Honda CR-V or Chery Tiggo 8? Real Car Review Gives You the Answer

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 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.

Price and Versions

Honda CR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.

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.

From a price perspective, the starting price of Chery Tiggo 8 is RM 48,450 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Honestly, in this price range, the difference of a few thousand is actually not that big. The key is to look at overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

Safety Features

Honda CR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).

Chery Tiggo 8 safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

Regarding safety features, both cars received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Chery Tiggo 8's Basic. If you value active safety more, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Configuration and Technology

Honda CR-V uses FWD drive type.

Chery Tiggo 8 uses FWD drive type.

Both cars have the same drive type, both are FWD, so there will not be much difference in daily driving experience.

Maintenance and Service

Honda CR-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.

Conclusion

Overall, Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending a bit of time researching will definitely not be wrong.