In the Malaysia SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do 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 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 the 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 can already meet daily needs. But also note, that price difference of a few thousand, might involve trade-offs in equipment, it depends on your specific needs.

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

Toyota Yaris Cross warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use, daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale price more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and equipment, then choose the one with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both models, personal experience is the most important.
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. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.