Verdict
These are radically different tools. The RM159,800 Tiggo 8 costs RM43,912 more than the RM115,888 Ranger, but brings seven seats, a 90 km EV range from its 18.3 kWh battery and a single-ratio automatic. Its RM120 annual road tax is also far below the Ranger’s RM438. The Ford answers with 405 Nm from its 2.0-litre diesel, all-wheel drive and a six-speed manual, but has five seats. For a Malaysian family able to charge at home, the Chery’s plug-in hybrid hardware and cabin equipment make more sense; choose the Ranger for its pickup format and torque.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, a 90 km electric driving range and automatic convenience.
Pick the Ford Ranger if you need an all-wheel-drive pickup with 405 Nm and can live with five seats and a manual gearbox.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Ford Ranger RM115,888.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 8 seven seats; Ford Ranger five seats.
- Torque: Chery Tiggo 8 215 Nm from its 1.5-litre petrol engine plus a 310 Nm motor; Ford Ranger 405 Nm from its 2.0-litre diesel.
- Driveline and transmission: Chery Tiggo 8 front-wheel drive with a single-ratio DHT automatic; Ford Ranger all-wheel drive with a six-speed MT88 manual.
- Length: Chery Tiggo 8 4,725 mm; Ford Ranger 5,370 mm.
- Annual road tax: Chery Tiggo 8 RM120; Ford Ranger RM438.
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats and 193 litres of boot space.
- 18.3 kWh battery with 90 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging.
- Blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and a 360-degree camera.
- RM43,912 pricier than the Ford Ranger.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Ranger’s all-wheel drive.
- Its 1.5-litre engine produces 215 Nm, against the Ranger’s 405 Nm.
Ranger
- 405 Nm diesel torque and all-wheel drive.
- RM115,888 price and RM43,912 saving over the Tiggo 8.
- Full-size 16-inch steel spare tyre.
- Five seats, versus seven in the Tiggo 8.
- Six-speed manual gearbox instead of the Tiggo 8’s single-ratio automatic.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or reverse camera is listed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM115,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | D-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM438 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection with Single Turbocharger |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,996 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 168 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 405 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Diesel |
| Bore | 77 mm | 84.01 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 15.8 |
| 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 | Manual |
| Transmission Name | DHT | MT88 |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Ford |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 5,370 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,918 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,884 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 3,270 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 2,227 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/70R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/70R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Bridgestone Dueler H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| 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, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | — |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver and Front Passenger Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 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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Tiggo 8 vs Ranger FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Ford Ranger better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for a seven-seat family that can use its 90 km EV range and wants an automatic. The Ranger is better if an all-wheel-drive pickup, 405 Nm diesel torque and a lower RM115,888 entry price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 and the Ford Ranger costs RM115,888, so the difference is RM43,912. The Chery also has lower annual road tax: RM120 versus RM438.
Can the Chery Tiggo 8 be charged externally?
Yes. The Tiggo 8 has an 18.3 kWh battery, 6.6 kW AC charging and 40 kW DC charging, with a quoted 90 km EV range. It also has 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability.