Chery Tiggo 7 vs MG HS
Verdict
These two C-segment SUVs are almost price-matched, but they take different routes. The Chery Tiggo 7 is the electrified one, with a 1.5 litre plug-in hybrid set-up, an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km of EV range, plus eight airbags, AEB and a seven-year warranty. The MG HS is the stronger petrol choice on paper, with 160 hp and 250 Nm versus 139 hp and 215 Nm, and it sits on a longer 2,720 mm wheelbase. For daily charging and town use, the Chery has the sharper brief.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you can charge at home or work and want 90 km of EV range, more airbags and the longer seven-year warranty.
Pick the MG HS if you want the stronger petrol output, a longer wheelbase and a conventional petrol-only C-segment SUV.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,800; MG HS RM129,900
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 7 139 hp/215 Nm; MG HS 160 hp/250 Nm
- Electrification: Chery Tiggo 7 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range; MG HS no battery or EV range
- Size: Chery Tiggo 7 4,553/1,862/1,696 mm; MG HS 4,574/1,876/1,664 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: Chery Tiggo 7 2,670 mm/475 L; MG HS 2,720 mm/463 L
- Safety and warranty: Chery Tiggo 7 8 airbags, AEB, 7 years; MG HS 6 airbags, no AEB listed, 5 years
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,800✓ | RM 129,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Power | 139 hp | 160 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV range | 90 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,574 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,876 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Boot space | 475 L✓ | 463 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 55 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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.
Tiggo 7
- Plug-in hybrid with 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range
- Eight airbags and auto emergency braking
- Seven-year warranty and 475-litre boot
- Lower output at 139 hp and 215 Nm
- Shorter 2,670 mm wheelbase
- Single-ratio automatic may feel less familiar than a conventional petrol SUV set-up
HS
- Stronger 160 hp and 250 Nm petrol engine
- Longer 2,720 mm wheelbase
- Wider body at 1,876 mm
- No battery or EV driving range
- Six airbags versus eight in the Chery Tiggo 7
- Five-year warranty versus seven years
Tiggo 7 vs HS FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or MG HS better?
The Chery Tiggo 7 is the better all-rounder on paper thanks to its plug-in hybrid system, 90 km EV range, eight airbags, AEB and seven-year warranty. The MG HS fights back with more petrol power and torque.
What is the price difference?
The MG HS costs RM100 more than the Chery Tiggo 7. That gap is tiny, so the decision should come down to plug-in hybrid use, safety kit, warranty and petrol performance.
Which one has more boot space?
The Chery Tiggo 7 has the larger boot at 475 litres, while the MG HS has 463 litres. The difference is 12 litres, so it is not a major split.