In the Malaysia SUV market, many buyers will compare Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with 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 OTR price of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is RM 18,450 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, the difference of a few thousand is actually not big, the key is still to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Honda CR-V is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Hybrid of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV has 0 more horsepower than the 2.0L 4-cyl of Honda CR-V. However, when driving daily in the city, the power of both cars is enough, you won't feel lack of power.

Honda CR-V body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
In terms of space, Honda CR-V's body is 100 mm longer than Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV, the inside seating space will be slightly more spacious, especially the rear seat legroom. If you often carry family or need to put a stroller, a larger body is indeed more practical.

Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and equipment, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately it is still suggested to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose, the key is still to look at your personal needs and budget. It is suggested to everyone do homework, compare quotes from several car dealers, then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on homework will definitely not be wrong.