In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers tend to compare the Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. These two vehicles are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you the time of doing research.
The OTR price of Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 variants, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.
The OTR price of Chery Tiggo 8 in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 variant, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo 8 is RM 48,450 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant; the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

The safety rating of Honda CR-V is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and the active safety system includes Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The safety rating of Chery Tiggo 8 is TBD, and the active safety system includes Basic.
Regarding safety features, both vehicles have received decent ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between the Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and the Chery Tiggo 8's Basic. If you prioritize active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

The Honda CR-V has a body length of 4500 mm and a trunk capacity of 450 L.
The Chery Tiggo 8 has a body length of 4400 mm and a trunk capacity of 400 L.
In terms of space, the Honda CR-V's body is 100 mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 8's, so the interior passenger space will be slightly more spacious, especially the rear legroom. If you often carry family members or need to fit a stroller, a larger body is indeed more practical.

Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 8 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both vehicles have the same drive mode, both are FWD, so the daily driving experience won't differ much.

In general, both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 are quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, so spending some time doing research will never be a mistake.