is RM15,000.
Which has more luggage space and passenger-room potential?
The Proton eMas 7 has the larger boot at 461 litres against 380 litres, plus a 2,750 mm wheelbase that is 140 mm longer than the Tiggo Cross’s 2,610 mm.
