In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV 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.
Honda WR-V's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2023 1.5L V (RM 99,900), 2023 1.5L E (RM 95,900), 2023 1.5L S (RM 89,900), etc.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 1.5T 90km CSH (RM 129,750), What charging methods does the Tiggo 7 PHEV support? Can it be charged using a home power socket? (RM 117,478), etc.
From a price perspective, Honda WR-V's starting price is indeed RM 39,850 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, note that the few thousand difference might mean trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Honda WR-V is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid has 65 more horsepower than Honda WR-V's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel a lack of power.

Honda WR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, Honda WR-V's Honda SENSING and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic have some differences in functions. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Honda WR-V adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have much difference.

Overall, Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending time on research will definitely not be wrong.