In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda HR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do 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 a price perspective, the Honda HR-V's starting price is indeed RM 43,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand ringgit cheaper, may have trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

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

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

The Honda HR-V body length is 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
In terms of space, the Honda HR-V body is 100 mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, the passenger space inside will be slightly more spacious, especially the rear seat legroom. If you often carry family members or need to store a stroller, the larger body is indeed more practical.
The Honda HR-V adopts FWD drive mode.
The 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 differ much.
Overall, the 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 suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and then going for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will definitely not be wrong.