In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers often compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car.
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 Pro OTR price 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 Toyota Yaris Cross starting price is indeed RM 59,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is already sufficient for daily needs. However, keep in mind that the few thousand dollars difference may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Toyota Yaris Cross comes with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro comes with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.
Regarding 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 you won't feel underpowered.

The Toyota Yaris Cross body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. Cars in this class are fully sufficient for daily use.

The Toyota Yaris Cross adopts the FWD drive system.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts the FWD drive system.
The drive systems of both cars are the same, both are FWD, and the daily driving experience won't differ much.
The Toyota Yaris Cross comes with a 5-year/unlimited mileage warranty, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro comes with a 3-year/100,000km warranty, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
In general, the 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. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, spending some time doing your research will certainly not go wrong.