Verdict
Only RM500 separates these C-segment SUVs: the CKD Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,400, while the CBU MG HS is RM129,900. The Tiggo 7 is the more technically ambitious choice, pairing a 139 hp/215 Nm 1.5 litre engine with a 201 hp/310 Nm motor, 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km range. It also brings blind-spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking and adaptive cruise control. The MG counters with a stronger 160 hp/250 Nm petrol engine, a 50 mm longer wheelbase and unlimited-mileage warranty, but its passive cruise control and absent ADAS leave it feeling less complete.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you can charge a plug-in hybrid and want 90 km electric range, stronger driver assistance and more cabin equipment.
Pick the MG HS if you want a conventional 1.5 litre turbo petrol SUV with a 2,720 mm wheelbase and unlimited-mileage warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; MG HS RM129,900.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 7 has a 139 hp/215 Nm engine plus 201 hp/310 Nm motor; HS has a 160 hp/250 Nm engine.
- Battery and electric range: Tiggo 7 has 18.3 kWh and 90 km; HS has no battery or electric range.
- Wheelbase: Tiggo 7 2,670 mm; HS 2,720 mm.
- Boot space: Tiggo 7 475 litres; HS 463 litres.
- Wheels: Tiggo 7 18-inch alloys with 225/60R18 tyres; HS 17-inch alloys with 215/60R17 tyres.
Tiggo 7
- 18.3 kWh plug-in hybrid battery with 90 km range
- Blind-spot monitoring, AEB and adaptive cruise control
- Ventilated and heated powered front seats
- 50 mm shorter wheelbase than the MG HS
- Tyre repair kit instead of the MG HS's space-saver spare
- 7-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty has a mileage cap
HS
- 160 hp and 250 Nm 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine
- 2,720 mm wheelbase is 50 mm longer
- 5-year unlimited-mileage vehicle warranty
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking or lane-keeping assistance
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control
- Manual passenger seat and single-zone air-conditioning
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400✓ | RM129,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,490 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 160 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 250 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Dual-clutch Automatic (Dry) |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 7-speed, Twin-clutch Transmission |
| Gears | — | 7 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,574 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,876 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,664 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres✓ | 463 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Maxxis Bravo HPM5 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 17" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| 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 | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated and Heated | Powered Driver Seat, Manual Front Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 4 USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 10.25" Touchscreen with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 7 Years/Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Powertrain |
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.
Used Tiggo 7 & HS for sale
Tiggo 7 vs HS FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or MG HS better?
The Chery Tiggo 7 is the better-equipped choice, with plug-in hybrid running, 90 km electric range, AEB, blind-spot monitoring and adaptive cruise control. Choose the MG HS if its 160 hp petrol engine, longer 2,720 mm wheelbase and unlimited-mileage warranty matter more.
What is the price difference?
The MG HS costs RM500 more than the Chery Tiggo 7: RM129,900 against RM129,400. The small gap makes equipment and charging access more important than purchase price.
Can the Chery Tiggo 7 be charged externally?
Yes. The Tiggo 7 has an 18.3 kWh battery, 6.6 kW AC charging and 40 kW DC charging, plus 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability. The MG HS is a petrol model and has no charging provision.
