Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM5,600 more, but its 18.3-kWh plug-in hybrid battery brings a 90-km EV range, 6.6-kW AC and 40-kW DC charging, plus 3.3-kW V2L. That matters if you can charge regularly. The GAC Emkoo counters with a stronger 175-hp, 270-Nm petrol engine against the Chery’s 139 hp and 215 Nm, an 80-mm longer wheelbase and a much larger 638-litre boot. For luggage-heavy use and outright petrol-engine output, the Emkoo is the sharper buy.
Tiggo 7
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you can use its 90-km EV range and want plug-in charging, V2L, dual-zone air-con and a seven-year vehicle warranty.
Emkoo
Pick the GAC Emkoo if you want to spend less, carry more in its 638-litre boot and have the higher-output 175-hp, 270-Nm petrol engine.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; GAC Emkoo RM123,800.
- Engine output: Chery Tiggo 7 139 hp and 215 Nm; GAC Emkoo 175 hp and 270 Nm.
- Electrification: Chery Tiggo 7 has an 18.3-kWh battery and 90-km EV range; GAC Emkoo has no motor, battery or EV range.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 7 475 litres; GAC Emkoo 638 litres.
- Wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 7 2,670 mm; GAC Emkoo 2,750 mm.
- Manufacturer warranty: Chery Tiggo 7 seven years/150,000 km; GAC Emkoo five years/150,000 km.
Tiggo 7
- 90-km EV range from an 18.3-kWh plug-in hybrid battery.
- 6.6-kW AC, 40-kW DC charging and 3.3-kW V2L.
- Dual-zone climate control, heated and ventilated front seats, plus eight-speaker Sony audio.
- RM5,600 dearer than the GAC Emkoo.
- Its 139-hp, 215-Nm engine trails the Emkoo’s 175 hp and 270 Nm.
- 475-litre boot is 163 litres smaller.
Emkoo
- Lower purchase price and stronger 175-hp, 270-Nm petrol engine.
- 638-litre boot and 2,750-mm wheelbase.
- 19-inch wheels, six front and rear parking sensors, plus all-seat belt reminders.
- No plug-in hybrid EV range, charging capability or V2L.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty is two years shorter than the Tiggo 7’s.
- Single-zone air-con and a six-speaker sound system trail the Tiggo 7’s dual-zone system and eight speakers.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400 | RM123,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 175 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 7DCT |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8.8 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 190 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,680 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,901 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | 1,540 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres | 638 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 19" Two-tone Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | 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 | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated and Heated | Powered Front Seats with Ventilated Driver's Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 1 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System |
| 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 (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree View Monitor |
| 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✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 7 Year, 180,000 km Powertrain 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 7 & Emkoo for sale
Tiggo 7 vs Emkoo FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or GAC Emkoo better?
The Tiggo 7 is better for buyers who can charge and use its 90-km EV range. The Emkoo is better for a larger 638-litre boot, stronger 175-hp petrol engine and lower upfront cost.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM5,600 more than the GAC Emkoo: RM129,400 versus RM123,800.
Which SUV is better for carrying luggage?
The GAC Emkoo. Its 638-litre boot is 163 litres larger than the Chery Tiggo 7’s 475 litres, and its wheelbase is 2,750 mm versus 2,670 mm.