In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 on research.
The Honda CR-V's OTR price 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 Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's OTR price 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 the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is RM 18,450 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price segment, the difference of a few thousand is not significant; the key is looking at the overall cost-performance and long-term usage costs.

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

The Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, and active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good 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 PHEV's Basic. If you value active safety, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

The Honda CR-V uses FWD drive mode.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV uses FWD drive mode.
The drive modes of both cars are the same, both are FWD, and there won't be much difference in the daily driving experience.
Overall, both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple car dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.