Verdict
At RM88,800, the Tiggo Cross costs RM6,200 less and brings a 145 hp/210 Nm 1.5-litre turbo petrol motor, 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control and blind-spot monitoring. The RM95,000 Seres 3 counters with an electric motor producing 161 hp and 300 Nm, a 53.6 kWh battery quoted for 340 km, plus a much larger 525-litre boot. It is also 45 mm longer in wheelbase. Choose the Seres only if home or workplace charging suits your routine; its 60 kW DC charging rate is modest.
Pick the Chery Tiggo Cross if you want the lower purchase price, petrol refuelling convenience and a fuller safety-assist package.
Pick the Seres 3 if you can charge regularly and want 300 Nm of electric-motor torque with a 525-litre boot.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo Cross RM88,800; Seres 3 RM95,000
- Powertrain: Tiggo Cross 145 hp/210 Nm 1.5L turbo petrol; Seres 3 161 hp/300 Nm electric motor
- Energy storage and range: Tiggo Cross 51-litre fuel tank; Seres 3 53.6 kWh battery with 340 km range
- Boot space: Tiggo Cross 380 litres; Seres 3 525 litres
- Wheelbase: Tiggo Cross 2,610 mm; Seres 3 2,655 mm
- Driver assistance: Tiggo Cross adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and autonomous braking; Seres 3 passive cruise control and no listed blind-spot…
Tiggo Cross
- RM6,200 lower purchase price
- Adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring and autonomous braking
- 360-degree camera and front parking sensors
- 380-litre boot is 145 litres smaller
- 145 hp and 210 Nm trail the Seres 3's 161 hp and 300 Nm
- No powered passenger seat
3
- 161 hp and 300 Nm electric motor
- 525-litre boot and 2,655 mm wheelbase
- Powered front seats and space-saver spare tyre
- RM6,200 higher purchase price
- 60 kW DC charging rate
- Passive rather than adaptive cruise control, with no listed autonomous braking or blind-spot monitoring
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM88,800✓ | RM95,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 145 hp at 5,500 rpm | — |
| Torque | 210 Nm at 1,750 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 161 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 300 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 53.6 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 340 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 60 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed DCT | — |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,318 mm | 4,385 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,610 mm | 2,655 mm |
| Weight | 1,468 kg | 1,650 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 51 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 380 litres | 525 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental UC6 SUV, GitiComfort F22 | Chao Yang SU318a H/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloys | 18" Alloys |
| 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 Front Passenger, Front Side, Curtain Airbags) |
| 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 on Outer Two Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Reflector with Auto High Beam | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Passenger Seat | Powered Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-fold |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| 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 | 10.25" Touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and 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 | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | — |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 3 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| 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 | 160,000 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 & 3 for sale
Tiggo Cross vs 3 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo Cross or Seres 3 better?
The Tiggo Cross is the better all-rounder for buyers who need petrol convenience and active safety aids. The Seres 3 is the better fit for regular charging, stronger 300 Nm electric torque and its 525-litre boot.
What is the price difference?
The Seres 3 costs RM95,000, which is RM6,200 more than the RM88,800 Chery Tiggo Cross.
How far can the Seres 3 travel and how quickly can it charge?
The Seres 3 has a 53.6 kWh battery and a quoted 340 km range. It accepts AC charging at up to 11 kW and DC charging at up to 60 kW.
