Toyota Fortuner or Chery Tiggo 8? A Real Car Review Tells You the Answer

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. Both 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

Toyota Fortuner's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880. There are a total of 3 versions, including 2024 2.8T VRZ Diesel (RM 241,880), 2024 2.7L SRZ Petrol (RM 202,880), 2024 2.4L Standard Diesel (RM 195,880), etc.

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

In terms of price, the starting price of Chery Tiggo 8 is RM 66,130 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not significant; the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Safety Features

Toyota Fortuner's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include .

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

Configuration and Technology

Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 8 uses FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, and there won't be much difference in daily driving feel.

Maintenance and Repair

Toyota Fortuner warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 8 warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

Overall, both Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter; spending time on research will definitely not go wrong.