Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM5,600 more, but brings an 18.3 kWh battery, a 90 km EV range and 6.6 kW AC/40 kW DC charging to the same five-seat, 475-litre-boot package. Its 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid pairs a 139 hp, 215 Nm petrol engine with a 201 hp, 310 Nm motor, while the outgoing Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift uses a 194 hp, 290 Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol. For Malaysian buyers able to charge regularly, the newer CKD PHEV is the more rounded choice; the older CBU petrol car remains lighter and has a full-size spare.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift if you want the lower RM123,800 entry price, a 1,512 kg kerb weight and a full-size spare tyre.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift 2 if you can charge its 18.3 kWh battery and want up to 90 km of EV driving plus extra cabin equipment.
Key differences
- Price: RM123,800 versus RM129,400.
- Powertrain: 1.6-litre 194 hp/290 Nm turbo petrol versus 1.5-litre 139 hp/215 Nm plug-in hybrid petrol engine with a 201 hp/310 Nm motor.
- Battery and EV range: no battery or EV range versus 18.3 kWh and 90 km.
- Charging: no charging capability versus 6.6 kW AC, 40 kW DC and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Kerb weight: 1,512 kg versus 1,795 kg.
- Tyres and spare: 225/55R18 tyres with a full-size spare versus 225/60R18 tyres with a tyre repair kit.
Mk2 Facelift
- RM5,600 cheaper to buy.
- 194 hp and 290 Nm 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine.
- Full-size spare tyre and 283 kg lower kerb weight.
- No 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range or charging capability.
- Lacks front foglamps, head-up display and heated front seats.
- Driver's seat has no memory function.
Mk2 Facelift 2
- 18.3 kWh battery with 90 km EV range.
- 6.6 kW AC, 40 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Adds a head-up display, front foglamps, heated front seats and driver's-seat memory.
- Costs RM5,600 more.
- At 1,795 kg, it is 283 kg heavier.
- Uses a tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare tyre.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM123,800✓ | RM129,400 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 194 hp✓ | 139 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 215 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 310 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 18.3 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 40 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | DHT |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Chery | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.3 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 7 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 205 km/h | — |
| 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 |
| Weight | 1,512 kg | 1,795 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres | 475 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Atlas A51 | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aero Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Aero Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, 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 for two outer rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | 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 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated and Heated |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and Sony Sound System with 8 Speakers | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit 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.
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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 if you can charge regularly, thanks to its 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and added equipment. Choose the earlier car for the lower price, lower weight and full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift 2 costs RM129,400, which is RM5,600 more than the RM123,800 Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift.
Can the Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift 2 be charged quickly?
Yes. The Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift 2 supports 6.6 kW AC charging and 40 kW DC charging. It also has 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability, while the petrol-only Chery Tiggo 7 Mk2 Facelift has no charging system.