In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda HR-V and Chery Tiggo Cross 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 save you time doing research.
The OTR price of Honda HR-V in Malaysia is RM 115,900 - 143,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 1.5L RS (RM 143,900), 2026 1.5T V (RM 137,900), 2026 1.5T E (RM 130,900), etc.
The OTR price of Chery Tiggo Cross in Malaysia is RM 88,750 - 99,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.5L CSH (RM 99,750), 2025 1.5T Standard (RM 88,750), etc.
From a pricing perspective, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo Cross is RM 27,150 cheaper than the Honda HR-V. Honestly, in this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant; the key is the overall value for money and long-term running costs.

Honda HR-V is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 1.5L Turbo in the Honda HR-V has 35 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl in the Chery Tiggo Cross, providing more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the fuel consumption of the Chery Tiggo Cross might be more competitive, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too significant.

Honda HR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
Chery Tiggo Cross's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Honda HR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Chery Tiggo Cross's Basic. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Honda HR-V body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Chery Tiggo Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
In terms of space, the Honda HR-V body is 100 mm longer than the Chery Tiggo Cross, interior seating space will be slightly more spacious, especially rear legroom. If you frequently carry family members or need to fit a stroller, a larger body is indeed more practical.

Honda HR-V uses FWD drive method.
Chery Tiggo Cross uses FWD drive method.
The drive methods of both cars are the same, both FWD, daily driving experience won't differ too much.

Overall, Honda HR-V and Chery Tiggo Cross are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealers, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.