Verdict
The RM10,000 gap splits two very different ownership cases. The Chery Tiggo 7 is a petrol plug-in hybrid with a 90 km EV range, 60-litre fuel tank and 201 hp/310 Nm motor, so it suits buyers who want electric commuting without relying on public charging for longer runs. The Neta Neta X is the cheaper full EV, with a far larger 52.49 kWh battery and 401 km range. It is also 66 mm longer, has a 100 mm longer wheelbase and a 508-litre boot, but its safety and driver-assistance list is thinner.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you need petrol-backed long-distance flexibility, stronger 201 hp/310 Nm motor output and a fuller ADAS suite.
Pick the Neta Neta X if a RM119,900 full EV with 401 km range, a 52.49 kWh battery and more boot space fits your charging routine.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; Neta Neta X RM119,900.
- Electric range: Chery Tiggo 7 90 km; Neta Neta X 401 km.
- Battery capacity: Chery Tiggo 7 18.3 kWh; Neta Neta X 52.49 kWh.
- Motor output: Chery Tiggo 7 201 hp and 310 Nm; Neta Neta X 160 hp and 210 Nm.
- Wheelbase and boot: Chery Tiggo 7 2,670 mm and 475 litres; Neta Neta X 2,770 mm and 508 litres.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 7 seven years/150,000 km; Neta Neta X five years/150,000 km.
Tiggo 7
- Petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain with a 60-litre fuel tank.
- Stronger 201 hp and 310 Nm motor.
- Gets autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control.
- Costs RM10,000 more.
- Its 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range trail the Neta’s 52.49 kWh and 401 km.
- 475-litre boot is 33 litres smaller.
Neta X
- RM119,900 entry price.
- 52.49 kWh battery delivers a 401 km EV range.
- Longer 2,770 mm wheelbase and 508-litre boot.
- 160 hp and 210 Nm motor trails the Chery’s 201 hp and 310 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot information system or lane-keeping assist.
- Five-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty is two years shorter than the Chery’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400 | RM119,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM100✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | — |
| Torque | 215 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm✓ | 210 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | 52.49 kWh✓ |
| EV Range | 90 km | 401 km✓ |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,619 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,770 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres | 508 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Chao Yang Radial RP76 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| 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 Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags |
| 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 | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Driver Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| 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 | Powered Driver's Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 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 | Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 15.6" Touchscreen with Navigation, Voice Control, Online Music Streaming and Apple CarPlay with 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down Function |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| 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, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 8-year/180,000 km Battery 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 & Neta X for sale
Tiggo 7 vs Neta X FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Neta Neta X better?
The Tiggo 7 is better for buyers needing petrol-backed travel and more active safety equipment. The Neta X is better for dedicated EV use: it costs RM10,000 less and delivers 401 km of range against 90 km.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,400 and the Neta Neta X costs RM119,900, a RM10,000 difference in favour of the Neta.
Which has the longer electric range?
The Neta Neta X has the longer range by a large margin: 401 km from its 52.49 kWh battery, versus 90 km from the Chery Tiggo 7’s 18.3 kWh battery.