In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare 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 price of Toyota Yaris Cross 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 OTR price of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 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 Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 59,850 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But keep in mind, the thousands saved might involve compromises in features, it depends on your needs.

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

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

Toyota Yaris Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research is never wrong.