In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers often compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV with each other. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing research.
The OTR price of Toyota Yaris Cross in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with 2 versions available, 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 2 versions available, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
In terms of price, 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 be aware that saving a few thousand might mean compromises on features, depending on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with a Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Hybrid of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV has 65 more hp than the 1.5L 4-cyl of Toyota Yaris Cross. However, when driving daily in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, so you won't feel underpowered.

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

Toyota Yaris Cross warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
In general, Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, taking time to research is never wrong.