Honda CR-V Battles Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Real Data Reveals Where the Gap Lies

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro when choosing a car. Both vehicles are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.

Price and Versions

The 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.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 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.

Looking at the price, the starting price of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is RM 18,450 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Honestly, at this price segment, a difference of a few thousand isn't actually that big; the key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage cost.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption is 8.0 L/100km.

Both cars use the same powertrain system; the driving feel in daily use is basically the same. Fuel consumption is also about the same; no need to worry too much about this point.

Safety Equipment

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

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's safety rating is TBD; active safety systems include Basic.

In terms of safety equipment, both cars received decent ratings. However, there are some differences in functions between Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's Basic. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the function lists of both in detail.

Maintenance and Service

Honda CR-V warranty is 5 years/unlimited mileage; maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro warranty is 3 years/100,000km; maintenance interval is every 10,000km or 6 months.

Conclusion

Overall, both the Honda CR-V and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are very good models in the Malaysia market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your homework, comparing quotes from several car dealerships, and then test driving to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big deal; spending time doing homework will never be wrong.