Choosing Toyota Corolla Cross or Chery Tiggo 8 Pro? Analysis from Five Aspects

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

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 Pro 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.

In terms of price, the starting price of Toyota Corolla Cross is indeed RM 25,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. If your budget is limited, Toyota's entry-level model can already meet daily needs. But be aware that the few thousand difference in price might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Power and Fuel Consumption

Toyota Corolla Cross comes with 1.5L Turbo, 140 hp. Official fuel consumption 7.0 L/100km.

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

In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro's 2.0L 4-cyl has 30 more horsepower than Toyota Corolla Cross's 1.5L Turbo. However, for daily city driving, the power of both cars is sufficient, you won't feel a lack of power.

Safety Features

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

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro safety rating is TBD, active safety system includes Basic.

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

Features and Technology

Toyota Corolla Cross adopts FWD drive mode.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, daily driving experience will not differ significantly.

Summary

Overall, Toyota Corolla Cross and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends mainly on your personal needs and budget. We suggest doing your research, comparing quotes from several car dealers, and test driving before making a final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research is never wrong.