Chery Tiggo 8 Apex I (2026) Price & Specs

David Taylor

22 Sep 2026

Chery Tiggo 8 Apex I (2026) Price & Specs

The Apex I brings a new-look cabin and exterior design to the Tiggo 8 range. Here’s how much you can expect to pay!

The Tiggo 8 is a 7-seater, 3-row family SUV and it has just arrived in local showrooms. Chery claims an updated exterior look, rejigged cabin without compromising on the extensive list of equipment or safety.

The front fascia gets a revision and there are full LED headlights at the front, while an LED light bar stretches across the rear. The vehicle rides on tasty 19-inch alloy wheels. Customers have three colours to choose from; Khaki White, Carbon Black and Bamboo Grey.

The engine on duty is a 1.6-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine and in this application it makes 137 kW and 275 Nm. Power reaches the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and Chery claims a combined fuel consumption of 7.7 L/100 km.

Standard features look all-encompassing with dual-zone climate control, 64-colour ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, 50W wireless phone charger, heated and ventilated front seats, plus the front passenger seat features wireless functionality.

When it comes to safety, this vehicle has 7 airbags, tyre pressure sensors, speed-limit reminder, 540-degree HD camera as well as ADAS functionality in the form of adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking and lane-keeping assist.

How much does the Chery Tiggo 8 Apex I cost in South Africa?

The vehicle is sold with a 7-year/200 000 km vehicle warranty and a 5-year/75 000 km service plan. The first owner also receives Chery’s 10-year/1 million km engine warranty.

Chery Tiggo 8 Apex IR569 900

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Frequently Asked Questions

What engine and drivetrain power the Chery Tiggo 8 Apex I in South Africa?

The Chery Tiggo 8 Apex I is powered by a 1.6-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine producing 137 kW of power and 275 Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT).

How much does the Chery Tiggo 8 Apex I cost in South Africa?

The Chery Tiggo 8 Apex I is priced from R569 900 in South Africa.

How many seats does the Chery Tiggo 8 Apex I offer?

The Chery Tiggo 8 Apex I is a 7-seater family SUV featuring flat-folding rear seats and up to 494 litres of luggage capacity with the 3rd row folded down.

What is the claimed fuel consumption of the Tiggo 8 Apex I?

The Tiggo 8 Apex I has a claimed average fuel consumption of 7.7 litres per 100 km on the WLTP cycle. Paired with its 57-litre fuel tank, it delivers an estimated theoretical driving range of around 740 km.

What warranty and service plan come standard with the Chery Tiggo 8 Apex I?

The Tiggo 8 Apex I comes standard with a 7-year / 200,000 km vehicle warranty and a 5-year / 75,000 km service plan. Additionally, the original owner receives Chery’s signature 10-year / 1-million kilometre engine warranty.

David Taylor

David Taylor

Having contributed to multiple motoring titles as well helping run the public relations machine of the Johannesburg International Motor Show, Dave has experience in both sides of the motoring industry. He's based in the Western Cape and is responsible for the performance testing, photography & weekly YouTube news for Cars.co.za.

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