Thinking of changing cars, which is better, Aruz or Tiggo 8? Perodua vs Chery

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Perodua Aruz and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car.

Price and Versions

The OTR price for Perodua Aruz in Malaysia is RM 72,900 - 77,900, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L X (RM 72,900), 1.5L AV (RM 77,900), etc.

The OTR price for Chery Tiggo 8 in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750), etc.

From a pricing perspective, the starting price of the Perodua Aruz is indeed RM 56,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version is sufficient for daily needs. However, be aware that the savings of a few thousand ringgit might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

The Perodua Aruz is equipped with a 1.5L 4-cylinder engine, with 105 hp. Official fuel consumption is 6.0 L/100km.

The Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo engine, with 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.

Regarding power, the 1.5L Turbo in the Chery Tiggo 8 has 35 horsepower more than the 1.5L 4-cylinder in the Perodua Aruz. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient and you won't feel a lack of power.

Features and Technology

The Perodua Aruz uses FWD drive mode.

The Chery Tiggo 8 uses FWD drive mode.

Both cars use the same drive mode, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving experience.

Maintenance and Servicing

The Perodua Aruz comes with a 5-year/150,000km warranty, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

The Chery Tiggo 8 comes with a 3-year/100,000km warranty, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Who is this suitable for?

Both the Perodua Aruz and Chery Tiggo 8 are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with more features. Ultimately, we recommend test driving both models, as personal experience is the most important.

Summary

In general, both the Perodua Aruz and Chery Tiggo 8 are very good car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from a few dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.