In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers tend to compare the Toyota Yaris Cross and the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car.
The OTR price of the 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 the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 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.
In terms of price, the Toyota Yaris Cross is indeed RM 29,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV as a starting price. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. However, note that saving a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

The Toyota Yaris Cross is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 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 driving in the city, the power of both cars is sufficient, and you won't feel like it's underpowered.

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

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

Both the Toyota Yaris Cross and the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, both the Toyota Yaris Cross and the 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 multiple car dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, taking time to do research will definitely not be wrong.