Chery Tiggo 8 vs Chery Tiggo 9
Verdict
At RM159,800 for the Chery Tiggo 8 and RM166,800 for the Chery Tiggo 9, the RM7,000 gap is small but the cars are quite different. The Tiggo 9 gives you the stronger 251 hp/390 Nm 2.0 litre petrol engine, all-wheel drive, a 448 litre boot and 10 airbags. The Tiggo 8 counters with plug-in hybrid hardware, an 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and much lower RM120 annual road tax. For Malaysia, that running-cost split matters.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you want seven seats with plug-in hybrid use, 90 km EV range and the lower RM120 road tax.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want the stronger petrol SUV, all-wheel drive, more boot space and a bigger cabin footprint.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 8 139 hp/215 Nm; Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm
- Drivetrain and gearbox: Chery Tiggo 8 front-wheel drive/single-ratio automatic; Chery Tiggo 9 all-wheel drive/wet dual-clutch automatic
- Size: Chery Tiggo 8 4,725 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 2,710 mm wheelbase; Chery Tiggo 9 4,810 mm long, 1,925 mm wide, 2,800 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Chery Tiggo 9 448 litres
- Road tax and airbags: Chery Tiggo 8 RM120/year and 8 airbags; Chery Tiggo 9 RM439/year and 10 airbags
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800✓ | RM 166,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Power | 139 hp | 251 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 390 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | — | 210 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.3 L/100km |
| Battery | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV range | 90 km | — |
| 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 |
| Boot space | 193 L | 448 L✓ |
| Fuel tank | 60 L | 65 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 | 10✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 439 |
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 8
- Plug-in hybrid with 18.3 kWh battery
- 90 km EV range
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Much lower 139 hp and 215 Nm outputs
- Smaller 193 litre boot
- Front-wheel drive only
Tiggo 9
- Stronger 251 hp and 390 Nm outputs
- All-wheel drive
- Larger 448 litre boot
- Higher RM439 annual road tax
- No battery or EV range
- Costs RM7,000 more
Tiggo 8 vs Tiggo 9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Chery Tiggo 9 better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is better for performance and space, with 251 hp, 390 Nm, all-wheel drive and a 448 litre boot. The Chery Tiggo 8 is better for lower running costs, thanks to its 90 km EV range and RM120 road tax.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM7,000 more than the Chery Tiggo 8, at RM166,800 versus RM159,800.
Which one is more practical for a family?
Both are seven-seat D-segment SUVs, but the Chery Tiggo 9 has the edge on luggage space with 448 litres against the Chery Tiggo 8’s 193 litres.