In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers often compare the Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 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 doing research.
The Honda CR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, there are a total of 4 versions, 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 Chery Tiggo 8 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, there is a total of 1 version, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750) etc.
From a pricing perspective, the Chery Tiggo 8 starting price is RM 48,450 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not that big, the key is still to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

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

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

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, prioritize the one with better reputation. If you value cost-performance ratio and features more, choose the one with richer configuration. In the end, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time on research will never be wrong.