In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross 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 on research.
Perodua Ativa's OTR price 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.
Chery Tiggo Cross's OTR price 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.
From the price perspective, Perodua Ativa's starting price is indeed RM 26,250 cheaper than Chery Tiggo Cross. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware that the few thousand cheaper may involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific requirements.

Perodua Ativa is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, horsepower 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain system, and the driving feel is basically the same in daily use. Fuel consumption is also similar, so no need to worry too much about this point.

Perodua Ativa's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include ASA 3.0 + ACC + LDA + LKA + BSM + RCTA.
Chery Tiggo Cross's safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, Perodua Ativa's ASA 3.0 + ACC + LDA + LKA + BSM + RCTA and Chery Tiggo Cross's Basic have some differences in functions. If you value active safety, you can compare their feature lists in detail.

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

Overall, Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross are both excellent models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several car dealers, and go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending time on research will never be wrong.