Choosing Honda HR-V or Chery Tiggo 8 Pro? Analysis from Five Aspects to Help You

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Honda HR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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.

Price and Versions

Honda HR-V is sold OTR in Malaysia for RM 115,900 - 143,900, there are 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.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is sold OTR in Malaysia for RM 159,750 - 159,750, there are a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Honda HR-V is indeed RM 43,850 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Honda HR-V is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, horsepower 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

Regarding power, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Honda HR-V's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel underpowered.

Safety Features

Honda HR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

In terms of safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, Honda HR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's Basic have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Features and Technology

Honda HR-V adopts FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts FWD drive mode.

The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not be significantly different.

Conclusion

Overall, Honda HR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major event, spending time researching is never wrong.