In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner and the 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.
The Toyota Fortuner's 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.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's 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 a price perspective, the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's starting price is RM 66,130 cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, at this price point, a difference of a few thousand is not that big. The key is the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

The Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel, horsepower 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is equipped with a Hybrid, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
Regarding power, the Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 17 more horsepower than the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid, giving more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be very big.

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

The Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. For cars at this level, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

Both the Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are 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 value cost-performance ratio and features more, then choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both the Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time researching will definitely not be wrong.