Corolla Cross or Tiggo 8? A comparison to save you research time

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Toyota Corolla Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 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 research time.

Price and Versions

The OTR price of Toyota Corolla Cross in Malaysia is RM 133,800 - 148,800, with a total of 3 versions, including 2026 HEV 1.8L GR Sport (RM 148,800), 2026 HEV 1.8L Standard (RM 140,800), 2026 1.8L Standard (RM 133,800), etc.

The OTR price of Chery Tiggo 8 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 4,050 cheaper than Toyota Corolla Cross. Honestly, in this price range, the gap of a few thousand is actually not significant. The key lies in the overall cost-performance ratio and long-term usage costs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

The Toyota Corolla Cross is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, with 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.

The Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with a 1.5L Turbo, with 140 hp. Official fuel consumption is 7.0 L/100km.

Both cars use the same powertrain system, and the driving experience in daily use is basically no difference. The fuel consumption is also about the same, so there is no need to worry too much about this point.

Safety Features

The safety rating of Toyota Corolla Cross is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and the active safety system includes TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA).

The safety rating of Chery Tiggo 8 is TBD, and the active safety system includes Basic.

In terms of safety features, both cars have achieved good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between Toyota Corolla Cross's TSS (PCS, LDA, ACC, LTA) and Chery Tiggo 8's Basic. If you value active safety highly, you can compare the function lists of both in detail.

Space and Comfort

The Toyota Corolla Cross body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The Chery Tiggo 8 body length is 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.

The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, daily use is completely sufficient.

Maintenance and Upkeep

Toyota Corolla Cross 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, both Toyota Corolla Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 are very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that you do your research, compare quotes from multiple car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time researching will never go wrong.