The Chery Tiggo Cross is a b-segment SUV that has defied expectations.
Even though it counts the Perodua Ativa and Honda WRV as direct competitors, it offers features that can put more expensive cars to shame.
Priced at RM88,800 for the Turbo variant and RM99,800 for the Hybrid, the Tiggo Cross offers a well-built interior and driving dynamics that just about anyone can appreciate.
The Tiggo Cross Turbo is powered by a 1.5-litre, turbocharged, inline-four cylinder aluminium engine making 147PS and 210Nm of torque.
Power is sent to the front wheels through a smooth shifting six-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The Hybrid on the other hand is powered by a 1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated, inline-four engine that makes 102PS and 125Nm of torque by itself.
However, it also features two electric motors – one to drive the wheels and another to power the driving motor as well as to charge the 1.8kWh battery. Combined, the powertrain makes 204PS and 310Nm of torque.
Though Chery says the Hybrid has an electronic CVT, the truth is power is sent directly to the wheels and there is no transmission in the traditional sense.
So which should you spend your hard earned money on? We answer that question in the video below, or if you prefer to read, you can find our full review here.
