Verdict
At RM159,800, the Tiggo 8 costs RM5,000 more than the RM154,800 Serena e-Power, but brings a 18.3-kWh plug-in hybrid battery, 90 km EV range and 6.6-kW AC/40-kW DC charging. Its 201-hp motor also exceeds the Nissan’s 160 hp, although the Serena has 315 Nm against 310 Nm. The Nissan is the more space-efficient seven-seater: its 2,870-mm wheelbase and 280-litre boot beat the Chery’s 2,710 mm and 193 litres. Choose the Chery for charging capability and richer driver-assistance equipment; choose the Serena for MPV access and luggage room.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you want 90 km of EV driving, AC and DC charging, and adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping assist.
Pick the Nissan Serena e-Power if a 280-litre boot, 2,870-mm wheelbase and powered left sliding door matter more than plug-in capability.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Nissan Serena e-Power RM154,800.
- Battery and EV range: Tiggo 8 18.3 kWh and 90 km; Serena e-Power 1.77 kWh and no EV range stated.
- Motor output: Tiggo 8 201 hp and 310 Nm; Serena e-Power 160 hp and 315 Nm.
- Wheelbase and boot: Tiggo 8 2,710 mm and 193 litres; Serena e-Power 2,870 mm and 280 litres.
- Wheels: Tiggo 8 19-inch alloys with 235/50R19 tyres; Serena e-Power 16-inch alloys with 205/65R16 tyres.
- Airbags: Tiggo 8 has eight; Serena e-Power has six.
Tiggo 8
- 18.3-kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 6.6-kW AC/40-kW DC charging.
- Adaptive cruise control, steering-correction lane keeping and a 360-degree camera.
- Eight airbags, ventilated power front seats and a 15.6-inch touchscreen with 10-speaker Sony audio.
- 193-litre boot is 87 litres smaller than the Serena e-Power’s 280 litres.
- 2,710-mm wheelbase is 160 mm shorter than the Serena e-Power’s.
- No powered sliding door.
Serena e-Power
- 280-litre boot and 2,870-mm wheelbase for a more space-focused seven-seat layout.
- Powered left sliding door plus sliding and reclining second-row seats.
- 315 Nm motor torque, 5 Nm more than the Tiggo 8.
- 1.77-kWh battery has no stated EV range or AC/DC charging rate, unlike the Tiggo 8’s 18.3-kWh, 90-km plug-in system.
- No lane-keeping assist; the Tiggo 8 has steering correction.
- Six airbags versus the Tiggo 8’s eight.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM154,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-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 naturally-aspirated, variable valve timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,433 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 97 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 123 Nm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 160 hp |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | 315 Nm✓ |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh✓ | 1.77 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 | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,885 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,870 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,784 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 280 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 205/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 205/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 16" 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 | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | 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 | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 50:50 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 2 USB Ports Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | 9" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 4 Speakers |
| 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 Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation with Split Opening |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Left Sliding Door, Manual Right Sliding Door |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 8-year/160,000 km ePower Components 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.
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Tiggo 8 vs Serena e-Power FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Nissan Serena e-Power better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for plug-in hybrid use, with 90 km EV range, charging capability and more active safety equipment. The Serena e-Power is better for cabin packaging, with a 160-mm longer wheelbase, 87 litres more boot space and a powered left sliding door.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM5,000 more: RM159,800 versus RM154,800 for the Nissan Serena e-Power.
Which has the larger boot?
The Nissan Serena e-Power has the larger boot at 280 litres. The Chery Tiggo 8 provides 193 litres, a difference of 87 litres.
