Honda CR-V or Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV? Real Car Review Tells You the Answer

In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 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.

Price and Versions

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 7 PHEV in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 1.5T 90km CSH (RM 129,750), What charging methods does the Tiggo 7 PHEV support? Can it be charged using a home power socket? (RM 117,478), etc.

Looking at the price, the starting price of Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is RM 48,450 cheaper than Honda CR-V. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand isn't that big. The key is to look at the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

Safety Features

Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic have some differences in function. If you value active safety, you can compare the function lists of both in detail.

Configuration and Technology

Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV adopts FWD drive mode.

The drive modes of both cars are the same, both are FWD, and the daily driving experience will not be very different.

Maintenance and Service

Honda CR-V Warranty 5 years / Unlimited mileage, Maintenance interval Every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Warranty 3 years / 100,000km, Maintenance interval Every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

Overall, both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and test drive before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, taking time to do research will never be wrong.