In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV 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.
Honda WR-V's 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.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's 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, Honda WR-V's starting price is indeed RM 69,850 lower than Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level model can already meet daily needs. However, be aware that the lower cost might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Honda WR-V is equipped with a 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, Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Hybrid has 65 more horsepower than Honda WR-V's 1.5L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have enough power, you won't feel underpowered.

Honda WR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety system includes Honda SENSING.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have achieved good ratings. However, Honda WR-V's Honda SENSING and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Basic have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

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, Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both quite good models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.