Verdict
At RM166,800, the Tiggo 9 is RM55,000 cheaper than the RM221,800 Camry, yet brings seven seats, all-wheel drive and 251 hp/390 Nm against the Toyota’s five seats, front-wheel drive and 201 hp/246 Nm. Its 8.0-second 0-100 km/h time also beats 8.9 seconds. The Camry is 322 kg lighter at 1,565 kg, 110 mm longer and has a 25 mm longer wheelbase, but its annual road tax is RM867 versus RM439. For a Malaysian family needing three rows and more equipment, the Chery is the clear value pick.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, 448-2,065 litres of luggage room, AWD and a RM55,000 lower purchase price.
Pick the Toyota Camry if you want a five-seat sedan that is 322 kg lighter, 110 mm longer and has an eight-speed automatic with paddle shifts.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Toyota Camry RM221,800.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Toyota Camry 201 hp and 246 Nm.
- Driveline and acceleration: Chery Tiggo 9 AWD, 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; Toyota Camry FWD, 8.9 seconds.
- Seating and boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 seven seats and 448-2,065 litres; Toyota Camry five seats and 524 litres.
- Weight and wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 9 1,887 kg and 2,800 mm; Toyota Camry 1,565 kg and 2,825 mm.
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 RM439 per year; Toyota Camry RM867 per year.
Tiggo 9
- Seven seats with 448-2,065 litres of boot space.
- 251 hp, 390 Nm and all-wheel drive.
- 15.6-inch screen, 14-speaker Sony audio, panoramic glass roof and auto parking.
- Heavier at 1,887 kg versus the Camry’s 1,565 kg.
- Shorter at 4,810 mm with a 2,800 mm wheelbase, against 4,920 mm and 2,825 mm.
- Warranty mileage is capped at 150,000 km; the Camry’s five-year warranty has unlimited mileage.
Camry
- 322 kg lighter than the Tiggo 9.
- Longer 4,920 mm body and 2,825 mm wheelbase.
- Gets Tiptronic manual control, paddle shifts and front foglamps.
- Costs RM55,000 more and annual road tax is RM428 higher.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 9’s seven, with no third row.
- 201 hp and 246 Nm trail the Tiggo 9’s 251 hp and 390 Nm; it is also front-wheel drive rather than AWD.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800✓ | RM221,800 |
| Body type | SUV | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM867 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 201 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 246 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 14 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic |
| Gears | 7 | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds✓ | 8.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | 210 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,565 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | 524 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | Space Saver |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| 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 Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Fixed Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone 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 | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 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 | Manual Rear Sun Shades |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker JBL Sound System |
| 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 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 | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| 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 | Unlimited✓ |
| 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.
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Tiggo 9 vs Camry FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Toyota Camry better?
The Tiggo 9 is the stronger choice for family space and equipment: it costs RM55,000 less, has seven seats, AWD and 251 hp. Choose the Camry only if a lighter five-seat sedan, longer wheelbase and paddle-shift eight-speed automatic matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800 and the Toyota Camry costs RM221,800, so the Camry is RM55,000 more expensive. The Tiggo 9’s annual road tax is also lower at RM439, compared with RM867.
Which has more passenger and cargo capacity?
The Tiggo 9 has seven seats and a 448-2,065 litre boot, with split-folding second- and third-row seats. The Camry has five seats and a fixed rear bench, with 524 litres of boot space.