Time to change cars, which is better, Yaris Cross or Tiggo 7 PHEV? Toyota vs Chery

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will do 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, total 2 versions, including 2026 1.5L Standard (RM 99,900), 2026 HEV 1.5L Standard (RM 109,900), etc.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, total 2 versions, 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 the price perspective, Toyota Yaris Cross starting price is indeed RM 29,850 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand dollars saved, might be a trade-off in features, depends on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp power. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.

Regarding power, Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV's Hybrid has 65 more hp compared to Toyota Yaris Cross's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily driving in the city, power of both cars is sufficient, won't feel lacking.

Configuration and Technology

Toyota Yaris Cross adopts FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience won't have big difference.

Maintenance and Warranty

Toyota Yaris Cross Warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, Service interval Every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Warranty 3 years/100,000km, Service interval Every 10,000km or 6 months.

Who is this suitable for?

Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysia market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider the one with better reputation first; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the model with richer configuration. Ultimately we recommend test driving both, personal experience is the most important.

Conclusion

In general, Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose, it depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, then test drive to make final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time researching won't be wrong.