In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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.
The Mazda CX-3 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159, with a total of 2 versions, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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 Mazda CX-3 is indeed RM 33,591 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Mazda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the cheaper few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

The Mazda CX-3 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety systems including i-Activsense.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro safety rating is TBD, with active safety systems including Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Mazda CX-3's i-Activsense and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's Basic. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

The Mazda CX-3 uses FWD drive mode.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro uses FWD drive mode.
Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, and there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Mazda CX-3 warranty is 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro warranty is 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about price-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.