Verdict
The RM40,450 gap is substantial, but the Chery Tiggo 8 brings plug-in hybrid running with a 18.3-kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 40-kW DC charging, plus a much fuller safety suite. It also carries 193 litres behind the third row, against the Jetour VT9’s 89 litres. The VT9 fights back with a 154-hp/230-Nm petrol engine, 10 mm more wheelbase and a 365-kg lower kerb weight. For buyers unable to charge regularly, the cheaper VT9 is the rational seven-seat choice; the Tiggo 8 earns its price through electrification, space and equipment.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you can use its 90 km EV range and want eight airbags, autonomous braking and 193 litres of boot space behind seven seats.
Pick the Jetour VT9 if you want a seven-seat D-segment SUV for RM40,450 less and do not need plug-in charging or the Tiggo 8’s driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Jetour VT9 RM119,350.
- Powertrain: Tiggo 8 has a 139-hp/215-Nm 1.5-litre PHEV engine plus a 201-hp/310-Nm motor; VT9 has a 154-hp/230-Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Electric driving: Tiggo 8 has an 18.3-kWh battery and 90 km EV range; VT9 has no battery or EV range.
- Kerb weight: Tiggo 8 1,916 kg; VT9 1,551 kg.
- Boot space: Tiggo 8 193 litres; VT9 89 litres.
- Airbags: Tiggo 8 eight; VT9 four.
Tiggo 8
- 90 km EV range with 6.6-kW AC and 40-kW DC charging.
- Eight airbags, blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking and lane-keeping assist.
- 193-litre boot and 15.6-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Costs RM40,450 more.
- At 1,916 kg, it is 365 kg heavier.
- Gets a tyre repair kit where the VT9 has a space-saver spare.
VT9
- RM119,350 price undercuts the Tiggo 8 by RM40,450.
- 1,551-kg kerb weight is 365 kg lower.
- 154 hp and 230 Nm exceed the Tiggo 8 petrol engine’s 139 hp and 215 Nm.
- No plug-in hybrid system, EV range or charging capability.
- Four airbags versus the Tiggo 8’s eight, and it lacks autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist.
- 89-litre boot is 104 litres smaller than the Tiggo 8’s.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM119,350✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| 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 at 5,500 rpm | 154 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 230 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 77 mm × 80.5 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 | 4,724 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,551 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 57 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres✓ | 89 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 235/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Sailun Terramax SV301 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack & Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 4 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side) |
| 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 | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for Outer Two Middle Row 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 | 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 | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-A Front, 2 USB-A Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and 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 with Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Operation (Push Button Start) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, 360-degree Surround View Monitor |
| 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 | 10 Years, 1,000,000 km Engine 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 & VT9 for sale
Tiggo 8 vs VT9 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Jetour VT9 better?
The Tiggo 8 is better equipped for families who can charge, with 90 km EV range, eight airbags and a 193-litre boot. The VT9 is better for a lower RM119,350 entry price and conventional petrol ownership.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 and the Jetour VT9 costs RM119,350, so the Tiggo 8 is RM40,450 more expensive.
Which has more luggage space with all seven seats in use?
The Chery Tiggo 8 does, with 193 litres of boot space versus 89 litres in the Jetour VT9. That is a 104-litre advantage for the Chery.
