Verdict
The RM5,560 saving makes the Chery Tiggo 8 the better-equipped choice in driver assistance and infotainment for a Malaysian household able to charge its plug-in hybrid. It brings 90 km of EV range, a 15.6-inch screen and a 360-degree camera. Adaptive cruise control and autonomous braking are also standard. Its RM120 annual road tax is RM710 below the Mazda’s. The CX-8 counters with a 2,930 mm wheelbase and a 209-litre boot, versus 2,710 mm and 193 litres. Its 72-litre tank is also 12 litres larger.
The CX-8 2.5 Turbo High Plus AWD (RM221,360) sits above every Tiggo 8 variant here, so the verdict compares the closest-priced pairing — use the selectors above to match any two trims.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you can charge a plug-in hybrid and want 90 km EV range, active safety assistance and lower road tax.
Pick the Mazda CX-8 if you want the longer-wheelbase seven-seater, a larger boot and a conventional 2.5-litre petrol drivetrain.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Mazda CX-8 RM165,360.
- Annual road tax: Chery Tiggo 8 RM120; Mazda CX-8 RM830.
- EV capability: Chery Tiggo 8 has one 201 hp, 310 Nm motor and 90 km EV range; Mazda CX-8 has no motor or EV range.
- Engine output: Chery Tiggo 8 139 hp and 215 Nm; Mazda CX-8 192 hp and 258 Nm.
- Wheelbase: Chery Tiggo 8 2,710 mm; Mazda CX-8 2,930 mm.
- Boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 193 litres; Mazda CX-8 209 litres.
Tiggo 8
- 90 km EV range from an 18.3 kWh battery
- Adaptive cruise control, autonomous braking and 360-degree camera
- Seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty plus eight-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit cover
- 193-litre boot is 16 litres smaller than the CX-8's
- 2,710 mm wheelbase is 220 mm shorter
- 1,916 kg kerb weight is 135 kg higher
CX-8
- 192 hp and 258 Nm 2.5-litre petrol engine
- 2,930 mm wheelbase and 209-litre boot
- Sliding and reclining second row, plus single-zone rear automatic climate control
- Costs RM5,560 more
- RM830 annual road tax is RM710 higher
- Lacks the Tiggo 8's blind-spot information system, autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction
What the Tiggo 8 has over the CX-8
What the CX-8 has over the Tiggo 8
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The CX-8's wheelbase is 220 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800✓ | RM165,360 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM830 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,630/mo✓ | RM1,690/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,434✓ | RM4,646 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM3,144 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM15.72 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM43,103 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 2,488 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp at 5,500 rpm | 192 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 215 Nm at 1,750 rpm | 258 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 77 mm × 80.5 mm | 89 mm × 100 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 13 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 310 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 18.3 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 90 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 40 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | SkyActiv-Drive 6-speed Automatic with Manual Shift Mode |
| Gears | — | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Mazda |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,900 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,930 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,781 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 72 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 209 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/55R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Toyo Proxes R46 |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | 24 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 16 inch | 18 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Rear) | — | 14 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Silver V-spoke Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | G-Vectoring Control Plus |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer 2nd Row Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Lumbar Adjustment and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding, Sliding and Reclining 2nd Row, 50:50 Split-folding 3rd Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Boot, 2 Front USB, 2 2nd Row USB, 2 3rd Row USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System | Mazda Connect Infotainment System with 8" Touchscreen, Commander Control Knob, Voice Control, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Digital/Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | 5-year/100,000 km Free Service |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Tiggo 8 vs CX-8 FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Mazda CX-8 better?
The Tiggo 8 is the stronger choice for plug-in capability, active driver assistance and warranty cover. Choose the CX-8 if its 220 mm longer wheelbase, 16-litre larger boot and 2.5-litre petrol engine matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM5,560 less: RM159,800 versus RM165,360 for the Mazda CX-8.
Which has the longer warranty?
The Tiggo 8 does, with a seven-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty and separate eight-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit cover. The CX-8 has a five-year/100,000 km warranty with free service.