Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 against the Suzuki Fronx at RM147,888, so the gap is RM11,912. For that, the Tiggo 8 moves this contest into a different class: 7 seats, a 1.5 litre turbo plug-in hybrid set-up, 90 km EV range, 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging. The Fronx answers with a smaller B-segment footprint and a bigger 308-litre boot versus the Tiggo 8’s 193 litres. If you need three rows, the Suzuki simply cannot match it.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, plug-in hybrid driving with 90 km EV range and the stronger 139 hp/215 Nm petrol engine plus 201 hp/310 Nm motor.
Pick the Suzuki Fronx if you want the lower price, a smaller SUV and the larger 308-litre boot in a five-seat package.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Suzuki Fronx RM147,888
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 8 7; Suzuki Fronx 5
- Powertrain output: Chery Tiggo 8 139 hp/215 Nm petrol plus 201 hp/310 Nm motor; Suzuki Fronx 100 hp/138 Nm
- Size: Chery Tiggo 8 4,725 mm long and 1,860 mm wide; Suzuki Fronx 3,995 mm long and 1,765 mm wide
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Suzuki Fronx 308 litres
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 8 7 years/150,000 km; Suzuki Fronx 3 years/100,000 km
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats against the Fronx’s five
- Plug-in hybrid system with 18.3 kWh LFP battery and 90 km EV range
- Stronger cabin kit: 15.6-inch screen, 10-speaker Sony audio and ventilated powered front seats
- Costs RM11,912 more
- Smaller listed boot: 193 litres versus 308 litres
- No head-up display; the Fronx has one
Fronx
- Lower purchase price
- Bigger listed boot: 308 litres versus 193 litres
- Head-up display and paddle shifters are fitted
- Five seats only; the Tiggo 8 has seven
- Much lower outputs: 100 hp/138 Nm versus the Tiggo 8’s petrol engine and electric motor figures
- Shorter warranty at 3 years/100,000 km versus 7 years/150,000 km
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 159,800 | RM 147,888✓ |
| 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 | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing and Mild-hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 139 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 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 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 6AT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,765 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,550 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 37 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 308 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 195/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 195/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Drum Brakes |
| 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 & 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 two rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Reflector |
| 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-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-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, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 6 Spekers |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 5-year/100,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | 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 Fronx FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Suzuki Fronx better?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is better for family use because it has seven seats, plug-in hybrid hardware and a longer warranty. The Suzuki Fronx is better if you want a cheaper, smaller five-seat SUV with more listed boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is RM11,912 more expensive than the Suzuki Fronx.
Which has more boot space?
The Suzuki Fronx has more listed boot space at 308 litres, while the Chery Tiggo 8 has 193 litres. The Tiggo 8’s advantage is seating capacity, with seven seats versus five.