Riding on the firm’s T1X platform, the Tiggo 8 Pro provides seating for seven as standard and becomes the newest model to feature Chery’s “Movement Design” styling language the brand says “mixes bionics and aesthetics to create a vehicle that has a fluid design that hides its size, while maintaining a striking presence”.
For South Africa, the first right-hand-drive market to receive the Tiggo 8 Pro, a choice of two models are offered, Distinctive and Executive, both being powered by an in-house developed 1.6 T-GDI engine outputting 145kW/290Nm.
Measuring 4 722 mm in overall length, the Tiggo 8 Pro arrives on the back of an update in China last year.
Unlike the Tiggo 4 Pro, a manual gearbox is not provided with the only transmission entrusted with sending the amount of grunt to the front wheels being a seven-speed dual-clutch. No details regarding performance or fuel consumption was divulged.
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In terms of specification, both derivatives are comprehensively equipped with standard features consisting of:
18-inch alloy wheels;
leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel;
ambient lighting;
black leather interior;
dual-zone climate control with second row vents;
auto on/off LED headlights with dynamic cornering function;
LED daytime running lights;
folding and heated electric mirrors;
all-around electric windows;
rain sense wipers;
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster;
electric driver’s seat;
push-button start;
tyre pressure monitor;
wireless smartphone charger;
keyless entry;
three USB ports;
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system;
Voice Control, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto;
eight-speaker Sony sound system;
60/40 split rear seat;
cooled glovebox;
cruise control;
drive mode selector (Eco, Standard and Sport)
steering mode selector (Eco, Sport);
six airbags;
ABS with EBD, EBA and BAS;
Electronic Stability Control;
traction control;
Roll Stability Control;
Hill Hold and Hill Start Assist;
Hill Descent Control;
auto lock/unlock doors;
surround-view camera system;
rear parking sensors with reverse camera
All models come as standard with a digital instrument cluster as well as a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
Reserved for the Executive are the following:
adaptive cruise control;
panoramic sunroof;
privacy glass;
black/brown leather interior
eight-inch touchscreen ventilation control display;
separate third-row climate control panel plus vents;
electric passenger’s seat;
lumbar adjustment for the driver’s chair;
memory function for the mirrors;
Auto High Beam Assist;
Lane Departure Warning;
Front Collision Warning;
Traffic Sign Recognition;
Blind Spot Detection;
Brake Override System;
Rear Cross Traffic Alert;
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Like with the Tiggo 4 Pro, the Tiggo 8 Pro is covered by Chery’s industry first 10-year/1 000 000 km engine warranty, as well as a standard five-year/150 000 km warranty plus a five-year/60 000 km service plan.
