In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you the time doing homework.
Toyota Yaris Cross's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900. There are 2 versions in total, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750. There are 2 versions in total, 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 also note that the saved few thousand Ringgit may have trade-offs in features, it depends on your specific needs.

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

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

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.
Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and second-hand price more, prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configurations. In the end, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework well, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time doing homework will definitely not be wrong.