In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. Both vehicles are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time on research.
The Toyota Yaris Cross OTR price in Malaysia is RM 99,900 - 109,900, with 2 versions in total, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV 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 the Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 29,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, the entry-level version of Toyota is enough to meet daily needs. But note, the cheaper thousands of Ringgit might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

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

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

The Toyota Yaris Cross warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, both the Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are 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 several dealerships, and then test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.