Fortuner or Tiggo 9? A comparison to help you save time on research

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 9 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

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 9 in Malaysia is RM 166,800 - 179,800. There is 1 version in total, including 2026 2.0T Standard (RM 179,750), etc.

Looking at the price, the starting price of Chery Tiggo 9 is RM 29,080 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really big, the key is to look at overall cost-performance and long-term usage costs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Chery Tiggo 9 is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp power. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 17 more horsepower than Chery Tiggo 9's 2.0L 4-cyl, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Chery Tiggo 9's fuel consumption might be friendlier, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too large.

Safety Features

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .

Chery Tiggo 9's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Space and Comfort

Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

Chery Tiggo 9 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars in this class are more than enough for daily use.

Maintenance and Service

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

Chery Tiggo 9 warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Summary

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 9 are both very good 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 to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.