Toyota Fortuner or Chery Tiggo 8 Pro? Analysis from Five Aspects

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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, 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.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000) etc.

From a price perspective, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's starting price is RM 36,130 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand isn't that big; the key is still to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Fortuner is equipped with 2.5L Diesel, 187 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.5 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.

In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 17 more horsepower than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's 2.0L 4-cyl, with more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too big.

Safety Equipment

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

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Configuration and Technology

Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro uses FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not have too much difference.

Conclusion

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research well, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.