Verdict
The Chery Tiggo Cross is the cheaper, more conventional B-segment SUV: RM88,800 buys a 1.5 turbo petrol with 145 hp, 210 Nm, a 6-speed wet DCT and a 7-year/150,000 km warranty. The Neta Neta X costs RM119,900, but brings EV running, a 160 hp/210 Nm motor, 52.49 kWh LFP battery and 401 km range. It is also the bigger car, with a 508-litre boot versus 380 litres. The Neta has the space and EV brief; the Chery has the sharper on-paper value and stronger listed driver assistance.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want the lower purchase price, longer vehicle warranty and listed features such as adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring and autonomous emergency braking.
Pick the Neta Neta X if you want an EV with 401 km range, a larger cabin footprint, bigger boot and a panoramic sliding sunroof.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Neta Neta X RM119,900
- Powertrain: Chery 1.5 turbo petrol with 145 hp and 210 Nm; Neta single electric motor with 160 hp and 210 Nm
- Battery/range: Chery has a 51-litre fuel tank; Neta has a 52.49 kWh LFP battery and 401 km EV range
- Size: Chery 4,318 mm long with a 2,610 mm wheelbase; Neta 4,619 mm long with a 2,770 mm wheelbase
- Boot space: Chery 380 litres; Neta 508 litres
- Warranty: Chery 7 years/150,000 km; Neta 5 years/150,000 km plus 8 years/180,000 km battery warranty
Tiggo Cross
- Much lower price by RM31,100
- Longer 7-year vehicle warranty
- Listed with adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking and collision warning
- Smaller 380-litre boot versus 508 litres
- No panoramic sliding sunroof or powered boot listed
- Single-zone is not the issue here — the Chery gets dual-zone climate control, but it lacks built-in navigation
Neta X
- EV drivetrain with 401 km range
- Bigger body and longer 2,770 mm wheelbase
- Larger 508-litre boot, powered boot and panoramic sliding sunroof
- Costs RM31,100 more
- Shorter 5-year vehicle warranty
- No listed autonomous braking, blind spot monitoring, collision warning or adaptive cruise control
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 88,800✓ | RM 119,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 145 hp | — |
| Torque | 210 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 77 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 210 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Lithium-ion Phosphate |
| Battery Capacity | — | 52.49 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 401 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 9.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 150 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,619 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,770 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 508 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/60R18 |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Chao Yang Radial RP76 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Chassis | Unibody | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" 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 and Rear Curtain | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags |
| 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 outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Driver Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| 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 |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Sliding Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Glass Roof Shade |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 15.6" Touchscreen with Navigation, Voice Control, Online Music Streaming and Apple CarPlay with 8 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down Function |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Entry |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Surround View |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year/180,000 km Battery Warranty |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 100✓ |
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 Neta X FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Neta Neta X better?
The Chery Tiggo Cross is better value on paper, with the lower price, longer vehicle warranty and more listed driver assistance. The Neta Neta X is better if you specifically want EV running, more boot space and a larger body.
What is the price difference?
The Neta Neta X costs RM31,100 more than the Chery Tiggo Cross. The extra money buys an EV powertrain, 401 km range, a bigger boot, powered boot and panoramic sliding sunroof.
Which has more boot space?
The Neta Neta X has the bigger boot at 508 litres. The Chery Tiggo Cross has 380 litres, so the Neta gives you 128 litres more luggage capacity.