Verdict
The Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 and makes a strong case for the RM7,000 saving with its 18.3-kWh plug-in hybrid battery, 90 km EV range and 3.3-kW V2L output. Its 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 139 hp and 215 Nm, backed by a 201-hp, 310-Nm motor. The RM166,800 Tiggo 9 is the more substantial conventional SUV: its 2.0-litre petrol engine has 251 hp and 390 Nm, drives all four wheels and brings a 448- to 2,065-litre boot. For Malaysian buyers, the choice is electric commuting versus more space, performance and cabin hardware.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if 90 km of EV range, V2L capability and RM7,000 in savings matter more than all-wheel drive and a larger boot.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want 251 hp, 390 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 448- to 2,065-litre boot and the more lavish cabin.
Key differences
- Price: Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Tiggo 9 RM166,800.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 8 has a 1.5-litre PHEV with a 201-hp motor; Tiggo 9 has a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 251 hp and 390 Nm.
- Electric capability: Tiggo 8 has an 18.3-kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 3.3-kW V2L; Tiggo 9 has no battery, EV range or V2L.
- Driveline: Tiggo 8 is front-wheel drive; Tiggo 9 is all-wheel drive.
- Cargo space: Tiggo 8 has a 193-litre boot; Tiggo 9 has 448 to 2,065 litres.
- Size and wheels: Tiggo 8 is 4,725 mm long on 19-inch wheels; Tiggo 9 is 4,810 mm long on 20-inch wheels.
Tiggo 8
- RM7,000 lower purchase price.
- 18.3-kWh PHEV battery with 90 km EV range.
- 3.3-kW V2L capability and RM120 annual road tax.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Tiggo 9's all-wheel drive.
- 193-litre boot versus 448 to 2,065 litres.
- No panoramic glass roof, head-up display or auto parking.
Tiggo 9
- 251 hp and 390 Nm from its 2.0-litre petrol engine.
- All-wheel drive, 20-inch wheels and a full-size spare tyre.
- Powered front seats with memory, heating, ventilation and massage.
- RM7,000 more expensive.
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM120.
- No plug-in hybrid EV range or V2L function.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM166,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 251 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 390 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 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 | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 7-speed DCT |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 8 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 8.3 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,810 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,925 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,741 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,887 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 65 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 448-2065 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 245/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 245/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" 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 Passenger, Front Side, Rear 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 | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats, third row 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 | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine |
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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Tiggo 8 vs Tiggo 9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Chery Tiggo 9 better?
The Tiggo 9 is better for power, all-wheel drive, cargo capacity and cabin equipment. The Tiggo 8 is better for buyers who can use its 90 km EV range, 3.3-kW V2L output and lower annual road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Tiggo 9 costs RM7,000 more than the Tiggo 8: RM166,800 versus RM159,800. The extra money brings a 251-hp 2.0-litre engine, all-wheel drive, larger boot and added convenience equipment.
Which has the larger boot?
The Tiggo 9 has the larger quoted boot, at 448 to 2,065 litres. The Tiggo 8 lists 193 litres, so the Tiggo 9 is the clearer choice for buyers regularly carrying luggage or bulky loads.