In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare 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.
Honda CR-V's OTR price 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.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's OTR price 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, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's starting price is RM 18,450 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is not that significant. The key is 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, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 0 more horsepower than Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have enough power and you won't feel lacking power.

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

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.
Overall, Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.