Verdict
The Tiggo 9 costs RM16,000 less, seats seven and brings a 448-litre boot that expands to 2,065 litres, making it the more adaptable family SUV. Its 251 hp, 390 Nm turbo petrol drivetrain reaches 100 km/h in eight seconds and returns a rated 8.3 L/100 km. The five-seat 7X is quicker at six seconds, with a 416 hp, 440 Nm rear motor, 75 kWh battery and 480 km range. For Malaysian buyers with home or workplace charging, the Zeekr’s 450 kW DC capability is a major draw; large-family duty favours Chery.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, a full-size spare tyre and a seven-year manufacturer warranty for RM16,000 less.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if five seats are enough and you can use its 480 km EV range, 450 kW DC charging and quicker six-second sprint.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Seating: Chery Tiggo 9 seven seats; Zeekr 7X five seats.
- Performance: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp, 390 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 8.0 seconds; Zeekr 7X 416 hp, 440 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds.
- Power source: Chery Tiggo 9 has a 1,998 cc turbo petrol engine rated at 8.3 L/100 km; Zeekr 7X has a 75 kWh battery and 480 km EV range.
- Wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 9 2,800 mm; Zeekr 7X 2,900 mm.
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 RM439 per year; Zeekr 7X RM615 per year.
Tiggo 9
- Seven seats and up to 2,065 litres of boot space with seats folded.
- Heated, ventilated and massaging front seats, plus rear heating and ventilation.
- Seven-year, 150,000 km manufacturer warranty and a full-size spare tyre.
- Slower 0-100 km/h time of 8.0 seconds versus 6.0 seconds.
- No EV range, V2L or 450 kW DC charging; its rated petrol consumption is 8.3 L/100 km.
- Shorter 2,800 mm wheelbase than the Zeekr’s 2,900 mm.
7X
- 416 hp and 440 Nm rear motor, with 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds.
- 75 kWh battery, 480 km range, 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC charging.
- 539-litre boot, matrix LED headlamps and a 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro system.
- RM16,000 dearer and RM176 higher in annual road tax.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 9’s seven.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty versus seven years, and only a tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800✓ | RM182,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM615 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 251 hp | — |
| Torque | 390 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 416 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | 6 seconds✓ |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| 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 & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Full LED | 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 | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| 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 | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| 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 |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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 & 7X for sale
Tiggo 9 vs 7X FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Tiggo 9 is better for seven-seat family use, a much larger maximum cargo capacity and a lower purchase price. The 7X is better for EV driving: it is two seconds quicker to 100 km/h, has 480 km range and supports 450 kW DC charging.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM182,800, which is RM16,000 more than the Chery Tiggo 9 at RM166,800.
Which has the better charging and long-distance capability?
The Zeekr 7X is the only EV here, with a 75 kWh battery, 480 km range, 22 kW AC charging and 450 kW DC charging. The Tiggo 9 instead uses a 65-litre petrol tank and has a rated economy figure of 8.3 L/100 km.