Verdict
These are very different answers to the same budget. The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM26,382 more, but brings seven seats, a 448-2,065 litre boot, 251 hp and a 7-year/150,000 km warranty. Its annual road tax is also far lower at RM439 versus RM1,638. The Mazda BT-50 is the cheaper five-seat pickup, with 450 Nm against the Chery’s 390 Nm, a 76-litre tank and a longer 3,125 mm wheelbase. Choose by job: family SUV comfort and seating favour the Chery; pickup format and torque favour the Mazda.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, a powered 448-2,065 litre boot and a more fully featured family SUV cabin.
Pick the Mazda BT-50 if you want the lower entry price, 450 Nm of diesel torque and a pickup body.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Mazda BT-50 RM140,418.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Mazda BT-50 188 hp and 450 Nm.
- Seating and doors: Chery Tiggo 9 has 7 seats and 5 doors; Mazda BT-50 has 5 seats and 4 doors.
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 RM439 per year; Mazda BT-50 RM1,638 per year.
- Dimensions: Chery Tiggo 9 is 4,810 mm long with a 2,800 mm wheelbase; Mazda BT-50 is 5,280 mm long with a 3,125 mm wheelbase.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 9 gets 7 years/150,000 km; Mazda BT-50 gets 5 years/100,000 km.
Tiggo 9
- Seven seats and 448-2,065 litres of boot space.
- 251 hp, 7-speed wet DCT and all-wheel drive.
- 360-degree camera, auto parking, head-up display and 15.6-inch screen.
- Costs RM26,382 more than the Mazda BT-50.
- 390 Nm is 60 Nm down on the BT-50.
- Annual road tax is not a disadvantage; at RM439, it is RM1,199 lower than the BT-50's.
BT-50
- RM140,418 entry price and 450 Nm of diesel torque.
- 76-litre fuel tank and 3,125 mm wheelbase.
- Front foglamps, tiptronic control and full-size alloy spare tyre.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 9's seven.
- 188 hp is 63 hp lower than the Tiggo 9.
- No 360-degree camera, auto parking, head-up display or powered boot.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM140,418✓ |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | D-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM1,638 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Common-Rail Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,999 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 188 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 450 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 95.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16.3 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 6AT |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| 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✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 5,280 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,870 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,810 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 3,125 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 2,015 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 76 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 265/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 265/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Dunlop AT25 Grandtrek |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic 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, Driver's Knee |
| 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 two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Smart City Brake Support (SCBS) |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Warning Only |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| 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 Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Folding Bench with Tip-up Under-seat Storage |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| 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 Front, 1 USB Rear |
| 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 | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 8 Speakers |
| 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 Push Button | 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 |
| 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 |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| 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 | — |
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 & BT-50 for sale
Tiggo 9 vs BT-50 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Mazda BT-50 better?
The Tiggo 9 is better for carrying up to seven people, with a 448-2,065 litre boot, 251 hp and more parking assistance. The BT-50 suits buyers who specifically need a five-seat pickup and prefer its 450 Nm diesel output.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is RM26,382 more expensive: RM166,800 against RM140,418 for the Mazda BT-50.
Which has the better warranty and lower road tax?
The Tiggo 9 does. Its warranty runs for seven years or 150,000 km, versus five years or 100,000 km for the BT-50, while annual road tax is RM439 instead of RM1,638.