Verdict
At RM129,400, the Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM4,400 less than the RM133,800 Toyota Corolla Cross, yet brings a 90 km EV range from its 18.3 kWh battery, plus 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging. Its RM120 annual road tax also undercuts the Corolla Cross’ RM359. The Toyota is 390 kg lighter and carries a space-saver spare, but its 1.8 litre petrol engine has 172 Nm against the Chery engine’s 215 Nm. For a Malaysian buyer able to charge, the Tiggo 7 is the more richly equipped choice.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 7 if you can use its 90 km EV range and want more cabin equipment for RM4,400 less.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if its 1,405 kg kerb weight, space-saver spare and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty suit your priorities.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 7 RM129,400; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800.
- Powertrain: Chery Tiggo 7 has a 1.5 litre turbo plug-in hybrid with one 201 hp/310 Nm motor; Toyota Corolla Cross has a 1.
- EV range: Chery Tiggo 7 90 km; Toyota Corolla Cross no electric-only range.
- Engine torque: Chery Tiggo 7 215 Nm; Toyota Corolla Cross 172 Nm.
- Kerb weight: Chery Tiggo 7 1,795 kg; Toyota Corolla Cross 1,405 kg.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 7 475 litres; Toyota Corolla Cross 440 litres.
Tiggo 7
- 90 km EV range with 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging
- Dual-zone climate control, panoramic sunroof and ventilated/heated front seats
- Seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty plus eight-year/160,000 km battery and drive-unit cover
- 1,795 kg kerb weight is 390 kg higher
- Tyre repair kit instead of a space-saver spare
- 150,000 km warranty limit versus unlimited mileage
Corolla Cross
- 390 kg lighter kerb weight
- Space-saver spare tyre
- Powered contactless boot operation and unlimited-mileage five-year warranty
- Costs RM4,400 more
- No motor, battery, charging capability or EV range
- Single-zone climate control and no sunroof
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,400✓ | RM133,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM359 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp✓ | 138 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10 |
| 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 | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,553 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,862 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,696 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,795 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 475 litres✓ | 440 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/60R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Maxxis Victra Sport 5 SUV | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| 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 & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear 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 | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent 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 | — |
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 & Corolla Cross for sale
Tiggo 7 vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 7 or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The Chery Tiggo 7 is the stronger buy on equipment and electrified ability: it costs less, has a 90 km EV range and provides 475 litres of boot space. Choose the Toyota Corolla Cross instead for its much lower 1,405 kg weight and space-saver spare.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 7 costs RM129,400 and the Toyota Corolla Cross costs RM133,800, so the Toyota is RM4,400 more expensive.
Which one has lower annual road tax?
The Chery Tiggo 7 has lower annual road tax at RM120, compared with RM359 for the Toyota Corolla Cross. That is an annual difference of RM239.
