In the SUV market in Malaysia, 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 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900, there are 4 versions in total, 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 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, there are 2 versions in total, 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 the price perspective, the starting price of Honda WR-V 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. But also note, the few thousand cheaper price difference might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

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

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 received good ratings. However, Honda WR-V's Honda SENSING and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare the function lists of both carefully.

Honda WR-V body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, daily use is completely sufficient.

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

Overall, both Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are excellent models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing homework, comparing quotes from multiple car dealerships, and test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time researching is definitely not wrong.