Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 asks RM15,912 more than the Hyundai Tucson, but it brings seven seats, a 90 km EV range from its 18.3 kWh battery and 40 kW DC charging. That suits families able to charge regularly, although its 193-litre boot is small with all three rows in use. The Tucson costs RM143,888, has a far larger 582-litre boot and an eight-year/160,000 km warranty, but carries only five people and uses a 154 hp 2.0-litre petrol engine. The Tiggo’s RM120 annual road tax also undercuts the Tucson’s RM440.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, can use its 90 km plug-in-hybrid EV range and want adaptive cruise control with autonomous braking.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if five seats are enough and its 582-litre boot, lower RM143,888 price and longer eight-year/160,000 km warranty matter more.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Hyundai Tucson RM143,888.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 8 seven seats; Hyundai Tucson five seats.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Hyundai Tucson 582 litres.
- Electrified range: Chery Tiggo 8 90 km EV range with an 18.3 kWh battery; Hyundai Tucson has no battery or EV range.
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 8 RM120 per year; Hyundai Tucson RM440 per year.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 8 seven years/150,000 km; Hyundai Tucson eight years/160,000 km.
Tiggo 8
- Seven-seat cabin with 60:40 second-row and 50:50 third-row folding.
- 90 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and a 360-degree camera.
- RM15,912 dearer than the Tucson.
- 193-litre boot is 389 litres smaller than the Tucson’s.
- Seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty is shorter than the Tucson’s eight-year/160,000 km cover.
Tucson
- RM15,912 lower purchase price and RM440 annual road tax.
- 582-litre boot, versus 193 litres in the Tiggo 8.
- Eight-year/160,000 km warranty and a space-saver spare tyre.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8’s seven.
- No plug-in-hybrid system, EV range, AC/DC charging or V2L output.
- No listed autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot information system or adaptive cruise control.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM143,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 154 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm✓ | 192 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 81 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10.8 |
| 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 | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 6-speed Automatic |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 181 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,488 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 54 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 582 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 17" 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 Front Passenger, Front and Rear 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 for 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC 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 |
| 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 | 12.3" Curved Widescreen 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | 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 |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| 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 | — |
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.
Used Tiggo 8 & Tucson for sale
Tiggo 8 vs Tucson FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Hyundai Tucson better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for seven-seat flexibility, plug-in charging and its 90 km EV range. The Tucson is the better five-seat choice if you prioritise a 582-litre boot, lower purchase price and longer vehicle warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 and the Hyundai Tucson costs RM143,888, so the Tiggo 8 is RM15,912 more expensive.
Which has more seats and luggage room?
The Tiggo 8 has seven seats to the Tucson’s five. However, the Tucson has a 582-litre boot, compared with 193 litres for the Tiggo 8.