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 OTR price of the Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with a total of 2 variants, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
The OTR price of the Chery Tiggo 8 in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 variant, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 29,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, be aware that the few thousand you save might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 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 driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you won't feel it is lacking.

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

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 both cars are almost the same, and the interior space is not much different. For cars in this class, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

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. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time researching will never be wrong.