In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, let's make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you 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.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with 2 versions in total, including 2025 1.5T 90km CSH (RM 129,750), What charging methods does the Tiggo 7 PHEV support? Can it be charged using a home power socket? (RM 117,478), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 29,850 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version already meets daily needs. However, keep in mind that the lower price might involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific needs.

Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl engine, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid has 65 more horsepower than Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel lacking in power.

Toyota Yaris Cross safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes TSS.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, Toyota Yaris Cross's TSS and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Basic have some differences in functions. If you value active safety, you can compare the function lists of both carefully.

Toyota Yaris Cross uses FWD drive type.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV uses FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ much.

Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research is never wrong.