Chery is gearing up to complete their Tiggo Series with this flagship Chery Tiggo 9 that is priced below RM189k.
The 2026 Chery Tiggo 9 will be Chery Malaysia’s next big model launch. Positioned as the brand’s flagship, it’s a 3 row 7-seater SUV. Key rivals include the Mazda CX-8, Hyundai Santa Fe and Jaecoo J8 (6-seater).
Dimension wise the Tiggo 9 has the shortest wheelbase among its class rivals yet it offers the largest boot space with the third row up:
| Model | Chery Tiggo 9 | Jaecoo J8 (6-seater) | Mazda CX-8 (2.5T) | Hyundai Santa Fe (2.5T) |
| Length | 4,810 | 4,820 | 4,900 | 4,830 |
| Width | 1,925 | 1,930 | 1,840 | 1,900 |
| Height | 1,741 | 1,699 | 1,730 | 1,780 |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 | 2,820 | 2,930 | 2,815 |
| Boot Space (3rd row up) | 448L | 200L | 209L | – |
| Kerb Weight (kg) | 1,887 | – | 1,896 | – |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 65 | 65 | 74 | 67 |
6 Features that are First for Chery
The Tiggo 9 gets 5 features that are first for the Chery brand (excluding other Chery Group models)
- 20-inch alloys (255/50 R20)
- Head-up display
- Massaging front seats
- Middle row seat ventilation
- Rear side sunshade
- 10 airbags
Only 1 Variant & 2 colours
Malaysian buyers will only have 1 variant for the Tiggo 9 for now. Powered by a sole 2.0T & 7-speed dual clutch (7-DCT) developing 256 PS & 390 Nm. An all-wheel drive (AWD) system with 7 Drive Modes is tasked to handle power transfer.
- On Road Modes – Eco / Normal / Sport
- Off-Road Modes – Snow / Mud / Sand / Off-Road
Like its sister car the Jaecoo J8 AWD, the Tiggo 9 is able to go soft-roading.
Other features include 14-speaker SONY sound system, panoramic sunroof, retractable door handles, rhythmic ambient lighting, full Level 2.5 ADAS, powered tailgate and a 15.6-inch touchscreen.
How much should it be priced?
Considering the price of the Chery Tiggo 8 to be between RM129k to RM159k, how much more do you think the Chery Tiggo 9 should be priced at?
