Is the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro expensive to maintain?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is the 7-seater SUV that will make you smile for more than one reason. It's attractive, affordable and packed with high-end tech, but what do the maintenance costs look like? We investigate the costs of services on the Tiggo 8 Pro.
The Chery brand is making waves in South Africa. The days of the questionable QQ and Tiggo are truly behind us and the Chinese firm has stepped up its game to take on the key players in the industry. Their products offer a level of refinement, luxury and perceived quality that challenges the established names in South Africa and it does so at a price that has made the local consumer stand up and take note.
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Their latest range is headed up by the Tiggo 8 Pro, a luxurious 7-seater SUV that places an emphasis on comfort and convenience. Ergonomically designed, electrically adjustable leather seats ensure a comfortable journey while a host of tech convenience features help ensure that both the driver and passengers are kept entertained and satisfied, no matter how long the trip. The Tiggo 8 Pro does all of this at a very palatable price, with prices starting from only R496 900 for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6TGDI 290T Distinction version.
Maintenance costs
The Tiggo 8 Pro was only launched in February 2022 and at the time of compiling, all models were still covered by the included 5-year/60 000 km service plan that is included as standard with the Tiggo 8 Pro. The model is also sold with a comprehensive 10-year/1-million-kilometre engine warranty which is only afforded to the first owner and is not transferrable. The vehicle further carries a 5-year/150 000 km general warranty for the remainder of the period.
Should you happen upon a higher mileage example whose service plan has expired, you will be required to foot the bill for upcoming work that needs to be carried out. It's always advisable to take a vehicle back to the dealership for the services that fall under warranty as it will help safeguard the future value of the vehicle and the dealership will be able to address any recalls or warranty claims.
Here's what you can expect to pay (as a rough guideline) for services on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro.
Minor service: R3 500 to R5 000
Mid service (pollen filter etc): R5 500 to R8 500
Major service: R8 500 to R15 500
Service intervals are listed at every 15 000 km or annually, whichever occurs first.
