Verdict
The iCaur 03 costs RM9,600 less at RM119,800 and is the cleaner fit for buyers who can charge regularly: its 65.69-kWh battery delivers a quoted 355 km of EV range and accepts 80 kW DC charging. The Tiggo 7 counters with a 60-litre petrol tank behind its plug-in hybrid system, a much more useful 475-litre boot and a stronger 201-hp, 310-Nm motor. Its 18.3-kWh battery manages 90 km electrically, so it makes more sense for drivers needing petrol backup and luggage space than maximum EV running.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you need the 475-litre boot, 60-litre petrol tank and 90-km electric capability in one SUV.
Pick the iCaur 03 if you can charge at home or work and want 355 km of EV range for RM9,600 less.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; iCaur 03 RM119,800.
- Battery and EV range: Tiggo 7 18.3 kWh and 90 km; iCaur 03 65.69 kWh and 355 km.
- DC charging: Tiggo 7 40 kW; iCaur 03 80 kW.
- Boot space: Tiggo 7 475 litres; iCaur 03 264 litres.
- Motor output: Tiggo 7 201 hp and 310 Nm; iCaur 03 181 hp and 220 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Tiggo 7 2,670 mm; iCaur 03 2,715 mm.
Tiggo 7
- 475-litre boot
- 201-hp, 310-Nm motor
- Front centre and driver’s knee airbags
- RM9,600 higher price
- 90-km EV range versus 355 km
- 40-kW DC charging versus 80 kW
03
- 355-km EV range from a 65.69-kWh battery
- 80-kW DC charging
- 15.6-inch touchscreen, navigation and 12-speaker Infinity sound system
- 264-litre boot versus 475 litres
- 181 hp and 220 Nm versus 201 hp and 310 Nm
- No listed front centre or driver’s knee airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400 | RM119,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM140 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | — |
| Torque | 215 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 181 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm✓ | 220 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | 65.69 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 90 km | 355 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 80 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.2 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,406 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,910 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,715 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres✓ | 264 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Chao Yang Radial RP76 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Front Side, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on outer two 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 Projectors |
| 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 Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Ventilation |
| 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 | Panoramic Sliding Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 12-speaker Infinity Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| 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 | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 8 Years/160000 km Battery Warranty, Drive Unit & High Voltage Components |
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 & 03 for sale
Tiggo 7 vs 03 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or iCaur 03 better?
The iCaur 03 is better for regular EV use, with 355 km of range and 80-kW DC charging. The Tiggo 7 is better if you need a 475-litre boot and the fallback of its 60-litre petrol tank.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,400 and the iCaur 03 costs RM119,800, so the Tiggo 7 is RM9,600 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space?
The Chery Tiggo 7 has the larger boot at 475 litres, against 264 litres in the iCaur 03. That is a 211-litre advantage for the Tiggo 7.