Verdict
At RM88,800, the Tiggo Cross costs RM6,200 less and brings a 145 hp/210 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring. The RM95,000 Seres 3 counters with an electric motor producing 161 hp and 300 Nm, a 53.6 kWh battery quoted for 340 km, plus a much larger 525-litre boot. It is also 45 mm longer in wheelbase. Choose the Seres only if home or workplace charging suits your routine; its 60 kW DC charging rate is modest.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want the lower purchase price, petrol refuelling convenience and a fuller safety-assist package.
Pick the Seres 3 if you can charge regularly and want 300 Nm of electric-motor torque with a 525-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Seres 3 RM95,000
- Powertrain: Tiggo Cross 145 hp/210 Nm 1.5L turbo petrol; Seres 3 161 hp/300 Nm electric motor
- Energy storage and range: Tiggo Cross 51-litre fuel tank; Seres 3 53.6 kWh battery with 340 km range
- Boot space: Tiggo Cross 380 litres; Seres 3 525 litres
- Wheelbase: Tiggo Cross 2,610 mm; Seres 3 2,655 mm
- Driver assistance: Tiggo Cross adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and autonomous braking; Seres 3 passive cruise control and no listed blind-spot…
Tiggo Cross
- RM6,200 lower purchase price
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and autonomous braking
- 360-degree camera and front parking sensors
- 380-litre boot is 145 litres smaller
- 145 hp and 210 Nm trail the Seres 3's 161 hp and 300 Nm
- No powered passenger seat
3
- 161 hp and 300 Nm electric motor
- 525-litre boot and 2,655 mm wheelbase
- Powered front seats and space-saver spare tyre
- RM6,200 higher purchase price
- 60 kW DC charging rate
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control, with no listed autonomous braking or blind-spot monitoring
What the Tiggo Cross has over the 3
What the 3 has over the Tiggo Cross
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
Boot space favours the 3: 525 litres against 380.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800✓ | RM95,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM905/mo✓ | RM970/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,588✓ | RM2,718 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | — | RM1,401 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM7.00 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM21,193 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | — | 4.9 hours |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | — | 65 min |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 161 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 53.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,650 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, 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 | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| 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 Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| 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 Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 6 Speakers |
| 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 Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 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 | 160,000 km✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Tiggo Cross vs 3 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Seres 3 better?
The Tiggo Cross is the better all-rounder for buyers who need petrol convenience and active safety aids. The Seres 3 is the better fit for regular charging, stronger 300 Nm electric torque and its 525-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Seres 3 costs RM95,000, which is RM6,200 more than the RM88,800 Chery Tiggo Cross.
How far can the Seres 3 travel and how quickly can it charge?
The Seres 3 has a 53.6 kWh battery and a quoted 340 km range. It accepts AC charging at up to 11 kW and DC charging at up to 60 kW.
How long does charging take?
The 3's 53.6 kWh battery takes about 4.9 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 65 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 60 kW peak.
Which has the better warranty?
The Tiggo Cross carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the 3.