In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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 save you time on research.
Mazda CX-3 in Malaysia OTR price is RM 126,159 - 139,159, totaling 2 versions, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro in Malaysia OTR price is RM 159,750 - 159,750, totaling 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 Mazda CX-3 is indeed RM 33,591 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Mazda's entry version can already meet daily needs. But note that the few thousand less money might involve trade-offs in features, it depends on your needs.

Mazda CX-3 comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp power. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro comes with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp power. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Mazda CX-3's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars' power is sufficient, you won't feel it lacks power.

Mazda CX-3 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes i-Activsense.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars got good ratings. However, Mazda CX-3's i-Activsense and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's Basic have some differences in function. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Mazda CX-3 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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 test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time on research is never wrong.