Verdict
The Tiggo Cross brings a 145 hp, 210 Nm turbo engine against the Traz’s 105 hp and 138 Nm naturally aspirated unit, plus adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera. That is meaningful extra performance and driver-assistance hardware. But the 1,145 kg Traz is 323 kg lighter, has a 471-litre boot versus 380 litres, and a 2,620 mm wheelbase that is 10 mm longer. For Malaysian family use, the Perodua makes the more practical case; the Chery is the better-equipped, more powerful choice.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want 145 hp and 210 Nm, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and seven-year warranty cover.
Pick the Perodua Traz if a 471-litre boot, lower 1,145 kg kerb weight, lane-keeping steering correction and a full-size spare matter more.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Perodua Traz RM76,100.
- Power and torque: Tiggo Cross 145 hp and 210 Nm; Traz 105 hp and 138 Nm.
- Kerb weight: Tiggo Cross 1,468 kg; Traz 1,145 kg.
- Boot space: Tiggo Cross 380 litres; Traz 471 litres.
- Wheelbase: Tiggo Cross 2,610 mm; Traz 2,620 mm.
- Warranty: Tiggo Cross seven years/150,000 km; Traz five years/150,000 km.
Tiggo Cross
- 145 hp and 210 Nm turbocharged 1.5 litre engine
- Adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- Dual-zone climate control, power driver’s seat and seven-year warranty
- 380-litre boot is 91 litres smaller
- At 1,468 kg, it is 323 kg heavier
- No lane-keeping assist or full-size spare tyre
Traz
- 471-litre boot and full-size 16-inch steel spare
- Lane-keeping steering correction and ASA 3.0 pedestrian detection
- 323 kg lighter, with a 10 mm longer wheelbase
- 105 hp and 138 Nm trail the Tiggo Cross by 40 hp and 72 Nm
- No adaptive cruise control or 360-degree camera
- Five-year warranty is two years shorter
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800 | RM76,100✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm✓ | 105 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm✓ | 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 72.5 mm × 90.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,310 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,655 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,145 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | 42 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 471 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size 16" Steel |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 17" Dual-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Rear Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 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 | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes, ASA 3.0 Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Single-zone with Digital Controls |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear AC Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 Front USB, 1 Rear USB, 1 Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.25" Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 9.0" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Smart Link, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, USB and 6 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 Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
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 Cross & Traz for sale
Tiggo Cross vs Traz FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Perodua Traz better?
The Traz is better for luggage capacity, lower weight and lane-keeping steering correction. Choose the Tiggo Cross if stronger 145 hp/210 Nm performance, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera and a longer warranty are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Tiggo Cross costs RM12,700 more than the Traz. The gap brings 40 hp and 72 Nm more, adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera, dual-zone climate control and two additional years of warranty.
Which has the larger boot?
The Perodua Traz has the larger boot at 471 litres, 91 litres ahead of the Chery Tiggo Cross’s 380 litres. Both have 60:40 split-folding rear seats, but only the Traz includes a full-size spare tyre.
