Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid vs Lexus NX

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid starts from $59,990 before on-road costs, while the Lexus NX opens at $59,900. That makes the Lexus NX the more affordable entry point by $90.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $65,989 and $65,890 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid by roughly $6,700 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and Lexus NX hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and 91% for the Lexus NX.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Lexus NX.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and 8 in the Lexus NX. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Lexus NX misses.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the Lexus NX gets a 14-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid stands out with panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and Sony audio that you will not find on the Lexus NX. The Lexus NX counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid lines up producing 315kW and 580Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The Lexus NX lines up making 152kW and 243Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has the clear power advantage at 315kW vs 152kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is 1.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid measures 4,800mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 140mm longer than the Lexus NX at 4,660mm (2,690mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 620L in the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and 520L in the Lexus NX, giving the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid a 100L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,650kg. That 350kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $399/year for the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid and $1,739/year for the Lexus NX. That is a $1,340 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $399 (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid) vs $1,739 (Lexus NX). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,340 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years (Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid) vs 4 years / 100,000km (Lexus NX). The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —4yr (Lexus NX).