Chery Tiggo 7: Mk2 Facelift vs Mk2 Facelift 2
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift is the cheaper, quicker-looking petrol choice at RM123,800, with 194 hp, 290 Nm, an 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time and 205 km/h top speed. The Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM129,800 and shifts the story to plug-in hybrid use, pairing a 1.5 litre petrol engine with an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range. The RM6,000 gap also gets CKD assembly and eight airbags instead of seven, while both keep five seats, front-wheel drive and a 475 litre boot.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift if you want the lower price, stronger listed petrol output and published 0-100 km/h and top speed figures.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift 2 if you can use the 90 km EV range and want the extra airbag for only RM6,000 more.
Key differences
- Price: RM123,800 vs RM129,800
- Fuel type: petrol vs petrol plug-in hybrid
- Engine/output: 1,598 cc, 194 hp and 290 Nm vs 1,498 cc, 139 hp and 215 Nm
- Transmission/driven wheels: wet dual-clutch automatic and FWD vs single-ratio automatic and FWD
- Length/boot: 4,513 mm and 475 litres vs 4,553 mm and 475 litres
- Assembly/airbags: CBU and 7 airbags vs CKD and 8 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 123,800✓ | RM 129,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 194 hp✓ | 139 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 215 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 s | — |
| Top speed | 205 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 18.3 kWh |
| EV range | — | 90 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,513 mm | 4,553 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,862 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,696 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,670 mm |
| Boot space | 475 L | 475 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 8✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| 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.
Mk2 Facelift
- RM6,000 cheaper to buy
- Higher listed output: 194 hp and 290 Nm
- Published 8.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- No battery or EV range
- One fewer airbag than the newer car
- Shorter body at 4,513 mm
Mk2 Facelift 2
- 18.3 kWh battery with 90 km EV range
- Eight airbags
- 40 mm longer body with the same 475 litre boot
- RM6,000 pricier
- Lower listed petrol engine output: 139 hp and 215 Nm
- No 0-100 km/h or top speed figure listed
Mk2 Facelift vs Mk2 Facelift 2 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift or Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift 2 better?
The Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift 2 is better for plug-in hybrid use and safety count, with 90 km EV range and eight airbags. The Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift is better if you want lower cost and stronger listed petrol performance.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift 2 is RM6,000 more expensive than the Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift.
Do they have the same cabin and boot space?
They are very close on packaging: both are five-seat C-segment SUVs with a 2,670 mm wheelbase and 475 litre boot. Width and height are also identical at 1,862 mm and 1,696 mm.