Chery Tiggo 9 vs Toyota Harrier
Verdict
At RM166,800 against RM289,000, the Chery Tiggo 9 lands RM122,200 below the Toyota Harrier yet gives you seven seats, AWD, 251 hp, 390 Nm and a larger 448-litre boot. The Harrier counters with a petrol hybrid/REV powertrain, eCVT and CBU status, but its 175 hp, 221 Nm, five-seat cabin and 396-litre boot are weaker on paper. For a Malaysian buyer needing space and numbers, the Tiggo 9 has the clearer case. But if you specifically want the Toyota’s hybrid layout, the Harrier is the one.
Tiggo 9
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want seven seats, AWD, stronger outputs and a much lower price.
Harrier
Pick the Toyota Harrier if you want a five-seat CBU SUV with a petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain and eCVT.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Toyota Harrier RM289,000
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 9 7; Toyota Harrier 5
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm; Toyota Harrier 175 hp/221 Nm
- Driven wheels: Chery Tiggo 9 AWD; Toyota Harrier FWD
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448 litres; Toyota Harrier 396 litres
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 RM439/year; Toyota Harrier RM830/year
Tiggo 9
- RM122,200 cheaper
- Seven seats and 448-litre boot
- 251 hp, 390 Nm and AWD
- Petrol only, not hybrid
- Wet dual-clutch gearbox may not suit buyers wanting an eCVT
- CKD, if CBU matters to you
Harrier
- Petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain
- eCVT automatic
- CBU assembly
- Only five seats
- Lower 175 hp and 221 Nm outputs
- Costs RM122,200 more
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800✓ | RM 289,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing and hybrid assistance (VVT-iE on intake, VVT-i on exhaust) |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 175 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | — | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 118 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 202 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium Ion |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| 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✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,740 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,690 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,695 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 396 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Bridgestone Alenza H/L 33 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Disc |
| 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 on 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 |
| Safety Notes | — | Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert with Braking |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Bi-LED 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 | 12-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest, Manual Recline |
| 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 | Full-sized Moonroof with Electrochromic Function |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Cupholder Lights and Footwell 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 | 8" Display Audio with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Six 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 | Powered with Kick Sensor |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Front and Rear 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 | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Hybrid Battery, Inverter and PCU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 830 |
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 Harrier FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Toyota Harrier better?
On the numbers, the Chery Tiggo 9 is better for most buyers: it is cheaper, more powerful, has AWD, seven seats and a larger boot. Choose the Toyota Harrier only if its petrol hybrid/REV drivetrain and CBU status matter more to you.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800, while the Toyota Harrier costs RM289,000. That makes the Tiggo 9 cheaper by RM122,200.
Which SUV is more practical for family use?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the more practical family SUV here, with seven seats and 448 litres of boot space. The Toyota Harrier has five seats and a 396-litre boot.