Verdict
The RM22,912 gap is substantial, but it buys a larger seven-seat SUV with 251 hp, 390 Nm and all-wheel drive, against the Tucson’s 154 hp, 192 Nm and front-wheel drive. The Tiggo 9 is 180 mm longer and brings adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking, a 360-degree camera and powered, ventilated, heated and massaging front seats. The Tucson counters with a lower RM143,888 entry price, 582 litres of quoted boot space and an eight-year/160,000 km warranty. For Malaysian families needing six or seven seats, the Chery’s extra capacity and equipment justify its higher outlay.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, 251 hp and 390 Nm, AWD, and a much fuller driver-assistance and comfort kit.
Pick the Hyundai Tucson if five seats are enough and you want to save RM22,912 while getting a 582-litre boot and longer eight-year/160,000 km warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Hyundai Tucson RM143,888.
- Power and torque: Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Tucson 154 hp and 192 Nm.
- Driveline: Tiggo 9 all-wheel drive; Tucson front-wheel drive.
- Seating: Tiggo 9 seven seats; Tucson five seats.
- Dimensions: Tiggo 9 is 4,810 mm long with a 2,800 mm wheelbase; Tucson is 4,630 mm long with a 2,755 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: Tiggo 9 seven years/150,000 km; Tucson eight years/160,000 km.
Tiggo 9
- Seven seats and a 448-2,065 litre quoted boot range.
- 251 hp, 390 Nm, seven-speed wet DCT and AWD.
- Autonomous braking, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM22,912 more.
- Its quoted 448-litre boot figure is smaller than the Tucson’s 582 litres.
- Heavier at 1,887 kg versus 1,488 kg.
Tucson
- RM143,888 price saves RM22,912.
- 582-litre quoted boot space.
- Eight-year/160,000 km warranty.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 9’s seven.
- 154 hp and 192 Nm trail the Tiggo 9’s 251 hp and 390 Nm.
- No listed autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM143,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM440 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 154 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 192 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 81 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 6-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 181 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,630 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,865 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,665 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,755 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,488 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 54 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | 582 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear 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 | Electronic 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, third row seats | Available for 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | 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 | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | 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 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 |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-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 Push Button | Keyless Entry (Push Button Start) |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | — |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | — |
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 9 & Tucson for sale
Tiggo 9 vs Tucson FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Hyundai Tucson better?
The Tiggo 9 is the better fit for larger families and buyers who value performance, AWD and driver assistance: it has seven seats, 251 hp, 390 Nm and autonomous braking. The Tucson suits five-seat use and a lower purchase price.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800 and the Hyundai Tucson costs RM143,888, so the Tiggo 9 is RM22,912 more expensive.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Hyundai Tucson has the longer standard warranty at eight years or 160,000 km. The Chery Tiggo 9 is covered for seven years or 150,000 km, with a separate 10-year or one-million-km engine warranty.