Verdict
The RM6,991 dearer Chery Tiggo 7 is the more family-focused SUV here: its 18.3-kWh battery gives a claimed 90 km EV range, it has a 475-litre boot and is 158 mm longer. It also gets eight airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. The Mazda CX-30 counters with a 162 hp 2.0-litre petrol engine, a quoted 6.4 L/100 km economy figure and RM319 lower annual road tax. If home or workplace charging is practical, the Tiggo 7’s PHEV hardware and equipment make the stronger case; the CX-30 costs less to buy and tax.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you can charge its 18.3-kWh battery and want 90 km of claimed EV range, a larger 475-litre boot and more active safety kit.
Pick the Mazda CX-30 if you want the lower RM122,409 entry price, RM439 annual road tax and a conventional 162 hp 2.0-litre petrol drivetrain.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; Mazda CX-30 RM122,409.
- Electrified hardware: Tiggo 7 has one 201 hp, 310 Nm motor and an 18.3-kWh battery; CX-30 has no motor or battery.
- EV range and charging: Tiggo 7 claims 90 km, with 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging; CX-30 has no EV range or charging capability.
- Boot space: Tiggo 7 475 litres; CX-30 430 litres.
- Safety: Tiggo 7 has 8 airbags, autonomous braking and blind spot monitoring; CX-30 has 7 airbags and no autonomous braking or blind spot monitoring.
- Annual road tax: Tiggo 7 RM120; CX-30 RM439.
Tiggo 7
- Claimed 90 km EV range from an 18.3-kWh battery.
- 475-litre boot and 2,670 mm wheelbase.
- Eight airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
- RM6,991 more expensive to buy.
- 354 kg heavier at 1,795 kg versus 1,441 kg.
- RM120 annual road tax is lower, but the Mazda’s RM439 figure reflects its larger 2.0-litre petrol engine.
CX-30
- RM6,991 lower purchase price and RM439 annual road tax.
- 162 hp 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with quoted 6.4 L/100 km economy.
- Five years/100,000 km free service.
- No autonomous braking, blind spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist.
- Smaller 430-litre boot versus 475 litres.
- Manual front-seat adjustment and manual air-conditioning.
What the Tiggo 7 has over the CX-30
What the CX-30 has over the Tiggo 7
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Tiggo 7 is 67 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Tiggo 7: 475 litres against 430.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400 | RM122,409✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,320/mo | RM1,250/mo✓ |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,644 | RM3,496✓ |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM2,547 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM12.74 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM32,411 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm | 162 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 213 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 83.5 mm × 91.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 13 |
| 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 | SkyActiv-Drive |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 6.4 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 196 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,395 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,540 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | 1,441 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres✓ | 430 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 215/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Yokohama BluEarth-GT AE51 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 26 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 14 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 7 (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 Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Emergency Stop Signal |
| 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 | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Front, Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front |
| 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 | 8.8" MZD Connect Infotainment System with Commander Control Knob, Bluetooth, 8 Speakers, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 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 | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 7" TFT LCD Digital Instrument Cluster Display with Analogue Dials |
| 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 | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Tiggo 7 vs CX-30 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Mazda CX-30 better?
The Tiggo 7 is better for buyers who can charge and need family space, active safety equipment and a claimed 90 km EV range. The CX-30 is the better fit for a lower upfront price, lower road tax and conventional petrol ownership.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,400 and the Mazda CX-30 costs RM122,409, so the Tiggo 7 is RM6,991 more expensive.
Can the Chery Tiggo 7 run on electricity alone?
Yes. Its plug-in hybrid system uses an 18.3-kWh battery and has a claimed EV range of 90 km. It supports AC charging at up to 6.6 kW and DC charging at up to 40 kW.
Which has the better warranty?
The Tiggo 7 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the CX-30. Tiggo 7: 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty. CX-30: 5-year/100,000 km Free Service.