Chery Tiggo 9 vs Jetour T2
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800 against the Jetour T2’s RM156,800, and the extra RM10,000 buys more power, seven seats, a wider safety kit list and more convenience equipment. It is the more complete family SUV on paper. The Jetour T2 fights back with a taller, wider body, a bigger 70-litre tank, 580 litres of boot space in five-seat mode and a boxier look. Both are CKD petrol AWD SUVs with the same RM439 road tax and 7-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty, so the split is more about cabin use than ownership basics.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, stronger outputs and more driver-assist and comfort kit for family use.
Pick the Jetour T2 if you want the cheaper, boxier five-seat SUV with the bigger fuel tank and taller stance.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Jetour T2 RM156,800
- Output: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm; Jetour T2 241 hp/375 Nm
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 9 7 seats; Jetour T2 5 seats
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448-2,065 litres; Jetour T2 580 litres
- Dimensions: Chery Tiggo 9 4,810/1,925/1,741 mm; Jetour T2 4,785/2,006/1,880 mm
- Fuel tank: Chery Tiggo 9 65 litres; Jetour T2 70 litres
Tiggo 9
- More powerful 2.0 turbo with 251 hp and 390 Nm
- Seven seats with 7 three-point seat belts and ISOFIX for the outer middle-row and third-row seats
- Adds head-up display, auto parking, powered boot and electric steering adjustment
- RM10,000 dearer than the Jetour T2
- Smaller 65-litre fuel tank versus 70 litres
- No front foglamps, while the Jetour T2 has them
T2
- RM10,000 cheaper to buy
- Wider and taller body at 2,006 mm wide and 1,880 mm high
- Bigger 70-litre fuel tank and 580-litre boot in five-seat form
- Five seats only, versus seven in the Chery Tiggo 9
- Lower outputs at 241 hp and 375 Nm
- Manual boot, no head-up display and no auto parking
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800 | 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 | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 241 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 375 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,785 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 2,006 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,880 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,800 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,880 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 70 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | 580 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 255/60R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 255/60R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | 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 | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 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, Rear 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 | 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 Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | 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 | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | 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 | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | 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 Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | Panoramic Glass Shade |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-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 Push Button | Keyless Operation (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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| 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 | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439 | 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 9 vs T2 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Jetour T2 better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is better for most family buyers because it has seven seats, more power and more equipment. The Jetour T2 makes sense if you prefer a cheaper, boxier five-seat SUV.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is RM10,000 more expensive than the Jetour T2. The gap mainly buys extra seats, higher outputs and added kit such as a powered boot, head-up display and auto parking.
Which one has more luggage space?
In five-seat form, the Jetour T2 lists a larger 580-litre boot against the Chery Tiggo 9’s 448 litres. Fold the Tiggo 9’s seats and it expands to 2,065 litres, so it has the bigger maximum load space.