In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers tend to compare Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price for 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 for 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 not actually that big, the key is still to look at overall cost-effectiveness and long-term usage costs.

Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive system.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV adopts FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ too much.

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

Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian 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 cost-effectiveness and equipment, then choose the one with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended 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 Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will never be wrong.