Chery Tiggo Cross previewed in Malaysia – 1.5T, 1.5L HEV; ADAS; ROI now open; from below RM100k est

The Chery Tiggo Cross (also known as the Tiggo 4) has made its official debut at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow (MAS 2025). Previously previewed in its 2020 facelift form over two years ago, the sub-B-segment SUV is now being previewed again, this time in its latest 2024 facelift.

Measuring 4,318 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,610 mm, the Tiggo Cross is smaller than the Omoda 5 that is 4,400 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,588 tall and has a wheelbase of 2,630 mm. The Proton X50 comes pretty close to the Chery’s size at 4,330 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, 1,609 tall and a wheelbase of 2,600 mm.

Compared to the older model shown to us back in October 2022, the most recent facelift brings an updated design in line with the larger Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8. A larger front grille with a black insert and surrounding trim is just one of the changes, with other beings reshaped headlamps, full-width taillights and an overhauled interior that with conjoined screens on the dashboard.

Chery Malaysia isn’t holding back when it comes specifications, revealing the Tiggo Cross to be available in two variants. The first features a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 147 PS and 210 Nm of torque, with drive going to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. This variant has a kerb weight of 1,468 kg, has a claimed fuel consumption of 6.3 l/100 km and comes with three drive modes (Eco, Normal and Sport).

Next up is a hybrid (HEV) that is based around a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine serving up 102 PS and 125 Nm. This is mated to Direct Hybrid Transmission (DHT) – essentially an electronic CVT – that has two integrated electric motors rated at 204 PS and 310 Nm. The HEV variant is also FWD and offers better fuel consumption at 5.4 l/100 km despite the added weight of the hybrid bits that bring the kerb weight up to 1,565 kg.

In terms of equipment, both variants are listed with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, roof rails, a rear spoiler, faux leather seat upholstery, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, a 15W wireless charging pad, keyless entry and start, a powered driver’s seat, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a 540-degree camera and six speakers.

The turbo variant differs from the hybrid by having 18-inch wheels, six airbags and a ADAS suite that includes lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, auto high beam, lane departure prevention, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking.

By comparison, the hybrid variant comes with smaller 17-inch wheels, seven airbags and the ADAS suite is expanded to include functions like door opening warning, rear collision warning, rear cross traffic braking, lane change assist, emergency lane keeping, multi-collision brake and traffic jam assist.

If you’re keen, you can now register your interest at Chery Malaysia’s website. For now, there’s no word on official pricing but we were told that the Tiggo Cross will have an estimated starting price of below RM100,000. It was also hinted that a launch will take place in June, with local assembly to follow in July.

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