In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. Both cars 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 of the 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 the 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.
In terms of price, the starting price of the Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 59,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, the Toyota entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, be aware that the lower price point might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 65 more hp 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 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety equipment, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between the Toyota Yaris Cross's TSS and the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the function lists of both in detail.

Toyota Yaris Cross uses FWD drive type.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV uses FWD drive type.
The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, and there will not be much difference in daily driving feel.
Overall, both the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never go wrong.