Chery Tiggo 8 vs Jetour T2
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800, only RM3,000 more than the RM156,800 Jetour T2, but they solve different jobs. The Tiggo 8 is the family-and-tax play: seven seats, a plug-in hybrid set-up with an 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and RM120 annual road tax. The T2 is the tougher-looking five-seater on paper, with all-wheel drive, a 241 hp/375 Nm 2.0 turbo petrol engine, 580 litres of boot space and a 70-litre tank. Pick by use, not badge.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, plug-in hybrid running and lower RM120 road tax more than all-wheel drive or a big boot.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you want five-seat practicality, all-wheel drive, much stronger petrol-engine outputs and 580 litres of luggage space.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Jetour T2 RM156,800
- Powertrain: Chery Tiggo 8 1.5 turbo plug-in hybrid with 18.3 kWh battery; Jetour T2 2.0 turbo petrol
- Engine output: Chery Tiggo 8 139 hp/215 Nm; Jetour T2 241 hp/375 Nm
- Drive: Chery Tiggo 8 front-wheel drive; Jetour T2 all-wheel drive
- Seats and boot: Chery Tiggo 8 7 seats/193 litres; Jetour T2 5 seats/580 litres
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 8 RM120 a year; Jetour T2 RM439 a year
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats with 7 three-point seat belts
- Plug-in hybrid system gives 90 km EV range, 40 kW DC charging and 3.3 kW V2L
- Lower annual road tax at RM120 versus RM439
- Front-wheel drive only, while the Jetour T2 has all-wheel drive
- Smaller listed boot: 193 litres versus 580 litres
- Costs RM3,000 more
T2
- Much stronger petrol-engine figures: 241 hp and 375 Nm
- All-wheel drive as standard
- Larger 580-litre boot, 70-litre fuel tank and space-saver spare
- Only five seats versus seven in the Chery Tiggo 8
- No plug-in hybrid battery, EV range, DC charging or V2L
- Higher annual road tax at RM439 versus RM120
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800 | RM 156,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 241 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 375 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Type | Lithium-iron Phosphate | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charger Type (AC) | Type 2 | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charger Type (DC) | CCS | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,785 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 2,006 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,880 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 580 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/60R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 255/60R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Giti 4x4 AT71 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & 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 for Outer Two Rear 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 | LED Projector |
| 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 | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Ventilation Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| 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 Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sony Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Operation (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 |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| 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 vs T2 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Jetour T2 better?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is better for seven-seat family use and plug-in hybrid running. The Jetour T2 is better if you want all-wheel drive, stronger petrol-engine outputs and a much larger 580-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800, while the Jetour T2 costs RM156,800. The Tiggo 8 is RM3,000 dearer.
Which one has more space?
It depends what space you need. The Chery Tiggo 8 has seven seats; the Jetour T2 has five. For luggage, the Jetour is ahead with 580 litres versus the Tiggo 8’s listed 193 litres.