Verdict
The RM71,000 gap is substantial: the Tiggo 8 is the D-segment choice for buyers who need seven seats and can use its 18.3-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery’s 90 km EV range. Its 201-hp, 310-Nm motor, 6.6-kW AC and 40-kW DC charging add a distinctly different ownership case. But the Tiggo Cross is 407 mm shorter, 448 kg lighter and carries 380 litres behind its five seats, versus 193 litres in the Tiggo 8. For a smaller household that does not charge at home, the Cross is the more rational petrol SUV; the Tiggo 8 earns its extra outlay through space and electrification.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, 90 km of EV driving range and plug-in charging capability.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if five seats and a 380-litre boot suit your needs better than a seven-seat plug-in hybrid.
Key differences
- Price: Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Tiggo Cross RM88,800.
- Seats and boot space: Tiggo 8 has 7 seats and 193 litres; Tiggo Cross has 5 seats and 380 litres.
- Length and weight: Tiggo 8 is 4,725 mm and 1,916 kg; Tiggo Cross is 4,318 mm and 1,468 kg.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 8 has a 201-hp, 310-Nm motor and 18.3-kWh battery; Tiggo Cross has no motor or battery.
- EV range and charging: Tiggo 8 delivers 90 km, 6.6-kW AC and 40-kW DC charging; Tiggo Cross has no EV range or charging.
- Rear suspension: Tiggo 8 uses multi-link; Tiggo Cross uses a torsion beam.
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats instead of five
- 18.3-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery with 90 km EV range
- Multi-link rear suspension and 19-inch wheels
- 193-litre boot is 187 litres smaller than the Tiggo Cross's
- 1,916 kg kerb weight is 448 kg higher
- 407 mm longer body is less compact
Tiggo Cross
- RM71,000 lower purchase price
- 380-litre boot behind five seats
- 407 mm shorter and 448 kg lighter
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8's seven
- No electric motor, battery or 90 km EV range
- Torsion-beam rear suspension versus multi-link
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM88,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | B-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 with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 145 hp✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm✓ | 210 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| 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 (Wet) |
| Transmission Name | DHT | 6-speed DCT |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,318 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,670 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,610 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,468 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 51 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 380 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 215/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 215/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | — |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" 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, Rear 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 | 7 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for two outer rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, 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, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 3 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| 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 | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 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 8 & Tiggo Cross for sale
Tiggo 8 vs Tiggo Cross FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Chery Tiggo Cross better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for seven occupants and drivers able to charge a plug-in hybrid. The Tiggo Cross is better for five-seat use, a larger 380-litre boot and a much lower upfront cost.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM71,000 more than the Chery Tiggo Cross. That buys two extra seats, an 18.3-kWh battery, a 201-hp electric motor and 90 km of EV range.
Which one has the bigger boot?
The Tiggo Cross has the bigger quoted boot at 380 litres, against 193 litres for the Tiggo 8. The seven-seat Tiggo 8 trades luggage space behind its rearmost row for passenger capacity.
