In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. Both models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time doing your research.
The Toyota Fortuner 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.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is RM 36,130 cheaper than the Toyota Fortuner. Honestly, at this price point, a difference of a few thousand isn't really significant; the key is to look at overall value for money and long-term operating costs.

The Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a 2.5L Diesel, producing 187 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.5 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with a Hybrid, producing 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Toyota Fortuner's 2.5L Diesel has 17 more horsepower than the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid, giving more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's fuel consumption might be more friendly, and the difference for daily city commuting will not be too large.

The Toyota Fortuner body length is 4400 mm, with a trunk space of 400 L.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length is 4400 mm, with a trunk space of 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. Cars at this level are completely sufficient for daily use.

The Toyota Fortuner adopts FWD drive mode.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV adopts FWD drive mode.
The drive mode of both cars is the same, both are FWD, and there will not be too much difference in daily driving experience.
The Toyota Fortuner warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, both the Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are very good models in the Malaysia market. Choosing which one ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your research, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing your research will definitely not be wrong.