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Should you buy Toyota Fortuner or Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV? Understand all the differences in one article

2026-10-13 16:30:00
RuralCasualDrive
1.5k Fans   133 Following   8 Posts

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

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. Honestly, in this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is not really significant. The key is still to look at the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

Toyota Fortuner Exterior View 1, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Power and Fuel Consumption

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

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 4.5 L/100km.

In terms of power, Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 17 more horsepower than Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's fuel consumption may be more friendly, and the difference in daily city commuting won't be too large.

Toyota Fortuner Exterior View 2, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Space and Comfort

Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk is 400 L.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length is 4400 mm, trunk is 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost identical, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars of this class, daily use is completely sufficient.

Toyota Fortuner Exterior View 3, Source BitAuto Malaysia

Who is it suitable for?

Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both 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 cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as 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 depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.

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