Chery Tiggo Cross vs Toyota Veloz
Verdict
The Chery Tiggo Cross is the cheaper, punchier five-seat SUV at RM88,800, with 145 hp, 210 Nm and a 380-litre boot. The Toyota Veloz is RM6,200 dearer at RM95,000, but it answers with seven seats, a longer 2,750 mm wheelbase and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Its 105 hp and 138 Nm are clearly down, though. For a Malaysian family, this is less about brand theatre and more about layout: luggage and performance, or extra chairs.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you only need five seats and want more power, a larger quoted boot and a longer 7-year warranty for less money.
Pick the Toyota Veloz if seven seats, a longer wheelbase and a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating matter more than power and boot space.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Toyota Veloz RM95,000
- Body/seats: Chery Tiggo Cross SUV with 5 seats; Toyota Veloz MPV with 7 seats
- Output: Chery Tiggo Cross 145 hp/210 Nm; Toyota Veloz 105 hp/138 Nm
- Size: Chery Tiggo Cross 4,318 mm long/1,830 mm wide; Toyota Veloz 4,475 mm long/1,750 mm wide
- Wheelbase/boot: Chery Tiggo Cross 2,610 mm/380 litres; Toyota Veloz 2,750 mm/137 litres
- Warranty/ASEAN NCAP: Chery Tiggo Cross 7 years/no rating listed; Toyota Veloz 5 years/5-star
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 88,800✓ | RM 95,000 |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 7 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Power | 145 hp✓ | 105 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm✓ | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,475 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,700 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Boot space | 380 L✓ | 137 L |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 43 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5★ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7✓ | 5 |
| 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
- Stronger 145 hp and 210 Nm engine
- Larger 380-litre boot
- Lower RM88,800 price and 7-year warranty
- Only five seats
- No ASEAN NCAP rating listed
- Shorter 2,610 mm wheelbase
Veloz
- Seven-seat cabin
- Longer 2,750 mm wheelbase
- 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating
- Lower 105 hp and 138 Nm outputs
- Smaller 137-litre boot
- Costs RM6,200 more
Tiggo Cross vs Veloz FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Toyota Veloz better?
The Chery Tiggo Cross is better for power, boot space and warranty. The Toyota Veloz is better if you need seven seats and want its 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Veloz costs RM6,200 more: RM95,000 versus RM88,800 for the Chery Tiggo Cross.
Which one is more practical for a family?
For passengers, the Toyota Veloz wins with seven seats. For luggage with five people on board, the Chery Tiggo Cross has the advantage with 380 litres versus 137 litres.