In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross when choosing a car.
The OTR price of Perodua Ativa in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400), etc.
The OTR price of Chery Tiggo Cross in Malaysia is RM 88,750 - 99,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.5L CSH (RM 99,750), 2025 1.5T Standard (RM 88,750), etc.
In terms of price, the starting price of Perodua Ativa is indeed RM 26,250 cheaper than Chery Tiggo Cross. If you have a limited budget, Perodua's entry-level model already meets daily needs. However, note that the cheaper thousands might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Ativa uses FWD drive system.
Chery Tiggo Cross uses FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both FWD, there won't be a huge difference in daily driving feel.

Perodua Ativa warranty 5 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo Cross warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross 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 the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as personal experience is the most important.

Overall, Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time on research will never go wrong.