In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Toyota Fortuner in Malaysia is RM 195,880 - 241,880. There are 3 variants in total, 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. There are 2 variants in total, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
From the 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 not that big. The key is to look at overall value for money and long-term running costs.

Toyota Fortuner features a 2.5L Diesel engine with 187 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV features a Hybrid system with 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the 2.5L Diesel of Toyota Fortuner has 17 more horsepower than the Hybrid of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. It feels more confident in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the fuel consumption of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV might be more favorable, and the difference in daily city commuting will not be significant.

Toyota Fortuner safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP). Active safety systems include .
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV safety rating is TBD. Active safety systems include Basic.

Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, trunk space 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length is 4400 mm, trunk space 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space is not very different. For cars in this class, it is completely sufficient for daily use.
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.
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 homework, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.