In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers often compare the Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 when choosing a car.
The Honda WR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 89,900 - 107,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2023 1.5L V (RM 99,900), 2023 1.5L E (RM 95,900), 2023 1.5L S (RM 89,900), etc.
The Chery Tiggo 8 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 1 version, including 2026 1.6T Standard (RM 129,750), etc.
Looking at the price, the Honda WR-V's starting price is indeed RM 39,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8. If you have a limited budget, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the savings of a few thousand might involve compromises in features, depending on your needs.

Honda WR-V is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.
Regarding power, Chery Tiggo 8's 1.5L Turbo has 35 more horsepower than Honda WR-V's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel underpowered.

Honda WR-V body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with not much difference in interior space. For cars in this class, daily use is completely sufficient.

Honda WR-V Warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, Maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 8 Warranty 3 years/100,000km, Maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, the Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 are both excellent car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest you do your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time on research will never be wrong.