Chery Tiggo 8 vs Nissan Serena e-Power
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM5,000 more, but it gives you a bigger plug-in hybrid battery at 18.3 kWh, a quoted 90 km EV range, AC/DC charging and more driver-assist kit. The Nissan Serena e-Power is the more MPV-shaped answer: 2,870 mm wheelbase, 1,885 mm height, powered left sliding door and 280 litres of boot space make more sense if people-moving comes first. The Chery has the stronger motor output and longer warranty, while the Serena is cheaper, lighter and has slightly more motor torque.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you want a seven-seat SUV with plug-in charging, 90 km EV range, stronger motor power and more equipment.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if you want the more practical seven-seat MPV layout, a bigger boot and sliding-door access for daily family use.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800
- Battery and EV range: Chery 18.3 kWh with 90 km EV range; Nissan 1.77 kWh with no EV range figure
- Motor output: Chery 201 hp and 310 Nm; Nissan 160 hp and 315 Nm
- Size: Chery 4,725 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,705 mm tall; Nissan 4,690 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,885 mm tall
- Wheelbase and boot: Chery 2,710 mm and 193 litres; Nissan 2,870 mm and 280 litres
- Warranty: Chery 7 years/150,000 km; Nissan 5 years/100,000 km
Tiggo 8
- Plug-in hybrid system with 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging
- More safety and driver-assist kit, including steering-correction lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- Stronger equipment list with ventilated powered front seats, 15.6-inch touchscreen and 10-speaker Sony audio
- Boot is smaller at 193 litres versus 280 litres
- Shorter 2,710 mm wheelbase than the Nissan’s 2,870 mm
- No powered sliding door
Serena e-Power
- More family-friendly MPV packaging with 2,870 mm wheelbase, 1,885 mm height and powered left sliding door
- Bigger 280-litre boot
- Cheaper to buy and lighter, at 1,784 kg versus 1,916 kg
- No quoted EV range, AC charging, DC charging or V2L function
- Less driver-assist kit: passive cruise control and no lane-keeping assist
- Shorter manufacturer warranty at 5 years/100,000 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800 | RM 154,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| 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 naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,433 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm✓ | 123 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 315 Nm✓ |
| Battery Type | Lithium-iron Phosphate | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh✓ | 1.77 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 | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,784 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 280 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 205/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 205/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Ventilated 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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 Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation with Split Opening |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | 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 | 8-year/160,000 km ePower Components Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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 Serena e-Power FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Nissan Serena e-Power better?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is better for plug-in hybrid driving, equipment and warranty. The Nissan Serena e-Power is better for family access and luggage space, with a longer wheelbase, taller body, sliding door and bigger boot.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is RM5,000 more expensive: RM159,800 versus RM154,800 for the Nissan Serena e-Power.
Which is more practical for seven people?
The Nissan Serena e-Power has the practicality edge, with 280 litres of boot space, a 2,870 mm wheelbase and a powered left sliding door. The Chery Tiggo 8 counters with SUV packaging but has a smaller 193-litre boot.