In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers often compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. Both 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.
From the price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 29,850 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, keep in mind, the cheaper price of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Regarding 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, and you won't feel it's lacking.

The safety rating of Toyota Yaris Cross is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and active safety systems include TSS.
The safety rating of Chery Tiggo 8 is TBD, and active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received decent ratings. However, there are some functional differences between Toyota Yaris Cross's TSS and Chery Tiggo 8's Basic. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Toyota Yaris Cross uses FWD drive system.
Chery Tiggo 8 uses FWD drive system.
The drive configuration of both cars is the same, both are FWD, and there won't be much difference in the daily driving experience.

Overall, 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. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then going for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, and spending time on research will never be wrong.