In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo Cross when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
The OTR price of Chery Tiggo Cross in Malaysia is RM 88,750 - 99,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.5L CSH (RM 99,750), 2025 1.5T Standard (RM 88,750), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Chery Tiggo Cross is RM 11,150 cheaper than Toyota Yaris Cross. Honestly, at this price point, a difference of a few thousand is not that big, the key is still looking at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

The safety rating of Toyota Yaris Cross is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
The safety rating of Chery Tiggo Cross is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety equipment, both cars have achieved good ratings. However, the TSS of Toyota Yaris Cross and the Basic of Chery Tiggo Cross have some differences in functions. If you value active safety more, you can compare the function lists of both carefully.

Toyota Yaris Cross uses FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo Cross uses FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving feel.

Toyota Yaris Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo Cross warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo Cross are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research is never wrong.