Want to Buy Fortuner or Tiggo 8 PHEV? Toyota and Chery Comprehensive Analysis

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 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 OTR price of Toyota Fortuner 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 OTR price of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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, the starting price of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is RM 36,130 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. To be honest, 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 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Features and Technology

Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive system.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV uses FWD drive system.

Both cars use the same drive system, FWD, so there won't be a huge difference in daily driving experience.

Who is this suitable for

Both Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, personal experience is the most important.

Summary

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will definitely not be wrong.