Verdict
At RM129,400, the Chery Tiggo 7 costs just RM400 less than the RM129,800 Jetour T1, but takes a very different route. Its plug-in hybrid system brings an 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 40 kW DC charging, plus a richer cabin with ventilated and heated front seats. The T1 answers with a 168 hp/270 Nm petrol engine, 574-litre boot and substantially larger 4,705 mm body. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge regularly, the Tiggo 7 is the more rounded equipment-led choice; the T1 suits those prioritising space and petrol performance.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you can use its 90 km EV range and want the panoramic sunroof, head-up display and powered, ventilated front seats.
Pick the Jetour T1 if you need the larger 574-litre boot, 70-litre fuel tank and stronger 168 hp petrol engine.
Key differences
- Powertrain: Tiggo 7 has a 1.5L plug-in hybrid with one 201 hp/310 Nm motor; T1 has a 1.5L petrol engine.
- Petrol-engine output: Tiggo 7 makes 139 hp and 215 Nm; T1 makes 168 hp and 270 Nm.
- Electric capability: Tiggo 7 has an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range; T1 has no battery or EV range.
- Size: Tiggo 7 is 4,553 mm long with a 2,670 mm wheelbase; T1 is 4,705 mm long with a 2,800 mm wheelbase.
- Luggage and fuel capacity: Tiggo 7 has a 475-litre boot and 60-litre tank; T1 has a 574-litre boot and 70-litre tank.
- Kerb weight: Tiggo 7 weighs 1,795 kg; T1 weighs 1,632 kg.
Tiggo 7
- 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 40 kW DC charging
- Ventilated and heated power-adjustable front seats
- Panoramic sunroof, head-up display and front parking sensors
- Lower petrol-engine output at 139 hp and 215 Nm versus 168 hp and 270 Nm
- Smaller 475-litre boot versus 574 litres
- Heavier at 1,795 kg versus 1,632 kg
T1
- Stronger 168 hp and 270 Nm 1.5L petrol engine
- Larger 574-litre boot and 70-litre fuel tank
- Longer 2,800 mm wheelbase and space-saver spare tyre
- No plug-in hybrid system, EV range or charging capability
- No panoramic sunroof or head-up display
- Manual front passenger-seat adjustment and no ventilated or heated front seats
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400✓ | RM129,800 |
| 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 with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,499 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 168 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 | — |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,705 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,967 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | 1,632 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres | 574 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/65R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 235/65R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | GitiComfort F50 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Apex Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Apex 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 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 for 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 | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| 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 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 8-speaker sound system |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround 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 | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine 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 & T1 for sale
Tiggo 7 vs T1 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Jetour T1 better?
The Tiggo 7 is better for buyers who can charge and want a 90 km EV range plus more cabin equipment. The T1 is better for outright petrol-engine output, with 168 hp and 270 Nm, and for its 574-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Jetour T1 costs RM400 more than the Chery Tiggo 7. That narrow gap makes the choice about use: plug-in hybrid hardware and extra equipment in the Tiggo 7, or more space and petrol performance in the T1.
Which has more boot space?
The Jetour T1 has the larger boot at 574 litres, 99 litres more than the Chery Tiggo 7's 475 litres. It also has a 70-litre fuel tank, compared with 60 litres in the Tiggo 7.