Chery Tiggo 9 vs Zeekr 7X
Verdict
At RM166,800, the Chery Tiggo 9 is RM13,000 cheaper than the RM179,800 Zeekr 7X, and it spends that brief on seven seats, AWD and a 448-2,065 litre boot. The Zeekr hits back hard as an EV: 416 hp, 440 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 6.0 seconds, 480 km range and up to 450 kW DC charging. For a Malaysian buyer, this is petrol flexibility and family seating against stronger performance, home/rapid charging potential and a five-seat layout.
Tiggo 9
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you need seven seats, all-wheel drive and a petrol SUV with the lower purchase price.
7X
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you want the quicker EV, 480 km range and much faster charging numbers on paper.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Zeekr 7X RM179,800
- Output: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp/390 Nm petrol; Zeekr 7X 416 hp/440 Nm electric
- 0-100 km/h: Chery Tiggo 9 8.0 seconds; Zeekr 7X 6.0 seconds
- Seats: Chery Tiggo 9 7; Zeekr 7X 5
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448-2,065 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres
- Wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 9 2,800 mm; Zeekr 7X 2,900 mm
Tiggo 9
- Seven seats with 7 three-point seat belts
- All-wheel drive and a 65-litre petrol tank
- 7-year/150,000 km manufacturer warranty, plus 10-year or one million km engine warranty
- Slower 0-100 km/h time: 8.0 seconds versus 6.0 seconds
- Shorter wheelbase: 2,800 mm versus 2,900 mm
- No built-in navigation listed, while the Zeekr 7X has it
7X
- Stronger output at 416 hp and 440 Nm
- 480 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 450 kW DC charging
- Longer 2,900 mm wheelbase and 539-litre boot
- Costs RM13,000 more
- Five seats only, versus seven in the Chery Tiggo 9
- Tyre repair kit only; the Chery Tiggo 9 gets a full-size spare
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 166,800✓ | RM 179,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 251 hp | — |
| Torque | 390 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 416 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium Iron Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | — | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 |
| 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) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 19" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Solid Discs | Solid Discs |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 439✓ | RM 615 |
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 7X FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is better for performance and EV running, with 416 hp, 440 Nm and a 6.0-second 0-100 km/h time. The Chery Tiggo 9 is better for family use if you need seven seats and AWD.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM166,800, while the Zeekr 7X costs RM179,800. That makes the Zeekr 7X RM13,000 more expensive.
Which one has more space?
The Chery Tiggo 9 has seven seats and a 448-2,065 litre boot range. The Zeekr 7X has five seats, a 539-litre boot and a longer 2,900 mm wheelbase versus 2,800 mm.