Verdict
At RM159,800, the Chery Tiggo 8 is RM9,900 dearer than the RM149,900 Honda e:N1, but it buys a much larger D-segment, seven-seat SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid setup, 60-litre tank and 3.3 kW V2L. The Honda is the purer EV brief: 410 km EV range against 90 km, quicker 11 kW AC/78 kW DC charging and a lighter 1,662 kg body. Choose space and petrol backup, or easier electric running. The split is that clear.
Tiggo 8
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, a larger D-segment body and the flexibility of 90 km EV running with a 60-litre petrol tank.
e:N1
Pick the Honda e:N1 if you want a cheaper full EV with 410 km range, faster 11 kW AC/78 kW DC charging and a five-seat cabin.
Key differences
- Fuel: Chery Tiggo 8 Petrol Plug-in Hybrid; Honda e:N1 Electric
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 8 7 seats; Honda e:N1 5 seats
- EV range: Chery Tiggo 8 90 km; Honda e:N1 410 km
- Charging rate: Chery Tiggo 8 6.6 kW AC/40 kW DC; Honda e:N1 11 kW AC/78 kW DC
- Size: Chery Tiggo 8 4,725 mm long/2,710 mm wheelbase; Honda e:N1 4,380 mm/2,607 mm
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Honda e:N1 344 litres
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats in a larger 4,725 mm D-segment SUV body
- Plug-in hybrid format gives 90 km EV range plus a 60-litre petrol tank
- 360-degree camera, ventilated front seats and 10-speaker Sony audio
- Costs RM9,900 more than the Honda e:N1
- Shorter EV range and slower charging: 90 km, 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC
- 193-litre boot versus the Honda's 344 litres
e:N1
- 410 km EV range with faster 11 kW AC and 78 kW DC charging
- Lighter 1,662 kg body, with a 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time
- Head-up display, navigation and all-seat seatbelt reminders
- Five seats only against the Chery Tiggo 8's seven
- No 360-degree camera, no V2L output and no front passenger power adjustment
- Torsion beam rear suspension versus the Chery Tiggo 8's multi-link setup
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800 | RM 149,900✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | — |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | — |
| Torque | 215 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Battery Type | Lithium-iron Phosphate | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | 410 km✓ |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | 11 kW✓ |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | 78 kW✓ |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.7 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 160 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,380 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,790 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,607 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,662 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 344 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Continental UltraContact UC6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Multi-spoke Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| 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 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Honda Sensing |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient 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 | 15.1" Portrait Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & 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 (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| 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 | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 8 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 160 |
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 vs e:N1 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Honda e:N1 better?
For Malaysian families needing seven seats and petrol backup, pick the Chery Tiggo 8. For daily electric use, the Honda e:N1 is better thanks to 410 km EV range and faster 11 kW AC/78 kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800, which is RM9,900 more than the Honda e:N1 at RM149,900.
Which one charges faster?
The Honda e:N1 charges faster: 11 kW AC and 78 kW DC, against 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC for the Chery Tiggo 8. The Chery counters with 3.3 kW V2L.