In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
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.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's OTR price 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.
From a price perspective, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's starting price is RM 48,450 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not really big. 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, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
Regarding power, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid has 0 more hp than Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

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 functionality. If you value active safety more, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 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 better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as experiencing it firsthand is the most important.

Overall, Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing homework will never go wrong.