In the Malaysia SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. These two models 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 for 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 for 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 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. But note, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, specifically depending on your needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, power 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, power 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than 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.

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

Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not big. For cars in this class, it is fully sufficient for daily use.

Toyota Yaris Cross adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 8 adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive modes of both cars are the same, both FWD, daily driving experience will not differ much.

In general, Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 are both very good car models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose, key is still depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then go test drive to make final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.