Verdict
The Aion Y Plus is the simpler EV choice: RM119,800 buys a 63.2 kWh LFP battery, 430 km EV range and 80 kW DC charging, plus a longer 8-year/160,000 km vehicle warranty. The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 and answers with seven seats, a 90 km plug-in hybrid EV range, a 60-litre fuel tank and more driver assistance. Its boot is only 193 litres with all seats up versus 405 litres in the Aion, so the Chery makes sense if the third row matters more than outright cargo space.
Pick the Aion Y Plus if you want the lower price, longer 430 km electric range and a larger 405-litre boot in a five-seat SUV.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, petrol plug-in hybrid backup and stronger listed safety assist kit.
Key differences
- Price: Aion Y Plus RM119,800; Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800
- Powertrain: Aion Y Plus electric only; Chery Tiggo 8 petrol plug-in hybrid
- EV range: Aion Y Plus 430 km; Chery Tiggo 8 90 km
- Battery capacity: Aion Y Plus 63.2 kWh; Chery Tiggo 8 18.3 kWh
- Seats: Aion Y Plus 5; Chery Tiggo 8 7
- Boot space: Aion Y Plus 405 litres; Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres
Y Plus
- Longer 430 km EV range
- Faster 80 kW DC charging
- Larger 405-litre boot
- Only five seats against the Chery's seven
- No blind spot system, autonomous braking or adaptive cruise control listed
- No V2L function listed
Tiggo 8
- Seven-seat cabin
- Petrol plug-in hybrid setup with 60-litre tank
- Adds blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control
- Costs RM40,000 more
- Shorter 90 km EV range
- Smaller 193-litre boot with all seats in use
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 119,800✓ | RM 159,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | — | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 139 hp |
| Torque | — | 215 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline |
| Timing Type | — | Chain |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm | 310 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion Phosphate | Lithium-iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | 63.2 kWh✓ | 18.3 kWh |
| EV Range | 430 km✓ | 90 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW✓ | 40 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | DHT |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.5 seconds | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,535 mm | 4,725 mm |
| Width | 1,870 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,650 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,916 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 405 litres✓ | 193 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R17 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Chao Yang SU318a H/T | Continental PremiumContact C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloys | 19" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags |
| 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 on outer two rear seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 14.6" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Six-Speaker Bongiovi Sound System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake to Start) | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8 Year, 200,000 km Warranty (Battery) | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 160 | RM 120✓ |
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.
Y Plus vs Tiggo 8 FAQ
Is the Aion Y Plus or Chery Tiggo 8 better?
The Aion Y Plus is better for EV range, charging speed and boot space. The Chery Tiggo 8 is better if you need seven seats, petrol backup and more listed driver assistance.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM40,000 more than the Aion Y Plus. That money mainly buys seven seats, plug-in hybrid running, more safety assist features and a higher equipment count.
Which one has the longer electric driving range?
The Aion Y Plus has the longer electric range at 430 km. The Chery Tiggo 8 is rated at 90 km on electric power before its petrol plug-in hybrid system becomes the advantage.