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Yaris Cross or Tiggo 7 PHEV? A Comparison to Help You Save Time on Research

2026-09-29 09:50:00
DriveGuideHK
2.3k Fans   201 Following   3 Posts

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the 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 make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.

Price and Versions

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 the 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, Toyota's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, keep in mind that the thousands of ringgit saved might involve compromises in features, which depends on your specific requirements.

Toyota Yaris Cross Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

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

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

Toyota Yaris Cross Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Safety Features

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

The Chery Tiggo 7 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 7 PHEV's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the function lists of both in detail.

Toyota Yaris Cross Exterior Image 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Space and Comfort

The Toyota Yaris Cross body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. Cars in this class are fully sufficient for daily use.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Exterior Image 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Maintenance and Upkeep

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.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV Exterior Image 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Conclusion

Overall, Toyota Yaris Cross and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.

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