Chery Tiggo 8

The Chery Tiggo 8 serves as the flagship mid-size SUV in Chery Auto's "Tiggo" line-up. Since its debut in 2018, the Tiggo 8 has rapidly established itself as a benchmark model in China's domestic mid-size SUV market, credited to its segment-transcending dimensions, versatile seating layouts, and proven Kunpeng powertrain. Serving as a vital pillar of Chery's globalisation strategy, the Tiggo 8 series not only commands a dominant market share in the domestic family-car segment, but is also widely recognised across global markets as an exemplar of a "high-value SUV".

Model Overview

Positioned as a mid-size SUV, the Tiggo 8 has now evolved into its fifth generation. The 2026 Tiggo 8 showcases remarkable design versatility, innovatively introducing dual front-fascia styling dubbed "Tiger Style" and "Leopard Style" to cater to diverse aesthetic tastes. Its headline selling points include a cavernous cabin, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chipset fitted as standard across the range, efficient Kunpeng powertrain technology, and a competitive price bracket of RM99,900 to RM129,900. Standing as a hallmark "spacious 5-seater family SUV", the Tiggo 8 has cemented a solid footing in its segment through high practicality, comprehensive tech packaging, and robust build quality.

Development History

The evolution of the Tiggo 8 exemplifies the successful roll-out of Chery Auto's modular platform architecture and intelligent vehicle strategy:

Breakthrough and Foundation (2018–2020): In 2018, the Tiggo 8 was officially launched. As Chery's first 7-seater entrant in the mid-size SUV segment, it broke away from the brand's historical compact image and achieved a quantum leap in cabin packaging efficiency via the T1X platform.

Technical Advancement and Line-up Expansion (2021–2024): Subsequent iterations saw the Tiggo 8 range introduce a more potent 2.0T engine alongside derivative nameplates such as the Tiggo 8 PLUS and Tiggo 8 Pro, establishing a comprehensive product matrix that drove Chery's global sales surge.

Fifth-Generation Overhaul (2025–Present): As the fifth-generation model, the 2026 Tiggo 8 extends its wheelbase to 2,825 mm (+115 mm) alongside further powertrain fuel efficiency refinements. Through the "Tiger" and "Leopard" dual-line strategy, Chery precisely targets the distinct demands of corporate and youthful buyers alike, signalling a more mature operational chapter for the Tiggo 8.

Market Performance

The Tiggo 8 series has demonstrated exceptional commercial resilience worldwide. Domestically, underpinned by strong value-for-money appeal and low maintenance overheads, it consistently ranks among the top-selling mid-size SUVs with sterling word-of-mouth among family buyers. In overseas markets, the Tiggo 8 serves as the benchmark of Chery's technological prowess; across Latin America, Russia, South Africa, and the Middle East, it has earned widespread acclaim for being "durable and well-equipped", anchoring Chery's multi-million global customer base.

Core Technologies

Powertrain & Performance: The entire range is powered by Chery's Kunpeng 1.6TGDI turbocharged direct-injection petrol engine, delivering a maximum output of 147 kW (200 PS) and 310 N·m of torque. Paired with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission (7DCT), the drivetrain delivers linear and punchy power delivery while maintaining a WLTC combined fuel consumption of 7.2–7.4 L/100 km, striking a balance between performance and fuel economy.  

Digital Cockpit: A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 automotive-grade processor comes standard across all variants, running the Lion OS. In terms of cabin design, the "Tiger Style" adopts a 10.25-inch dual-screen display emphasizing an elegant, premium look, whereas the "Leopard Style" features a bold 13.2-inch integrated portrait touchscreen with heightened visual impact.

Packaging & Build: With the stretched 2,825 mm wheelbase, rear legroom rivals vehicles from higher segments. The body shell incorporates 80% high-strength steel-aluminium hybrid construction and comes equipped with an 8-airbag setup rare for its class, meeting rigorous passive safety standards.

Smart Connectivity & ADAS: Supports four-zone AI voice commands, "see-and-say" voice control, OTA software updates, and Level 2 semi-autonomous driving assistance, delivering seamless, real-time command execution.

Future Outlook

The Tiggo 8 series will continue to serve as the bedrock of Chery's global expansion. Moving forward, Chery plans to sustain the nameplate's leadership in the internal combustion engine (ICE) and mild-hybrid spaces by further optimising interior utility (such as 46 dedicated cabin storage spaces) and deepening smart tech integration. As Chery accelerates its "hybrid + full-electric" dual-track strategy, the Tiggo 8 is also slated for deeper synergy with the brand's dedicated C-DM hybrid architecture to meet increasingly stringent global emissions and fuel economy standards.