Verdict
At RM159,800 against the Corolla Cross’s RM133,800, the Chery asks RM26,000 more but brings seven seats, a 90 km EV range from its 18.3 kWh battery and a 201 hp, 310 Nm motor. It also has 215 Nm from its 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine. The Toyota is the simpler five-seat choice, with a far larger 440-litre boot against 193 litres and RM359 annual road tax versus RM120. Pick the Tiggo 8 for people-carrying and plug-in capability; the Corolla Cross makes more sense if boot space and a lower upfront outlay matter more.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 if you need seven seats, can use its 90 km EV range and want the 18.3 kWh plug-in hybrid battery.
Pick the Toyota Corolla Cross if five seats are enough and its 440-litre boot, RM26,000 lower price and unlimited-kilometre warranty suit your use.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 RM159,800; Toyota Corolla Cross RM133,800.
- Seating and boot space: Chery Tiggo 8 has 7 seats and 193 litres; Toyota Corolla Cross has 5 seats and 440 litres.
- Electrification: Chery Tiggo 8 has an 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and one 201 hp/310 Nm motor; Toyota Corolla Cross has no battery, EV range or motor…
- Dimensions: Chery Tiggo 8 is 4,725 mm long with a 2,710 mm wheelbase; Toyota Corolla Cross is 4,460 mm long with a 2,640 mm wheelbase.
- Weight and fuel tank: Chery Tiggo 8 is 1,916 kg with a 60-litre tank; Toyota Corolla Cross is 1,405 kg with a 47-litre tank.
- Road tax: Chery Tiggo 8 RM120 per year; Toyota Corolla Cross RM359 per year.
Tiggo 8
- Seven seats with 7 three-point seatbelts.
- 90 km EV range, plus 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging.
- 15.6-inch touchscreen, 10-speaker Sony audio and ventilated front seats.
- 193-litre boot is 247 litres smaller than the Corolla Cross’s 440 litres.
- Costs RM26,000 more.
- Seven-year warranty is capped at 150,000 km, while the Corolla Cross warranty has no kilometre limit.
Corolla Cross
- 440-litre boot despite its shorter 4,460 mm body.
- RM26,000 lower purchase price and unlimited-kilometre five-year warranty.
- Powered contactless tailgate and front fog lamps.
- Five seats versus the Tiggo 8’s seven.
- No plug-in battery, EV range, AC/DC charging or V2L function.
- Single-zone air-conditioning and manual passenger-seat adjustment, against the Tiggo 8’s dual-zone system and powered passenger seat.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM159,800 | RM133,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| 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 variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) |
| Capacity | 1,498 cc | 1,798 cc |
| Horsepower | 139 hp✓ | 138 hp |
| Torque | 215 Nm✓ | 172 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 77 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10 |
| 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 | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | DHT | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Top Speed | — | 185 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,725 mm | 4,460 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,620 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,640 mm |
| Weight | 1,916 kg | 1,405 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 440 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R19 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Continental PremiumContact C | Toyo Proxes CR1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| 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 | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 2 Rear 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 | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side 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 |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive 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, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM359 |
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.
Used Tiggo 8 & Corolla Cross for sale
Tiggo 8 vs Corolla Cross FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 or Toyota Corolla Cross better?
The Tiggo 8 is better for seven occupants and plug-in driving, with 90 km EV range. The Corolla Cross is better for a five-seat household needing a 440-litre boot and a RM26,000 lower entry price.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 costs RM159,800 and the Toyota Corolla Cross costs RM133,800, so the difference is RM26,000.
Can the Chery Tiggo 8 drive on electric power?
Yes. Its plug-in hybrid system has an 18.3 kWh battery, a 201 hp and 310 Nm motor, and a stated EV range of 90 km. It supports 6.6 kW AC and 40 kW DC charging.