Haval H6 vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro – Which Should You Buy? 

There’s a mega Chinese rivalry in the family car segment with the newly updated Haval H6 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro vying for market share. Which one of these feature-loaded offerings should you buy? This article will help you decide! 

Haval H6 or Chery Tiggo 8 Pro? That’s a question many family car buyers will be grappling with but this article aims to provide you with the insight you need to make an informed buying decision.

The family car segment is an important one for many new car buyers. A good family car is one that offers an appealing balance between performance and economy but must also be practical and spacious enough to carry family members and luggage while also representing good value-for-money in terms of the standard features on offer. It’s not an easy balance to strike and some products do it better than others. 

Historically, products such as the Volkswagen Tiguan, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-5 and Toyota RAV4 were popular choices in this segment but with new feature-loaded and attractively-priced models such as the new Haval H6 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro on the market, buyers would be silly to ignore the sheer value that these Chinese SUVs bring to the tar or even gravel. 

The main aim of this article is to help you, the consumer, make an informed buying decision. To help you do this, we will provide you with the need-to-know information and insight based on available vehicle information and our experience with the cars in question.

This article will cover key aspects including Engine Performance, Efficiency & Handling, Interior Features & Safety, Dimensions & Practicality and Pricing and Warranty details. 

If at the end of this article you are still undecided as to ‘What To Buy’, you are more than welcome to reach out to us for additional information or advice via X, Facebook or Instagram and our experienced test team will gladly assist you.

You can also browse through our used car listings for Haval H6 and Chery Tiggo.

What To Buy – Haval H6 or Chery Tiggo 8 Pro? 

Engine Performance, Efficiency & Handling

Haval H6

The Haval H6 is equipped with an impressive, uprated powertrain with attractive outputs and not only does the engine deliver good overall performance in terms of acceleration but it’s also fairly punchy when you need to execute an overtaking manoeuvre. More so, the new 9-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is well-matched to this engine and contributes to a smooth and pleasant driving experience. The base H6 derivatives are front-wheel drive but range-topping derivatives feature all-wheel-drive capability. 

The Haval H6 HEV’s outputs remain unchanged and Haval has also introduced a powerful Haval H6 GT PHEV that packs 321 kW and 762 Nm!

Fuel efficiency in the Haval H6 is what you would expect from a vehicle of this size and Haval claims 7.4 L/100km for the 4×2 derivatives while the AWD derivatives are slightly thirstier with a claimed fuel consumption figure of 8.3 L/100km. Real-world consumption hovers around the 10 L/100km mark, depending on your driving style. The H6 HEV is the most efficient H6 on offer with Haval claiming 5.2 L/100km while the H6 GT PHEV claims 5.4 L/100km.

The H6 delivers a refined driving experience and while the suspension has a firmness to it, it favours comfort and offers a smooth, composed ride, which will indeed please its intended target market. The steering feel is light but responsive to inputs and provides good overall feedback to the driver. 

Watch our video review of the Haval H6 below!

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 

Comparatively, the Tiggo 8 Pro adopts a smaller capacity 1.6-litre turbopetrol engine and while its power output of 145 kW is adequate, it does fall a bit short in terms of torque. However, the Tiggo 8 Pro still delivers acceptable performance for its intended use as a family vehicle but its shove is perhaps not as forthcoming as the H6. The torque deficit is most noticeable under load i.e. when fully loaded with passengers and luggage but the transmission does perform very well with smooth transitions through the gears. 

For those buyers seeking more power, the new Tiggo 8 Pro Max offers a meaty 187 kW and 390 Nm from its 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine.

Even though Chery claims an ambitious 7.2 L/100km, we found real-world consumption to be (we saw figures above 10 L/100km) and so, like the H6, the Tiggo 8 Pro is not as efficient as you’d expect from a modern-day car. 

In fact, higher-than-average fuel consumption is something you will have to live with if you are considering these cars, so just be sure to factor that into your final buying decision. 

Ride quality in the Tiggo 8 Pro can become unsettled on bumpy surfaces but in this regard, it’s actually on par with other products in this segment. The steering wheel is nicely weighted and responsive to inputs too.  

Watch our video review of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro below!

Interior Features and Safety 

For this section, we will compare key specifications of the equivalent top-spec derivatives from each model range. 

You can, however, use our handy Cars.co.za Compare Tool to compare any vehicle derivative you like.

Feature Summary

Both the Haval H6 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro are impressively specified with standard features and both feature a similar feature set with minor differences between them. More so, perceived interior build quality is very good for both vehicles, as is overall feature value. 

In terms of interior execution, the Haval H6 adopts a thoroughly modern and upmarket cabin design, something you’d expect to see in a much more expensive car. The interior is bathed in leather and the dashboard-mounted digital instrument cluster exudes a high-tech feel.  

Comparatively, the Tiggo 8 Pro’s interior is equally impressive in terms of fit and finish and the updated interior is cleverly packaged with lots of storage space while now featuring a combined 24.7-inch dual infotainment and instrument display. Buyers considering the Tiggo 8 Pro will also appreciate the fast wireless smartphone charger. 

Both vehicles feature an impressive rear camera system with the H6 boasting a 540-degree panoramic view as well as comprehensive safety features.  Overall, the interiors are closely matched and the one you prefer might very well come down to personal preference. 

Dimensions & Practicality

The major difference between the Haval H6 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is that the Chery can seat up to 7 passengers while the Haval is a 5-seater as standard. 

In the Chery, the second-row seats are on a rail system so the seats can slide forward to give third-row passengers extra legroom. The third-row seats conveniently fold away into the load bay floor to open up a useful 892-litres of loading space. Another useful feature of the Tiggo 8 Pro is the electrically adjustable tailgate. The opening height of the tailgate can be adjusted using the infotainment touchscreen depending on your requirements. Rear legroom in the second row is generous in the Chery too and while legroom in the third row is acceptable, it’s more suited for children. It’s worth knowing that the Chery also has a ground clearance of 203 mm which will be useful if you plan on doing some gravel driving or for hopping pavements in the city.     

As for the Hava H6, rear passenger legroom is better than what’s offered in the Tiggo 8 Pro and this is due to the fact that the H6 has a longer wheelbase. Haval has yet to publish updated load capacity figures for the facelifted H6 but we’d guess that it would be similar to the previous 600 litres.

Both the Haval H6 and Tiggo 8 Pro are competent family cars and as far as practicality is concerned, your buying decision will, more or less, depend on whether you want or need a 7-seater. If you do, then it’s advised to also consider the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, Peugeot 5008, Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento. 

Price & Warranty

*Please note that pricing is accurate as of July 2025.

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What to buy? 

There are multiple factors that will influence your buying decision if you are trying to choose between the Haval H6 and the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. The Tiggo 8 Pro’s additional passenger-carrying ability will most likely be an important deciding factor for buyers.

Even so, the Haval H6’s overall performance and economy balance are superior to what’s offered in the Chery and importantly it delivers a more composed and refined ride. In terms of feature value, both products offer good value for buyers in this segment and neither of these products will leave you feeling short-changed. 

All things considered, we think that the Haval H6 is the overall value champion if you consider the sheer amount of features on offer at the price and in combination with its overall performance. It can, however, be argued that there is simply “more car” on offer with the Tiggo 8 Pro considering that it offers more passenger and load-carrying ability.

More so, the new Tiggo 8 Pro Max offers superior performance over its H6 rival and even though it costs more, the value proposition on offer is something that family car buyers will find difficult to ignore.

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