In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help save you time on research.
The Perodua Ativa has an OTR price in Malaysia of RM 62,500 - 73,400, with a total of 3 variants, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400), etc.
The Chery Tiggo Cross has an OTR price in Malaysia of RM 88,750 - 99,750, with a total of 2 variants, 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 the Perodua Ativa is indeed RM 26,250 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo Cross. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, those few thousand dollars cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific needs.

Perodua Ativa is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official Fuel Consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo Cross is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official Fuel Consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Both cars use the same powertrain, so the daily driving experience is basically the same. Fuel economy is also similar, so there's 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, there are some differences in function between Perodua Ativa's ASA 3.0 + ACC + LDA + LKA + BSM + RCTA and Chery Tiggo Cross's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Perodua Ativa adopts FWD drive configuration.
Chery Tiggo Cross adopts FWD drive configuration.
Both cars have the same drive configuration, both are FWD, so there will not be much difference in daily driving experience.

Overall, both Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross are very good car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your research well, compare quotes from several dealerships, and test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major decision, spending some time on research will definitely not go wrong.