In the Malaysian 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 conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on 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 8 Pro in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
From the 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 is already sufficient for daily needs. However, you should also note that the few thousand dollars saved may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Honda HR-V is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 2.0L 4-cylinder of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro has 30 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo of Honda HR-V. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient and does not feel lacking.

The safety rating of Honda HR-V is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The safety rating of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is TBD, and active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Honda HR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's Basic. If you value active safety relatively more, you can compare the function lists of both in detail.

Honda HR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Honda HR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend you do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.