In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car.
The Mazda CX-3 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 126,159 - 139,159, with a total of 2 variants, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 variants, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
Looking at the price, the Mazda CX-3 starting price is indeed RM 33,591 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, the Mazda entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper might have trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

The Mazda CX-3 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV Hybrid has 30 more horsepower than the Mazda CX-3 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power and won't feel sluggish.

The Mazda CX-3 safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include i-Activsense.
The Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety equipment, both cars have received good ratings. However, the Mazda CX-3 i-Activsense and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV Basic differ in functionality. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Mazda CX-3 Warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV Warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both the Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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 cost-performance ratio and equipment, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.
Overall, both the Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealers, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time doing homework will never be wrong.