Verdict
At RM129,400, the Chery Tiggo 7 is RM500 cheaper than the RM129,900 MG HS, yet brings plug-in hybrid running with an 18.3-kWh battery and a claimed 90 km EV range. That matters if you can charge regularly: it also accepts 6.6-kW AC and 40-kW DC charging. The MG counters with a stronger 160-hp, 250-Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine against the Chery’s 139 hp and 215 Nm engine figures, plus a 50-mm longer wheelbase. But the Tiggo 7’s eight airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control make it the more comprehensively equipped choice.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if plug-in hybrid driving, a 90-km EV range and a fuller active-safety suite matter more than outright petrol-engine output.
Pick the MG HS if you want the higher-output 160-hp, 250-Nm petrol engine, a 2,720-mm wheelbase and unlimited-mileage warranty cover.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; MG HS RM129,900.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 7 has a 139-hp/215-Nm 1.5L plug-in hybrid engine plus a 201-hp/310-Nm motor; HS has a 160-hp/250-Nm 1.5L turbo petrol engine.
- Electric capability: Tiggo 7 has an 18.3-kWh battery, 90 km EV range, 6.6-kW AC and 40-kW DC charging; HS has no battery, EV range or charging provision.
- Wheelbase: Tiggo 7 2,670 mm; HS 2,720 mm.
- Safety: Tiggo 7 has 8 airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist; HS has 6 airbags and no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
- Wheels and boot: Tiggo 7 has 18-inch wheels and a 475-litre boot; HS has 17-inch wheels and a 463-litre boot.
Tiggo 7
- 90-km EV range from an 18.3-kWh battery
- Eight airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist
- Ventilated and heated power front seats, 360-degree camera and adaptive cruise control
- Its 139-hp and 215-Nm engine figures trail the HS’s 160 hp and 250 Nm.
- Its 2,670-mm wheelbase is 50 mm shorter than the HS’s.
- The 7-year manufacturer warranty is capped at 150,000 km, unlike the HS’s unlimited-mileage manufacturer warranty.
HS
- 160 hp and 250 Nm from its 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine
- 2,720-mm wheelbase is 50 mm longer
- 5-year manufacturer warranty has unlimited mileage
- No plug-in hybrid system, EV range, AC/DC charging or V2L capability.
- Six airbags versus the Tiggo 7’s eight, with no autonomous braking or lane-keeping assist.
- Manual passenger-seat adjustment, single-zone climate control and no front parking sensors.
| 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 at 5,500 rpm | 160 hp at 5,600 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 250 Nm at 4,400 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 74 mm × 86.6 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 6 (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 pick, with an 18.3-kWh plug-in hybrid battery, 90 km EV range, eight airbags, autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control. Choose the MG HS for its 160-hp, 250-Nm petrol engine and longer 2,720-mm wheelbase.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,400 and the MG HS costs RM129,900. The MG is RM500 more expensive.
Can the Chery Tiggo 7 be charged like an EV?
Yes. The Tiggo 7 has an 18.3-kWh battery, 6.6-kW AC charging and 40-kW DC charging, with a claimed 90 km EV range. It also has 3.3-kW vehicle-to-load capability. The petrol-only MG HS has no charging capability.
