In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when selecting 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.
Toyota Fortuner OTR price in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, there are 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, there are 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 a 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 actually significant, the key is looking at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner comes with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV comes with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 17 more hp than Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid, more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's fuel consumption might be more friendly, daily city commuting difference won't be huge.

Toyota Fortuner safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, boot space 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV body length 4400 mm, boot space 400 L.
Dimensions of these two cars are almost the same, interior space difference is small. Cars in this class are more than enough for daily use.

Toyota Fortuner warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval Every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval Every 10,000km or 6 months.

In summary, Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one, the key is still to look at your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research well, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research is never wrong.