Ready to switch cars, which is better, Fortuner or Tiggo 7 PHEV? Toyota vs Chery

In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers often compare Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

Toyota Fortuner OTR price in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with a total of 3 versions, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880) etc.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 1.5T 90km CSH (RM 129,750), What charging methods does the Tiggo 7 PHEV support? Can it be charged using a home power socket? (RM 117,478) etc.

From the price perspective, the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV starting price is RM 66,130 cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner. To be honest, at this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not that big, the key is still looking at overall cost-performance and long-term usage costs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, horsepower 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.

In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner 2.5L Diesel has 17 more horsepower than Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Hybrid, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV fuel consumption might be friendlier, and difference for daily city commuting won't be too big.

Features and Technology

Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive system.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV uses FWD drive system.

Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, daily driving feel won't be too different.

Maintenance and Service

Toyota Fortuner warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

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

Who is it suitable for

Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are mainstream choices in Malaysian market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, then choose the one with richer configurations. In the end, it is recommended to test drive both models, personal experience is the most important.

Summary

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are very good models in Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research well, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time researching will never be wrong.