Toyota Yaris Cross vs Chery Tiggo 8
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Toyota Yaris Cross

$31,790 - $41,280

2026 price

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Chery Tiggo 8

$42,990 - $46,990

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Summary

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross

2026 Chery Tiggo 8

By Emily Agar

By Tom White

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 3, 1.5L

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Fuel Type

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Fuel Efficiency

3.8L/100km (combined)

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Seating

Likes

Cute exterior packaging
Park it anywhere
Hybrid boost hides low outputs

Excellent value
Smart hybrid tech
Decent third row

Dislikes

Cabin is ageing
Missing some features for price point
Model-year upgrades are too modest

Touchscreen dependence
Software should be better
Spongey driving dynamics

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross Summary

Toyota’s smallest SUV has picked up a few subtle styling and tech tweaks as part of a minor model year update.

It goes up against familiar names like the Nissan Juke and Kia Stonic in the light SUV segment, as well as hybrid rivals like the newer Suzuki Fronx and Chery Tiggo 4.

But does the Toyota still have enough appeal this late in its life cycle?

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2026 Chery Tiggo 8 Summary

Once upon a time, not very long ago, there were tough choices to make when it came to buying a seven-seat SUV. Did you want lots of space? A hybrid? Or, for it to be affordable?

In a move that will no doubt horrify old favourites, Chery’s new Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid sets out to prove you can have all of these things at once.

Offering seven seats in an ideal upper mid-sized format, complete with a plug-in hybrid system at the price of a combustion rival, the Tiggo 8 ticks too many boxes to count.

Is it too good to be true? We went to its Australian launch to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Toyota Yaris Cross 2026 Chery Tiggo 8

Verdict

The Toyota Yaris Cross Urban is a city-savvy SUV that’s easy to park, nimble in traffic, and relatively fun to drive. It’s cute as a button on the outside, but the cabin doesn’t quite match the price, and some of the tech feels a little behind the times compared to rivals. The hybrid powertrain definitely earns it points but is it worth the jump in price over its rivals? A hesitant yes, because who doesn't like efficiency? But it needs a cabin upgrade to stay truly competitive in our market.

Verdict

A bargain price, clever hybrid system, and a spacious interior with useful third row is a rare and potent combination which should continue to catapult Chery into a successful future.

Sure, the dull driving dynamics, sometimes befuddling software, and over reliance on touchscreens could and should be addressed, but at this price and with these ownership terms, the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is a tough proposition to argue with.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with accommodation and meals provided.

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Toyota Yaris Cross vs Chery Tiggo 8
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