Toyota Fortuner vs Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV, Real Data Shows Where the Gap Lies

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers will compare Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in 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, total 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, total 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 price perspective, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV starting price is RM 66,130 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is not big, key is still overall cost-performance and long-term usage cost.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV 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, mid-range acceleration has more confidence, especially when overtaking on highways. However Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV fuel consumption might be more friendly, daily city commuting difference won't be too big.

Safety Equipment

Toyota Fortuner safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), Active safety system includes .

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV safety rating is TBD, Active safety system includes Basic.

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.

Summary

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, key is still to look at your personal needs and budget. We suggest everyone do research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not go wrong.