Hot on the heels of the local introduction of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, the Chinese automaker now welcomes the larger Tiggo 8 Pro to South Africa. See specification and pricing details for the newcomer below!
Chery made a big return to South Africa with the launch of the Tiggo 4 Pro compact SUV late in 2021. The model hit the ground running and has proven to be a hit with local buyers, so much so in fact that the Chinese firm has fast-tracked the introduction of the larger, 7-seater Tiggo 8 Pro SUV which has now arrived on local soil. In fact, South Africa is the first right-hand-drive market to receive the Tiggo 8 Pro!
“Luxury is standard” is the mantra for the Tiggo 8 Pro
The Tiggo 8 Pro boasts attractive styling that sets it apart from other offerings in the market.
There are 2 Tiggo 8 Pro derivatives on offer including Distinctive and Executive trim lines.
From a styling perspective, the Tiggo 8 Pro shares design cues from the Tiggo 4 Pro with its 3D star-studded grille giving the car a bold and modern look. Matrix LED headlights or ‘Tiger Eyes’ with dual daytime running lights further accentuate the look from the front. Other details include chromed roof rails, panoramic sunroof, rear LED lights and 18-inch alloy wheels in black and chrome.
Moving inside, the Tiggo 8 Pro is an all-digital affair with no less than 3 screens at your service including a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and an 8.0-inch screen that takes care of the vehicles climate control.
Other nice-to-haves include wireless charging, voice control and a Sony sound system with 8 speakers.
Leather seats are standard on the Distinctive derivative while the Executive derivative gains black and brown leather with a diamond stitched pattern. The driver’s seat is 6-way electrically adjustable with memory function while the front passenger seat is 4-way electrically adjustable with lumbar support.
In terms of practicality, the second-row seats fold down in a 60:40 split and the seats are adjustable and rear passengers are afforded 3 USB ports and a 12V charging port is also fitted. The Executive derivative gains privacy glass and ambient lighting.
There’s seating for 7 in the Tiggo 8 Pro!
As far as safety is concerned, the Tiggo 8 Pro is equipped with 6 airbags as well as ABS with EBD, brake assist and electronic stability control with traction control. ISOFIX child seat mounts are also standard. Parking is made easier with rear park distance control and a 360-degree rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines. Other features include tyre pressure monitoring, hill assist, downhill descent control, keyless entry and push-button start as standard.
On the range-topping Tiggo 8 Pro Executive derivative additional driver assistance features are offered including Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Automatic Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSC), Intelligent High-beam Control (IHC), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSD), Front Collision Warning (FCW), an emergency Brake Override System (BOS) and a Door Open Warning and Prevention (DOW) system as standard.
What engine powers the Tiggo 8 Pro?
The Tiggo 8 Pro makes use of a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine that offers 145 kW and 290 Nm of torque and it’s mated with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Look out for our launch review of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro very soon!
How much does the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Cost in South Africa?
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Distinctive – R496 900
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Executive – R546 900
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is sold with a 5-year /150 000km warranty and a 5-year/60 000 km service plan, 5-year roadside assistance and Chery’s 10-year/1-million km engine warranty (Only the original owner is afforded this warranty and it is not transferrable).
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