In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV 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 is OTR priced at RM 126,159 - 139,159 in Malaysia, there are 2 versions in total, including 2023 2.0L High (RM 139,159), 2023 2.0L Plus (RM 126,159), etc.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is OTR priced at RM 129,750 - 129,750 in Malaysia, there are 2 versions in total, including 2025 1.5T 90km CSH (RM 129,750), What charging methods does the Tiggo 7 PHEV support? Can it be charged using a home power socket? (RM 117,478), etc.
From the price perspective, the starting price of the Mazda CX-3 is indeed RM 3,591 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, the entry-level version of Mazda can already meet daily needs. But also note, that few thousand cheaper, there might be trade-offs in equipment, depending on your specific needs.

The Mazda CX-3 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Hybrid of the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV has 30 more horsepower than the 1.5L Turbo of the Mazda CX-3. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it lacks power.

The Mazda CX-3 uses FWD drive type.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV uses FWD drive type.
Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ significantly.

Mazda CX-3 warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider prioritizing the one with better reputation; if you care more about price-performance ratio and equipment, then choose the model with richer configuration. Finally, it is recommended to test drive both, as firsthand experience is the most important.

Overall, Mazda CX-3 and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are both very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your homework, compare quotes from several dealers, then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never go wrong.