Ready to change cars, which is better, CR-V or Tiggo 8 PHEV? Honda vs Chery

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car.

Price and Versions

The OTR selling 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 selling price of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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.

In terms of price, the starting price of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is RM 18,450 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Frankly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant. The key lies in the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Honda CR-V is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp power. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp power. 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, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you won't feel like it lacks power.

Configuration and Technology

Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, and there won't be a huge difference in daily driving experience.

Maintenance and Service

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.

Who is it suitable for?

Both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with a better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and equipment, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both models; personal experience is the most important.

Conclusion

Overall, both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be a mistake.