Verdict
At RM166,800, the Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM29,080 less than the RM195,880 Toyota Fortuner and cuts annual road tax from RM754 to RM439. Its 251 hp petrol 2.0-litre turbo has 103 hp more, while 448 litres of boot space beats 200 litres before the rear seats are folded. It also gets autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and a 360-degree camera, all absent on the Fortuner. The Toyota counters with 400 Nm, 10 Nm more, an 80-litre tank and a five-year unlimited-km warranty. For a Malaysian family carrying people and luggage, the Chery makes the stronger case.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want 251 hp, a 448-litre boot and a far fuller driver-assistance and cabin-equipment list for less money.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if its 400 Nm diesel torque, 80-litre fuel tank and unlimited-km warranty matter more than power, boot space and driver assistance.
Key differences
- Power: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp.
- Torque: Chery Tiggo 9 390 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 400 Nm.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448-2,065 litres; Toyota Fortuner 200 litres.
- Fuel tank: Chery Tiggo 9 65 litres; Toyota Fortuner 80 litres.
- Annual road tax: Chery Tiggo 9 RM439; Toyota Fortuner RM754.
- Warranty: Chery Tiggo 9 seven years/150,000 km; Toyota Fortuner five years/unlimited km.
Tiggo 9
- 251 hp from a 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.
- 448-2,065 litres of cargo space.
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and 360-degree camera.
- 390 Nm is 10 Nm below the Fortuner's 400 Nm.
- 65-litre tank is 15 litres smaller.
- Warranty is capped at 150,000 km, unlike the Fortuner's unlimited-km cover.
Fortuner
- 400 Nm diesel torque.
- 80-litre fuel tank.
- Five-year unlimited-km warranty.
- 148 hp trails the Tiggo 9 by 103 hp.
- 200-litre boot is far smaller than the Tiggo 9's 448 litres.
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assist or reverse camera.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800✓ | RM195,880 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp✓ | 148 hp |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 400 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore | — | 92 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 15.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 7 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 8.3 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic 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, third row seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats, Driver Side Memory with Heating, Ventilation & Massaging | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents with Heating & Ventilation | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade, Manual Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 14-speaker Sony Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | 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 | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year or one million km warranty for the engine | — |
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 9 vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Chery Tiggo 9 is the better family-focused choice, with 251 hp, a 448-litre boot, autonomous braking and a 360-degree camera. Choose the Fortuner for its 400 Nm diesel torque, 80-litre tank and unlimited-km warranty.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Fortuner costs RM29,080 more than the Chery Tiggo 9.
Which SUV has more luggage space?
The Chery Tiggo 9 has 448 litres of boot space, expanding to 2,065 litres, while the Toyota Fortuner has 200 litres.
