In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 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 Toyota Yaris Cross has an OTR price in Malaysia of 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 Chery Tiggo 8 has an OTR price in Malaysia of RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750), etc.
Looking at the price, the Toyota Yaris Cross starting price is indeed RM 29,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand cheaper might involve compromises in specifications, depending on your needs.

The Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine, with 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo engine, with 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Chery Tiggo 8's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than the Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

The Toyota Yaris Cross body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The Chery Tiggo 8 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, daily use is completely sufficient.

Toyota Yaris Cross Warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, Service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Warranty 3 years/100,000km, Service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be a mistake.