Chery Tiggo 7 vs MG ZS EV
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,800, just RM3,171 more than the RM126,629 MG ZS EV, but they suit different habits. The Chery is the larger C-segment SUV, with 4,553 mm length, 475 litres of boot space and a plug-in hybrid setup giving 90 km of EV range. The MG is the simpler full EV play, with a 51.1 kWh battery and 320 km range. For Malaysian buyers, this is size and petrol backup versus longer electric-only use.
Tiggo 7
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you want the bigger SUV, richer cabin kit and a plug-in hybrid with 90 km EV range plus a 60-litre petrol tank.
ZS EV
Pick the MG ZS EV if you want a full EV with 320 km range, a lower RM126,629 price and unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,800; MG ZS EV RM126,629
- Segment and size: Chery C-segment at 4,553 mm long; MG B-segment at 4,323 mm long
- EV range: Chery 90 km; MG 320 km
- Motor output: Chery 201 hp and 310 Nm; MG 174 hp and 280 Nm
- Boot space: Chery 475 litres; MG 448 litres
- Charging rate: Chery 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC; MG 7 kW AC and 50 kW DC
Tiggo 7
- Larger body and longer 2,670 mm wheelbase than the MG’s 2,585 mm
- Stronger motor figures at 201 hp and 310 Nm
- Adds items the MG lacks, including head-up display, powered boot, front parking sensors and ventilated/heated front seats
- Costs RM3,171 more than the MG
- Much shorter EV range, at 90 km versus 320 km
- Slower charging rates: 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC versus 7 kW AC and 50 kW DC
ZS EV
- Full EV with 320 km range from a 51.1 kWh battery
- Cheaper by RM3,171
- Gets a 5-year unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty
- Smaller B-segment body with 448 litres of boot space versus the Chery’s 475 litres
- Lower motor output at 174 hp and 280 Nm
- Misses some Chery kit, including head-up display, powered boot and front parking sensors
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,800 | RM 126,629✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | — |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | — |
| Torque | 215 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 174 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm✓ | 280 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-iron Phosphate | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | 51.1 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 90 km | 320 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 7 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 50 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 170 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,323 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,809 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,625 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,585 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres✓ | 448 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 215/55R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 215/55R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Michelin Primacy 3 ST |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and 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 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 Projector |
| 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 | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Front 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 | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 4 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| 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 | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| 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 |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 8-year/150,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| 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 vs ZS EV FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or MG ZS EV better?
The Chery Tiggo 7 is better for space, equipment and plug-in hybrid flexibility. The MG ZS EV is better if you want a full EV, with 320 km range against the Chery’s 90 km EV range.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,800, while the MG ZS EV costs RM126,629. That makes the Chery RM3,171 more expensive.
Which one has the longer electric range?
The MG ZS EV has the longer electric range at 320 km. The Chery Tiggo 7 does 90 km on electric power, but it is a petrol plug-in hybrid with a 60-litre fuel tank.