Verdict
The RM159,800 Tiggo 8 costs RM13,912 more than the RM145,888 Terron 9, but these serve very different jobs. Chery gives a family seven seats, a 90 km EV range from its 18.3 kWh battery and 3.3 kW V2L, while its RM120 annual road tax is far easier to swallow. The Maxus is the workhorse: 520 Nm, all-wheel drive, an 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing capacity. Its RM838 road tax and five-seat cabin make it harder to justify as the sole family car.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, plug-in hybrid running with 90 km of EV range and lower RM120 annual road tax.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if you need all-wheel drive, 850 kg payload capacity and 3,500 kg braked towing capability.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Maxus Terron 9 RM145,888.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 8 has a 1.5-litre petrol plug-in hybrid with a 201 hp/310 Nm motor; Terron 9 has a 2.5-litre diesel with 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- Driveline: Tiggo 8 front-wheel drive; Terron 9 all-wheel drive.
- Passenger capacity: Tiggo 8 seven seats; Terron 9 five seats.
- Size: Tiggo 8 is 4,725 mm long with a 2,710 mm wheelbase; Terron 9 is 5,500 mm long with a 3,300 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: Tiggo 8 gets seven years/150,000 km; Terron 9 gets five years/100,000 km.
Tiggo 8
- Seven-seat SUV cabin with 193 litres of boot space.
- 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Seven-year/150,000 km warranty, plus eight-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit cover.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Terron 9's all-wheel drive.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare.
- 60-litre fuel tank versus 80 litres.
Terron 9
- 850 kg payload, 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm cargo bed and 3,500 kg braked towing rating.
- 520 Nm diesel torque and all-wheel drive.
- Full-size spare tyre and heated front and rear seats.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8's seven.
- No lane-keeping assist listed, while the Tiggo 8 has steering correction.
- Five-year/100,000 km warranty versus seven years/150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM145,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | D-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM838 |
| 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, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 219 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 520 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Diesel |
| Bore | 77 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 16 |
| 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 | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 209 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 2,470 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Payload 850 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | Front Dual Pretensioning |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| 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 | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | 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 | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 4 |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000 |
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 Terron 9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for a seven-seat family needing plug-in hybrid capability and 90 km EV range. The Terron 9 is better for heavy work, with all-wheel drive, 850 kg payload capacity and 3,500 kg braked towing.
What is the price difference?
The Tiggo 8 costs RM13,912 more than the Terron 9. It also has much lower annual road tax: RM120 versus RM838.
Which has the stronger warranty?
The Tiggo 8 has the longer manufacturer warranty at seven years or 150,000 km, against five years or 100,000 km for the Terron 9. Its battery and drive unit are covered for eight years or 160,000 km.