Chery Tiggo 9 vs Toyota Fortuner
Verdict
The Tiggo 9 is the numbers winner for family use: it costs RM166,800 against RM195,880, has 251 hp to the Fortuner’s 148 hp, and gives you 448 litres of boot space instead of 200 litres. The Toyota hits back with 400 Nm from diesel, an 80-litre tank and a 4-star ASEAN NCAP score, but it also asks more road tax at RM754 versus RM439. If you need seven seats and AWD, both do it; the split is petrol power and space against diesel torque and rating.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want the cheaper seven-seat AWD SUV with 251 hp, 448 litres of boot space, 10 airbags and a seven-year warranty.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you want diesel torque, the larger 80-litre tank and a 4-star ASEAN NCAP-rated seven-seat AWD SUV.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880
- Output: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp/400 Nm
- Size: Chery Tiggo 9 4,810/1,925/1,741 mm; Toyota Fortuner 4,795/1,855/1,835 mm
- Wheelbase and boot: Chery Tiggo 9 2,800 mm/448 L; Toyota Fortuner 2,745 mm/200 L
- Safety kit: Chery Tiggo 9 10 airbags and AEB; Toyota Fortuner 7 airbags and no AEB listed
- Fuel tank and road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 65 L/RM439; Toyota Fortuner 80 L/RM754
Tiggo 9
- Much stronger 251 hp output
- 448-litre boot is far larger
- Seven-year warranty
- Smaller 65-litre fuel tank
- ASEAN NCAP rating not listed
- Torque trails the Fortuner by 10 Nm
Fortuner
- Diesel engine with 400 Nm
- Larger 80-litre fuel tank
- 4-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Costs RM29,080 more
- Only 148 hp
- Boot space is just 200 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800✓ | RM 195,880 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| 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 | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Ladder-frame |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats, third row seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Halogen Projector |
| 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| 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 | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| 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 | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 754 |
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 Fortuner FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Toyota Fortuner better?
For most family buyers, the Chery Tiggo 9 is stronger on numbers: it is cheaper, more powerful, has a much bigger boot and gets more airbags. The Toyota Fortuner makes more sense if you prioritise diesel torque, the 80-litre tank and its 4-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is RM29,080 cheaper. It is priced at RM166,800, while the Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880.
Which is more practical for seven-seat family use?
The Chery Tiggo 9 has the edge on cabin-related numbers, with a 2,800 mm wheelbase and 448-litre boot. The Toyota Fortuner has a shorter 2,745 mm wheelbase and a smaller 200-litre boot.