Toyota Corolla Cross or Chery Tiggo 8? Real Car Review Tells You the Answer

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers when choosing a car will compare the Toyota Corolla Cross and Chery Tiggo 8. 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

The Toyota Corolla Cross's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 133,800 - 148,800, with a total of 3 versions, including 2026 HEV 1.8L GR Sport (RM 148,800), 2026 HEV 1.8L Standard (RM 140,800), 2026 1.8L Standard (RM 133,800), etc.

The Chery Tiggo 8's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo 8 is RM 4,050 cheaper than the Toyota Corolla Cross. To be honest, in this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is actually not big. The key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term ownership costs.

Safety Features

The Toyota Corolla Cross's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA).

The Chery Tiggo 8's safety rating is TBD. Active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars have achieved good ratings. However, the Toyota Corolla Cross's TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA) and the Chery Tiggo 8's Basic have some differences in features. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Features and Technology

The Toyota Corolla Cross adopts FWD drive system.

The Chery Tiggo 8 adopts FWD drive system.

Both cars have the same drive system, which is FWD. The daily driving experience will not have much difference.

Maintenance and Upkeep

Toyota Corolla Cross Warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, Service Interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 8 Warranty 3 years/100,000km, Service Interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

Overall, the Toyota Corolla Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter. Spending some time on research is absolutely never wrong.