Verdict
At RM129,400, the Tiggo 7 costs RM14,488 less and gives a plug-in hybrid system with an 18.3-kWh battery, 90 km EV range, 6.6-kW AC and 40-kW DC charging. Its RM120 annual road tax is also far below the Tucson’s RM440. The Hyundai answers with a much larger 582-litre boot and 2,755-mm wheelbase, against 475 litres and 2,670 mm. Pick the Chery if regular charging suits your routine and its extensive assistance kit matters; the Tucson is the better luggage carrier with the longer warranty.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you can use its 90 km EV range and want more driver assistance, powered ventilated front seats and a panoramic sunroof for less money.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if a 582-litre boot, 2,755-mm wheelbase, space-saver spare wheel and eight-year/160,000-km warranty matter more than plug-in capability.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; Hyundai Tucson RM143,888.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 7 has one 201-hp/310-Nm motor and an 18.3-kWh battery; Tucson has no electric motor or battery.
- EV range and charging: Tiggo 7 90 km, 6.6-kW AC and 40-kW DC; Tucson has no EV range or charging provision.
- Boot space: Tiggo 7 475 litres; Tucson 582 litres.
- Wheelbase: Tiggo 7 2,670 mm; Tucson 2,755 mm.
- Annual road tax: Tiggo 7 RM120; Tucson RM440.
Tiggo 7
- 90 km EV range with 6.6-kW AC and 40-kW DC charging.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot information and adaptive cruise control.
- Powered, heated and ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof and 360-degree camera.
- 475-litre boot is 107 litres smaller than the Tucson’s.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Tucson’s space-saver spare wheel.
- Seven-year/150,000-km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Tucson’s eight-year/160,000-km cover.
Tucson
- 582-litre boot and 2,755-mm wheelbase.
- Eight-year/160,000-km manufacturer warranty.
- Space-saver spare wheel.
- No plug-in hybrid motor, battery, EV range or charging capability.
- No listed autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system.
- Manual front seats and no sunroof, versus the Tiggo 7’s powered heated and ventilated seats and panoramic roof.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400✓ | RM143,888 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm✓ | 192 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10.8 |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 6-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 181 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | 1,488 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 54 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres | 582 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 17" 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 Front Passenger, Front and Rear 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 for 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 12.3" Curved Widescreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| 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 Pedal) | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit 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 & Tucson for sale
Tiggo 7 vs Tucson FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Hyundai Tucson better?
The Tiggo 7 is the stronger choice for plug-in driving, lower annual road tax and active driver-assistance equipment. The Tucson is better for buyers who prioritise its 582-litre boot, longer wheelbase, space-saver spare and longer manufacturer warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Tucson costs RM14,488 more than the Chery Tiggo 7.
Which SUV has the larger boot?
The Hyundai Tucson has the larger boot at 582 litres, compared with 475 litres in the Chery Tiggo 7. That is a 107-litre advantage for the Hyundai.