In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today, we will conduct a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of the Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 variants, 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 of the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 2 variants, 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.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is RM 48,450 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant; the key lies in the overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

The safety rating of the Honda CR-V is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and the active safety system includes Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The safety rating of the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is TBD, and the active safety system includes Basic.
In terms of safety equipment, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between the Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the function lists of both in detail.

The Honda CR-V body length is 4500 mm, and the trunk capacity is 450 L.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV body length is 4400 mm, and the trunk capacity is 400 L.
In terms of space, the Honda CR-V body is 100 mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV, and the interior seating space will be slightly more spacious, especially the rear legroom. If you often carry family members or need to put in a stroller, a larger body is indeed more practical.

The Honda CR-V uses FWD drive mode.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV uses FWD drive mode.
The drive modes of both cars are the same, both FWD, and there will not be much difference in daily driving experience.

Overall, the Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.