Harrier or Tiggo 8 PHEV? A Comparison to Save You Research Time

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Toyota Harrier and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car.

Price and Versions

Toyota Harrier's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 289,000 - 289,000, with 1 version available, including 2026 HEV 2.5L Standard (RM 289,000), etc.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with 2 versions available, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.

Looking at the price, the starting price of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is RM 129,250 cheaper than Toyota Harrier. Honestly, in this price segment, the difference of a few thousand is actually not significant; the key lies in the overall value for money and long-term usage cost.

Performance and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Harrier is equipped with 2.0L Turbo, 220 hp. Official fuel consumption 9.5 L/100km.

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

In terms of performance, the 2.0L Turbo of Toyota Harrier has 50 more horsepower than the Hybrid of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV, offering more confidence in mid-range acceleration, especially when overtaking on highways. However, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's fuel consumption may be more friendly; the difference in daily city commuting won't be too significant.

Safety Features

Toyota Harrier's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes Brand ADAS.

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, Toyota Harrier's Brand ADAS and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Basic differ in functionality. If you prioritize active safety, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Space and Comfort

Toyota Harrier vehicle length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

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

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with not much difference in interior space. Cars of this class are fully sufficient for daily use.

Maintenance and Servicing

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

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

Summary

Overall, Toyota Harrier and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal; spending some time on research is never wrong.