In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880. There are 3 versions in total, 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.
The OTR price of Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750. There are 2 versions in total, 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 starting price of Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is RM 66,130 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not that significant. The key is to look at overall value for money and long-term running costs.

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's 2.5L Diesel has 17 more horsepower than Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too large.

Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space is not much different. For cars at this level, daily use is completely sufficient.

Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV 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 equipment, choose the one with more configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both models; personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will definitely not go wrong.