In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare 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 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 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 can already meet daily needs. However, you should also note that the few thousand dollars saved might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, horsepower 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 65 more horsepower than Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient and does not feel lacking.

Toyota Yaris Cross's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include TSS.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include 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, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Toyota Yaris Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. For this class of cars, it is sufficient for daily use.
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.
Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, taking some time to research is never wrong.