Verdict
These are cross-shopped only if your needs span family duty and work duty. The RM20,912-cheaper Maxus Terron 9 brings a 850 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing rating and 520 Nm diesel torque, but it is a five-seat pickup with RM838 annual road tax. The seven-seat Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800, yet answers the family brief with 448-2,065 litres of boot space, a 15.6-inch screen and a 7-year/150,000 km warranty. It is also much quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.0 seconds against 10.9 seconds.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, flexible 448-2,065-litre luggage space and stronger on-road performance.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if an 850 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing capacity and lower purchase price matter more than passenger capacity.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Maxus Terron 9 RM145,888.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Maxus Terron 9 219 hp and 520 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: Chery Tiggo 9 8.0 seconds; Maxus Terron 9 10.9 seconds.
- Rated fuel economy: Chery Tiggo 9 8.3 L/100 km; Maxus Terron 9 7.9 L/100 km.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 9 seven seats; Maxus Terron 9 five seats.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 9 7 years/150,000 km; Maxus Terron 9 5 years/100,000 km.
Tiggo 9
- Seven seats and 448-2,065 litres of boot space.
- 251 hp and 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 15.6-inch touchscreen, 14-speaker Sony audio and 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM20,912 more.
- 390 Nm trails the Terron 9's 520 Nm.
- Rated at 8.3 L/100 km versus 7.9 L/100 km.
Terron 9
- RM145,888 entry price.
- 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing capacity.
- 520 Nm diesel torque and ZF eight-speed automatic.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 9's seven.
- 10.9-second 0-100 km/h time versus 8.0 seconds.
- 5-year/100,000 km warranty is shorter than 7 years/150,000 km.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM145,888✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | D-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM838 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 219 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 520 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 88.3 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds✓ | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | 7.9 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 209 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 2,470 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Payload 850 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic for Rear Doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | Front Dual Pretensioning |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats, third row seats | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | — |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED |
| Taillamps | 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 | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 4 |
| 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 | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | — |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | — |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Intelligent Cruise Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | — |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000 |
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 & Terron 9 for sale
Tiggo 9 vs Terron 9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The Tiggo 9 is better for carrying up to seven people, luggage and enjoying more cabin equipment. The Terron 9 is the better work tool: it has an 850 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing rating and 520 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM20,912 more than the Maxus Terron 9: RM166,800 against RM145,888.
Which is cheaper to run on paper?
The Terron 9 has the better rated fuel economy at 7.9 L/100 km against 8.3 L/100 km, but its annual road tax is higher at RM838 versus RM439 for the Tiggo 9.