In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the 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 save you time with research.
The Toyota Yaris Cross OTR price 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 Chery Tiggo 8 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 version, 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 can already meet daily needs. However, keep in mind, the price difference of a few thousand might have trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

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

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.
Regarding safety features, both cars 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 their feature lists carefully.

Toyota Yaris Cross adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 8 adopts FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Both Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is most important.

Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never go wrong.