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 help you save time doing research.
The OTR price of Mazda CX-3 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 OTR price of Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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 Mazda CX-3 is indeed RM 33,591 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Mazda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, be aware that the price difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your needs.

Mazda CX-3 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
Regarding 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 have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

Mazda CX-3 body length 4500 mm, trunk 450 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Regarding space, Mazda CX-3's body is 100 mm longer than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, making the interior seating space slightly more spacious, especially rear legroom. If you often carry family members or need to store a stroller, the larger body is indeed more practical.

Mazda CX-3 adopts FWD drive system.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving feel.
Mazda CX-3 warranty 5 years/150,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro warranty 3 years/100,000 km, maintenance interval every 10,000 km or 6 months.
In summary, both Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from multiple car dealerships, and test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing research is never wrong.