Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800, RM47,450 more than the Jetour VT9, but brings a 251 hp/390 Nm 2.0-litre turbo, seven-speed DCT and all-wheel drive against 154 hp/230 Nm, a six-speed DCT and front-wheel drive. It is also 86 mm longer with an 80 mm longer wheelbase, and its 448-2,065-litre boot is far more usable than the VT9’s 89 litres. The VT9’s case is simple: far lower entry cost and RM120 annual road tax versus RM439. For family touring and active safety, the Tiggo 9 earns its premium; for seven seats on a tighter budget, take the VT9.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want the 251 hp AWD drivetrain, a 448-2,065-litre boot and a much fuller active-safety suite.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if saving RM47,450 upfront and RM319 a year in road tax matters more than performance, cargo capacity and driver assists.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Jetour VT9 RM119,350.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm; Jetour VT9 154 hp/230 Nm.
- Driveline and transmission: Chery Tiggo 9 AWD with 7-speed DCT; Jetour VT9 FWD with 6-speed DCT.
- Dimensions: Chery Tiggo 9 4,810 mm long with 2,800 mm wheelbase; Jetour VT9 4,724 mm and 2,720 mm.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448-2,065 litres; Jetour VT9 89 litres.
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 RM439/year; Jetour VT9 RM120/year.
Tiggo 9
- 251 hp and 390 Nm with all-wheel drive
- 448-2,065-litre boot and full-size spare tyre
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control
- RM47,450 higher purchase price
- RM439 annual road tax versus RM120
- Heavier at 1,887 kg versus 1,551 kg
VT9
- RM47,450 lower purchase price
- RM120 annual road tax
- Lighter 1,551 kg kerb weight
- 154 hp and 230 Nm, versus 251 hp and 390 Nm
- 89-litre boot versus 448-2,065 litres
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM119,350✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM120✓ |
| 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 | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 154 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 230 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 9.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 6-speed DCT |
| 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 | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 57 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 89 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Sailun Terramax SV301 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| 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 |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats, third row seats | Available for Outer Two Middle 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 Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| 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 | Single-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 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A 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 | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| 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 | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 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 |
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 9 vs VT9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Jetour VT9 better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the better-equipped and more capable choice, with AWD, 251 hp, 390 Nm, autonomous braking and vastly greater boot capacity. The Jetour VT9 is the sensible choice only when its RM47,450 saving is decisive.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM47,450 more than the Jetour VT9. Its annual road tax is also RM319 higher, at RM439 versus RM120.
Which has the better safety equipment?
The Chery Tiggo 9 has the stronger safety kit: autonomous braking, collision warning, blind-spot monitoring, steering-correction lane keeping, adaptive cruise control and more airbags. The Jetour VT9 has front and front-side airbags, ABS/EBD and stability control, but lacks those driver assists.