Well-specified yet affordable is what comes to mind when one thinks of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro as luxury comes standard across this vehicle's range. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro can be considered Chery's flagship vehicle. My colleague Sean Nurse had one on test and you can read the review here.
Related: Everything that you need to know about the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
The Tiggo 8 Pro comes with an award-winning 1.6-litre turbocharged engine paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. You'll see power figures of 145 kW of power and 290 Nm of torque. Not only do you have more than enough power, but you also get 7 seats as standard across the Tiggo 8 Pro range and the vehicle is capable of towing as well. Here are the top 3 things you need to know about the Tiggo 8 Pro.
The Size
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is a 7-seater SUV and the biggest SUV offered locally in Chery's range. Yes, this vehicle is quite sizeable although is ideal for the open road and city thanks to a few driver assistance systems like rear parking sensors and even a 360-degree camera on deck to make life easier when parking the vehicle. The electric power steering also makes the Tiggo 8 Pro easier to pilot too. Despite the size, the vehicle is fairly easy to pilot.
Performance and Efficiency
The award-winning 1.6-litre turbocharged engine has some poke to it and the vehicle is claimed to consume fuel at a rate of 7.0 L /100km which isn't bad for an SUV this size. If you opt for the Tiggo 8 Pro Max, however, you get a bigger 2.0-litre engine and a power bump to 187 kW and 390 Nm. For a new driver, even the 1.6-litre engine with 147 kW on tap can be a handful to handle. Especially considering the aforementioned size of the vehicle. Although there are safety systems to make life easier for the driver.
Price
The Tiggo 8 Pro is a relatively affordable SUV. However, for a new driver, we'd advise against looking at one as the initial purchase price can be considered as high. Maintenance costs for a new driver specifically can potentially be expensive even with a service plan and warranty in place.
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6TGDI 290T Distinction | from R496 900* |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6TGDI 290T Executive | from R574 900* |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0TGDI 390T Executive | from R629 900* |
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro comes with a standard 5-year / 150 000 km general warranty, a 10-year / 1-million km engine warranty, and a comprehensive 5-year / 60 000 km service plan. The Pro Max derivative gets a 7-year / 90 000 km service plan and the same warranty offering as the rest of the range.
*Pricing stated here was correct at the time of publishing and subject to change without any prior notice.
Is it good for new drivers?
Even if you're able to afford a Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, we don't think it's good for new drivers. The SUV is big, the engine has more power than a new driver can generally handle and the purchase price and maintenance costs may be a big spend for some. We'd advise looking at a smaller vehicle with less power. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro would be better suited in the hands of a more experienced driver. If you're keen on a Tiggo 8 Pro though, you can search AutoTrader for the latest used and new offerings. If you want to sell your current car quickly and easily, consider trying out our Instant Offer tool here.
