Chery Tiggo 7 vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Verdict
The Tiggo 7 wins the spec-sheet fight: it is RM4,000 cheaper yet brings a plug-in hybrid layout, an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km of EV range. It is also bigger in every exterior dimension, has a 475-litre boot against 440 litres, and gets a 7-year warranty rather than 5. The Corolla Cross counters with a simpler 1.8-litre petrol/CVT set-up, a stated 185 km/h top speed and Toyota’s no-drama family-SUV brief. For most number-led buyers, Chery has the stronger case.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you want the plug-in hybrid hardware, 90 km EV range, bigger boot and longer warranty for less money.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if you prefer a straightforward petrol SUV with a CVT automatic and a stated 185 km/h top speed.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,800; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 7 139 hp/215 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross 138 hp/172 Nm
- Battery and EV range: Chery Tiggo 7 18.3 kWh/90 km; Toyota Corolla Cross none/none
- Size: Chery Tiggo 7 4,553 x 1,862 x 1,696 mm; Toyota Corolla Cross 4,460 x 1,825 x 1,620 mm
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 7 475 litres; Toyota Corolla Cross 440 litres
- Warranty and road tax: Chery Tiggo 7 7 years/RM120 per year; Toyota Corolla Cross 5 years/RM359 per year
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,800✓ | RM 133,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Power | 139 hp✓ | 138 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV range | 90 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Boot space | 475 L✓ | 440 L |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 47 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8✓ | 7 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 359 |
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
- 90 km EV range
- 7-year warranty and 8 airbags
- Top speed is not stated
- Bigger body to place in tight spaces
- Still front-wheel drive only
Corolla Cross
- Straightforward 1.8-litre petrol engine
- CVT automatic
- 185 km/h top speed is stated
- No battery or EV range
- Less torque at 172 Nm
- Smaller 440-litre boot
Tiggo 7 vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The Chery Tiggo 7 is better on paper: it is cheaper, has plug-in hybrid hardware, 90 km EV range, more torque, a larger boot and a longer warranty. Choose the Toyota Corolla Cross if you want a simpler petrol/CVT SUV.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,800, while the Toyota Corolla Cross costs RM133,800. That makes the Toyota RM4,000 dearer.
Which SUV is roomier?
The Chery Tiggo 7 is larger: 4,553 mm long, 1,862 mm wide and 1,696 mm tall, with a 475-litre boot. The Toyota Corolla Cross measures 4,460 x 1,825 x 1,620 mm and has 440 litres.