In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. 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. There are 4 versions in total, 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 Pro in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750. There are 2 versions in total, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is RM 18,450 cheaper than Honda CR-V. To be honest, in this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is not significant. The key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

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

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

Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.
Overall, both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from more than one dealership, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.