In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car. The two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The OTR price for 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 for 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.
From a price perspective, 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 be aware, that difference of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific 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 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 and won't feel underpowered.

The safety rating for Toyota Yaris Cross is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including TSS.
The safety rating for Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is TBD, with active safety systems including Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, the TSS of Toyota Yaris Cross and the Basic system of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of the two cars are almost identical, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, daily use is more than sufficient.
Toyota Yaris Cross adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of the two cars is the same, both FWD, and the daily driving experience won't differ much.
In general, both Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.