Considering a new car, is the Ativa or the Tiggo 7 Pro better? Perodua vs Chery

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro when selecting a car.

Price and Versions

Perodua Ativa's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400), etc.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 123,750 - 123,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 125,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 140,000), etc.

In terms of price, Perodua Ativa's starting price is indeed RM 61,250 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, note that the few thousand cheaper may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Perodua Ativa is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Perodua Ativa's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it's underpowered.

Features and Technology

Perodua Ativa uses FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro uses FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Maintenance and Upkeep

Perodua Ativa warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Who is this suitable for?

Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is suggested to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Conclusion

Overall, Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealers, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research is never wrong.