In the SUV market in Malaysia, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning, so today we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The Toyota Fortuner OTR price in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880, with 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.
The Chery Tiggo 8 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 the price perspective, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo 8 is RM 66,130 cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not actually that big; the key is still looking at the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

The safety rating of the Toyota Fortuner is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include .
The safety rating of the Chery Tiggo 8 is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Toyota Fortuner body length 4400 mm, trunk capacity 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 body length 4400 mm, trunk capacity 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with not much difference in interior space. Cars of this level are completely sufficient for daily use.

The Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive mode.
The Chery Tiggo 8 adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, and there will not be much difference in daily driving feel.

In general, the Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research is never wrong.