In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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 selling price of the Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, totaling 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
The OTR selling price of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, totaling 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 59,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand ringgit saved may involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, power 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, power 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 2.0L 4-cyl of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro has 65 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl of the Toyota Yaris Cross. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel lacking power.

Toyota Yaris Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes TSS.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between the TSS of the Toyota Yaris Cross and the Basic of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If you value active safety more, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Toyota Yaris Cross uses FWD drive type.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro uses FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have a big difference.
Overall, the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose, it mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.