In the Malaysia SUV market, 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.
The Honda CR-V 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.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750. There are 2 versions in total, 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 the price perspective, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's starting price is RM 48,450 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, the difference of a few thousand is not really big. The key is still to look at the overall value 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.
In terms of 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, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it lacks power.

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 system includes Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic. If you value active safety more, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Honda CR-V uses FWD drive method.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV uses FWD drive method.
Both cars have the same drive method, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not be very different.

Both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are mainstream choices in the Malaysia 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 and features, then choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose, the key still depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several dealers, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research is definitely not wrong.