Verdict
The Chery Tiggo Cross is RM15,000 cheaper at RM88,800, yet it has the bigger 380-litre boot, 51-litre tank, wider airbag coverage, dual-zone climate control, rear air vents, 360-degree camera and a seven-year warranty. The GAC GS3 costs RM103,800, but answers with real performance: 177 hp and 270 Nm versus 145 hp and 210 Nm, plus a quoted 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time. It is also longer, wider, has a 40 mm longer wheelbase and is 98 kg lighter. This is kit and warranty versus pace.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want more equipment, more boot space, a longer warranty and the lower RM88,800 price.
Pick the GAC GS3 if you want the stronger 177 hp/270 Nm engine, 7-speed DCT and quoted 7.5-second 0-100 km/h pace.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; GAC GS3 RM103,800
- Output: Chery Tiggo Cross 145 hp/210 Nm; GAC GS3 177 hp/270 Nm
- Gearbox: Chery Tiggo Cross 6-speed wet DCT; GAC GS3 7-speed wet DCT
- Size: Chery Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm long/2,610 mm wheelbase; GAC GS3 4,410 mm long/2,650 mm wheelbase
- Boot and tank: Chery Tiggo Cross 380 litres/51 litres; GAC GS3 341 litres/47 litres
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo Cross 7 years/150,000 km; GAC GS3 5 years/150,000 km
Tiggo Cross
- RM15,000 cheaper than the GAC GS3
- Bigger 380-litre boot and 51-litre fuel tank
- Adds dual-zone climate control, rear air vents, 360-degree camera, front sensors and seven-year warranty
- Weaker output at 145 hp and 210 Nm versus 177 hp and 270 Nm
- Heavier at 1,468 kg versus 1,370 kg
- No lane-keeping steering correction
GS3
- Much stronger 177 hp and 270 Nm engine
- Quoted 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time
- Longer 2,650 mm wheelbase and lower 1,370 kg kerb weight
- RM15,000 pricier
- Smaller 341-litre boot and 47-litre fuel tank
- Only driver and front passenger airbags listed, versus the Chery's front, side, rear side and curtain coverage
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 88,800✓ | RM 103,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,497 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp | 177 hp✓ |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 270 Nm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | Inline |
| Timing Type | Chain | Chain |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 7.5 seconds |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,410 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,650 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,370 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres✓ | 341 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Continental UC6 SUV |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Two-tone Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Two-tone Alloys |
| 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 and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Powered Driver's Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto |
| 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 |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
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 Cross vs GS3 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or GAC GS3 better?
The Chery Tiggo Cross is better for equipment, warranty and luggage space. The GAC GS3 is better for performance, with 177 hp, 270 Nm and a quoted 7.5-second 0-100 km/h time.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo Cross costs RM88,800, while the GAC GS3 costs RM103,800. That makes the GAC RM15,000 more expensive.
Which one has more boot space and family-friendly kit?
The Chery Tiggo Cross has the bigger boot at 380 litres versus 341 litres, plus rear air vents, more USB points, wireless charging, a 360-degree camera and a seven-year warranty.