In Malaysia's 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 do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on 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.
In terms of price, the Toyota Yaris Cross entry 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 fewer thousand cheaper, there might be 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.
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, both cars have sufficient power and 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 both cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. Cars in this segment are more than sufficient for daily use.

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

The Toyota Yaris Cross warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Chery Tiggo 8 warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, both the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 are very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big thing, taking time to research is never a mistake.