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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: Which is the most worth buying in Malaysia?

2026-09-28 16:40:00
CivilianCarCostReview
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In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. The price and positioning of these two cars are quite close. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

Toyota Yaris Cross OTR price 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.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV OTR price 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. But be aware, the few thousand difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross Exterior View 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Yaris Cross comes with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV comes with Hybrid, 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 city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

Toyota Yaris Cross Exterior View 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

Toyota Yaris Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes TSS.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes 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 their feature lists carefully.

Toyota Yaris Cross Exterior View 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Space and Comfort

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, interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

Features and Technology

Toyota Yaris Cross uses FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV uses FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving feel won't be much different.

Conclusion

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 research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then take a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time researching is definitely worth it.

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