Two plug-in hybrid SUVs sit a 35.4% sticker gap apart in Pakistan. The Jaecoo J7 Premium lists at PKR 9,999,000 ex-factory. The Chery Tiggo 9 Premium PHEV AWD sits at PKR 14,299,900. Gap: PKR 4,300,900.
Same SUV / PHEV lane and 1.5-litre recipe, different drive layout, seating and combined outputs. Several one-sided marketing rows sit on the sheet, so stick to shared numeric cells. Open the interactive comparison to inspect every cell.
Chery Tiggo 9 vs Jaecoo J7: quick verdict
| Buyer priority | Our pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lower sticker, five seats and larger listed boot | Jaecoo J7 Premium | PKR 9,999,000, 412 L boot, FWD five-seat PHEV |
| Seven seats, AWD and stronger combined outputs | Tiggo 9 Premium PHEV AWD | 7 persons, AWD, 610 hp / 920 Nm combined |
| Longer pure electric range | Tiggo 9 Premium PHEV AWD | 170 km vs 90 km on the sheet |
Price and positioning
The J7 undercuts the Tiggo 9 by about PKR 4.3m. Both are Automatic (DHT) PHEVs with regenerative braking and CCS2 charge ports. Confirm registration and insurance with the on-road cost calculator, then model petrol plus charge costs with the fuel cost tool.
Powertrain
Both list a 1,499 cc single-turbo PHEV with DOHC and 4 cylinders. Drive layout is the headline split: Tiggo 9 is AWD; J7 is FWD. Gearbox rows show 3-speed (T9) vs 1-speed (J7). Home charge is about 5 hours (T9) vs 3.33 hours (J7). DC 10-80% is about 24 min vs 28 min. Battery warranty is 8 years / 160,000 km for both. AC onboard is 6.6 kW on both.
Max Combined Power / Torque favour the Tiggo 9: 610 hp / 920 Nm versus J7 341 hp / 525 Nm. Pure electric range is 170 km (T9, NEDC) vs 90 km (J7, cycle blank on Fuel Economy). A Combined Range row shows 1400 km vs 1200 km, and the J7 lists combined fuel economy of 6.0 L/100km. A Tiggo 9-only note lists 0-100 in 5.4 s and three motors. Cross-check top-up plans with the EV charging time tool.
Dimensions
The Tiggo 9 is the larger shell (4,810 mm vs 4,500 mm) with a longer wheelbase (2,800 mm vs 2,672 mm), wider body (1,925 mm vs 1,865 mm), taller roof (1,741 mm vs 1,670 mm) and seven seats versus five. Ground clearance favours the Tiggo 9 (183 mm vs 174 mm). Boot space favours the five-seat J7 on the sheet (412 L vs 143 L), likely reflecting third-row-up volume on the T9. Kerb weight is 2,308 KG vs 2,210 KG. Tyres are 245/50 R20 (T9) and 235/50 R19 (J7). Fuel tanks are 70 L vs 60 L. Towing is 2,310 KG vs 1,770 KG. Displays are 15.6 in vs 14.8 in; speakers 14 vs 8.
Features and equipment
Shared Yes columns include ABS, AEB, blind-spot detection, lane keep assist, 540 degree camera, panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate, heated and ventilated seats, HUD, wireless charger, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and wireless CarPlay. The Tiggo 9 adds night vision, rollover stability control, auto parking, heated steering, remote engine start, cruise control Yes on Comfort and road sign assist. The J7 answers with active steering Yes and rear central control Yes. Prefer the standard Safety / Comfort Yes-No grid over one-sided Features marketing rows on the Tiggo side.
Spec comparison
| Specification | Tiggo 9 Premium PHEV AWD | Jaecoo J7 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Ex-factory price | PKR 14,299,900 | PKR 9,999,000 ✓ |
| Drive | AWD ✓ | FWD |
| Seating | 7 persons ✓ | 5 persons |
| Max combined power | 610 hp ✓ | 341 hp |
| Max combined torque | 920 Nm ✓ | 525 Nm |
| Pure electric range | 170 km NEDC ✓ | 90 km (cycle blank) |
| Boot space | 143 L | 412 L ✓ |
| Ground clearance | 183 mm ✓ | 174 mm |
| Home charge (0-100%) | about 5 hours | about 3.33 hours ✓ |
| Battery warranty | 8 yrs / 160,000 km | 8 yrs / 160,000 km |
Which one should you buy?
Choose the Jaecoo J7 Premium if you want the lower sticker, five-seat packaging with the larger listed boot, quicker home-charge claim and a simpler FWD PHEV without paying for seven seats and AWD.
Choose the Tiggo 9 Premium PHEV AWD if you need seven seats, AWD, stronger combined outputs, longer pure electric range and denser night-vision / auto-park kit, and you accept the PKR 4.3m premium.
Bottom line
Same PHEV SUV brief, different jobs: value five-seat FWD versus seven-seat AWD. Confirm final specs and pricing with the dealer in writing, then compare them live on the Chery Tiggo 9 vs Jaecoo J7 comparison page.
