Verdict
At RM166,800, the Tiggo 9 costs RM1,800 more than the Innova Zenix, but brings 251 hp and 390 Nm against 174 hp and 205 Nm, plus all-wheel drive. It is also the better luggage carrier, with 448-2,065 litres versus 239 litres. The Toyota counters with eight seats to the Chery’s seven and a 50 mm longer 2,850 mm wheelbase. For a Malaysian buyer carrying people and bags, the Tiggo 9 is the more rounded choice; choose the Innova when that eighth seat matters more.
Tiggo 9
Pick the Chery Tiggo 9 if you want 251 hp, 390 Nm, all-wheel drive, a 448-2,065 litre boot and a longer seven-year/150,000 km warranty.
Innova Zenix
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you need eight seats, a 2,850 mm wheelbase and paddle shifts at RM1,800 less.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 9 RM166,800; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000.
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 9 251 hp and 390 Nm; Toyota Innova Zenix 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- Driveline: Chery Tiggo 9 all-wheel drive; Toyota Innova Zenix front-wheel drive.
- Seating and wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 9 seven seats and 2,800 mm; Toyota Innova Zenix eight seats and 2,850 mm.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 9 448-2,065 litres; Toyota Innova Zenix 239 litres.
- Safety and warranty: Chery Tiggo 9 10 airbags and seven years/150,000 km; Toyota Innova Zenix six airbags and five years/unlimited mileage.
Tiggo 9
- 251 hp and 390 Nm with all-wheel drive
- 448-2,065 litre boot space
- 10 airbags, 360-degree camera and auto parking
- Seven seats versus the Innova Zenix’s eight
- No paddle shifts
- No front foglamps
Innova Zenix
- Eight seats and a 2,850 mm wheelbase
- Paddle shifts and front foglamps
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
- 174 hp and 205 Nm trail the Tiggo 9’s 251 hp and 390 Nm
- 239-litre boot is far smaller than the Tiggo 9’s 448-2,065 litres
- Six airbags versus 10 in the Tiggo 9
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM166,800 | RM165,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM435✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | 251 hp at 4,000 rpm✓ | 174 hp at 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 390 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 205 Nm at 4,500 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 80.5 mm × 97.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 7 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front 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 | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,925 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,741 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,887 kg | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 65 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 7 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 448-2065 litres✓ | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 245/50R20 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 10 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear 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 | Electronic for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats, third row seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED |
| 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| 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 USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| 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 | 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, 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 | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot with Remote Control Activation | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| 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 | 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.
Used Tiggo 9 & Innova Zenix for sale
Tiggo 9 vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 9 or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The Tiggo 9 is the better fit for buyers wanting substantially more power, all-wheel drive, larger luggage capacity and more airbags. The Innova Zenix is the better choice only if its eight-seat layout is essential.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 9 costs RM1,800 more than the Toyota Innova Zenix.
Which has more space for passengers and luggage?
The Innova Zenix carries eight people and has a 2,850 mm wheelbase, while the Tiggo 9 seats seven. For luggage, the Tiggo 9 wins clearly with 448-2,065 litres versus 239 litres.
