Verdict
These are very different tools. At RM129,400, the Tiggo 7 costs RM11,018 less than the RM140,418 BT-50, and its RM120 annual road tax is a fraction of the pickup’s RM1,638. Its plug-in hybrid system adds a 201 hp, 310 Nm motor, 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range for daily running. The BT-50 counters with a 188 hp, 450 Nm 3.0-litre diesel, all-wheel drive and a 3,125 mm wheelbase, but it is 727 mm longer and less city-friendly. Choose by job: electrified family SUV or working pickup.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if daily urban use, 90 km of EV range, a 475-litre boot and lower ownership taxes matter more than diesel towing-style torque.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 if you need all-wheel drive, 450 Nm from a 3.0-litre diesel and the utility of a 5,280 mm pickup.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; Mazda BT-50 RM140,418.
- Annual road tax: Chery Tiggo 7 RM120; Mazda BT-50 RM1,638.
- Torque: Chery Tiggo 7 215 Nm petrol engine plus 310 Nm motor; Mazda BT-50 450 Nm diesel engine.
- Driveline: Chery Tiggo 7 front-wheel drive; Mazda BT-50 all-wheel drive.
- Length and wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 7 4,553 mm and 2,670 mm; Mazda BT-50 5,280 mm and 3,125 mm.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 7 seven years/150,000 km plus eight years/160,000 km for battery and drive unit; Mazda BT-50 five years/100,000 km.
Tiggo 7
- 90 km EV range from an 18.3 kWh battery
- RM1,518 lower annual road tax
- 360-degree camera, head-up display and powered boot
- Front-wheel drive versus the BT-50's all-wheel drive
- 215 Nm engine torque trails the BT-50's 450 Nm
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size alloy spare
BT-50
- 450 Nm 3.0-litre diesel and all-wheel drive
- 727 mm longer body with a 455 mm longer wheelbase
- Full-size alloy spare tyre
- RM1,518 higher annual road tax
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty versus seven years/150,000 km
- Lane-keeping only warns, while the Tiggo 7 provides steering correction
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400✓ | RM140,418 |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | C-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 188 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Diesel |
| Bore | 77 mm | 95.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 16.3 |
| 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 | 6AT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 5,280 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | 2,015 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 76 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Dunlop AT25 Grandtrek |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic 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, Driver's Knee |
| 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 two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| 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, 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 | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 8 Speakers |
| 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 |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 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 & BT-50 for sale
Tiggo 7 vs BT-50 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Mazda BT-50 better?
The Tiggo 7 is better for lower-tax, plug-in hybrid family transport, with 90 km EV range and a 475-litre boot. The BT-50 is better where 450 Nm diesel torque, all-wheel drive and pickup utility are essential.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda BT-50 costs RM11,018 more than the Chery Tiggo 7. The bigger recurring gap is annual road tax: RM1,638 for the BT-50 against RM120 for the Tiggo 7.
Which one is easier to use in town?
The Chery Tiggo 7 is the easier urban choice. At 4,553 mm long, it is 727 mm shorter than the 5,280 mm Mazda BT-50, and it adds a 360-degree camera, powered boot and 90 km EV range.