In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda WR-V and the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV when choosing a car. Both 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.
The OTR price of the Honda WR-V 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 OTR price of the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV in Malaysia is RM 129,750 - 129,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 1.5T 90km CSH (RM 129,750), What charging methods does the Tiggo 7 PHEV support? Can it be charged using a home power socket? (RM 117,478), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of the Honda WR-V is indeed RM 39,850 cheaper than the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Honda's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But be aware, the savings of a few thousand might involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific needs.

The Honda WR-V comes with a 1.5L 4-cyl, 105 hp. Official fuel consumption 6.0 L/100km.
The Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV comes with Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the Hybrid of the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV has 65 more horsepower than the 1.5L 4-cyl of the Honda WR-V. However, for daily driving in the city, both cars have sufficient power and won't feel underpowered.

The safety rating of the Honda WR-V is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING.
The safety rating of the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety equipment, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in features between Honda SENSING of the Honda WR-V and Basic of the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both in detail.

Honda WR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Overall, both the Honda WR-V and Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV are excellent car models in the Malaysian market. Choosing which one depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your homework, comparing quotes from several dealers, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will never be wrong.