In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 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 PHEV 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 Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 59,850 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. However, keep in mind that the few thousand Ringgit savings might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp power. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp power. Official fuel consumption is 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 65 more hp than 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.

Toyota Yaris Cross body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, interior space difference is not large. For cars of this level, daily use is completely sufficient.

Toyota Yaris Cross adopts FWD drive mode.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have much difference.
Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from a few dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.