Toyota Fortuner or Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV? Real car review tells you the answer

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 doing 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 PHEV'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.

In terms of price, the starting price of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is RM 36,130 cheaper than Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand isn't actually that big. The key is to look at overall cost-effectiveness 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.

Configuration and Technology

Toyota Fortuner uses FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV uses FWD drive mode.

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

Maintenance and Care

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

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

Summary

Overall, Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research will never be wrong.