In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. Both cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you time on research.
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 PHEV OTR price in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Honda WR-V is indeed RM 69,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. However, also note that the few thousand ringgit difference might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Honda WR-V is equipped with 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is equipped with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Hybrid in the Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV has 65 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl in the Honda WR-V. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel it lacks power.

Honda WR-V body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, with little difference in interior space. For cars of 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 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Overall, both the Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time on research will definitely not be wrong.