Chery Tiggo 8 Review: The 7-Seat SUV That Redraws the Rules

A brash entry to Chinese car dream – and possibly the best-priced family SUV in Britain today.

A brand that no one in Britain has heard of enters a showroom loaded with Skodas, Volkswagens and Kias, the thinking money is in favor of the established brands. It was the sure thing, so far at least, until the Chery Tiggo 8 came.

The flagship of Chery, one of the oldest and largest car manufacturers in China, the Tiggo 8 will be launched in the UK in September 2025, a company that sold more than 2.6 million vehicles around the world in 2024 alone. To British consumers it is a true rarity: a seven-seat SUV, with high-end grade technology, an expansive plug-in hybrid powertrain, and a price that causes European competitors to look outrageously expensive. It begins at just under £28,545, which is over ten thousand pounds cheaper than the Skoda Kodiaq.

Stay connected to this blog, further we will discuss about Chery Tiggo 8 price, variants, mileage, colour, specifications, safety features, competitors and more

What Is the Chery Tiggo 8? A Brief Introduction

Chery Tiggo 8 is a mid size with three rows of crossover SUV that is positioned as the most audacious message of the Chery in its Western market entry. It is about 4.7 metres long, fitting into the competitive category with the Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tayron, Peugeot 5008, Hyundai Santa Fe, and Kia Sorento, only to be significantly cheaper than them.

The very name of Chery has its context. The brand was established in 1997 in Wuhu, China, and has since become one of the most prolific carmakers in the country, and a parent company to Omoda and Jaecoo – two brands which already have started establishing themselves in the UK. The Tiggo 8 is the first car that Chery was under its own name and in support of this, it has provided a network of 25 dealers at launch, a target of 100 dealerships in the following years and a market leading seven year, 100,000 mile warranty.

The motto of the Tiggo 8 – which continues the philosophy of Chery, which is to be somewhere, for somewhere – is a localized, fully-equipped product, tailored to the needs of British family. The indications are that Chery is serious business.

Chery Tiggo 8 Price, Variants, Engine & EV Range

In September 2025, the Chery Tiggo 8 landed on the shores of the UK, providing the people of Britain with a seven-seat SUV that dramatically lowers the prices of all the European competitors. The UK range is a straightforward layout of two trim levels Aspire and Summit with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine or the 1.5-litre Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. There are a total of four variants that spans the entire range.

Model	Trim	Engine	Power	MPG	EV Range
Tiggo 8 Petrol	Aspire	1.6T TDGI	147 PS	~£29,045	£28,545
Tiggo 8 Petrol	Summit	1.6T TDGI	147 PS	~£32,045	£31,545
Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid	Aspire	1.5T PHEV	204 PS	~£34,045	£33,545
Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid	Summit	1.5T PHEV	204 PS	~£37,050	£36,550

Note – MPG figures are WLTP official. PHEV 235 mpg is with frequent home charging. PHEV economy in reality will differ widely depending on the charging behavior. Approx. £500 dealer delivery and number plate fees are added by Est. On-Road.

Chery Tiggo 8 Engines and Performance

1.6T TDGI Petrol Engine

• It is powered by a 1.6-litre direct-injection turbocharged petrol engine with 147 PS and 275 Nm of torque, which is an entry-level Tiggo 8.
• It accelerates the 0-62 mph dash in 9.8 seconds – not impressively fast but not thrilling – and offers an official fuel consumption of 36.2 under WLTP test conditions.
• Three adjustable drive modes enable drivers to adjust the nature of the car between comfortable and more responsive.

1.5T Super Hybrid (PHEV)

The Tiggo 8 is really strong in the Super Hybrid version.

• The system employs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an 18.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery that produces a total output of 204 PS.
• The 0-62 mph acceleration is reduced to 8.5 seconds and official electric-only range is up to 56 miles – more than enough to serve most daily commutes.
• Chery cites a combined fuel economy of 235 mpg with the WLTP test, a figure that relies heavily on charging lifestyles but is impressive in the class.
• It is quoted with a range of 745 miles on a full charge and full tank. To families able to charge at home, the Super Hybrid is a massive difference to the running cost – without the range anxiety of a pure electric car.

Chery Tiggo 8 Specifications

Specifications	Details
Body Style	Five-door, three-row crossover SUV
Seating Capacity	7 (5+2 configuration)
Total Length	About 4.7 metres.
Petrol Engine	1.6L Turbocharged TDGI, 147 PS, 275 Nm.
Petrol 0-62 mph	9.8 seconds
Petrol MPG (WLTP)	36.2 mpg
PHEV Engine	1.5L Turbo + 18.4 kWh battery, 204 PS
PHEV 0-62 mph	8.5 seconds
PHEV Electric Range	Up to 56 miles.
PHEV Total Range	up to 745 miles
Boot Space (with all seats up)	117 litres.
Boot Space (3 rd folded)	Up to 1,930 litres
Warranty	7 years / 100,000 miles
On-Sale Date (UK)	1 September 2025.
Starting Price (UK)	From £28,545

Chery Tiggo 8 Mileage and Top speed

The 1.6T petrol returns 36.2 mpg (WLTP) with a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). The Super Hybrid PHEV has an official range of 235 mpg (when charged on regular schedules) with a maximum range (pure electric) of 56 miles and a total range of 745 miles (full tank and charge). Top speed for the PHEV is 170 km/h (106 mph).

Tiggo 8 Exterior Design

The Tiggo 8 does not attempt to be outrageous. Chery has approached the exterior styling with a restrained, refined hand – one less reminiscent of the flamboyant exuberance of a Hyundai Santa Fe than the lines of a Volkswagen Tayron.

• First of all, the Tiggo 8 conveys a bold statement up front through its diamond-shaped grille flanked by large clusters of headlights.
• The petrol version is fitted with the brands typical tiger eye slim LED headlights, the plug-in hybrid Super Hybrid version follows a more traditional headlight pathway.
• Chrome trimming is used on the window frames, which provides it with a sense of high-end size, and the back is uniform with a complete-width LED light bar that extends across the tailgate.
• Crisp character lines, running out of the front and rear wings and into the door panel, produce the impression of motion, even when the car is stationary.
• The alloy wheels, which measure 19 inches in diameter, are standard to the range, and fill the arches with confidence.
• It is not a design that shouts, but it is one that commands respect – which, in this class, may just be the right call.

Tiggo 8 Interior Features

Enter the Tiggo 8 and this is what hits the eye. The materials, the solidity of switchgear, and the concentration of technology presented all have a feel squarely in the high-end bracket – and in many ways, what Audi and Mercedes do at much higher prices.

• The highlight is the dual-screen layout of the cabin.
• Buyers receive either twin 12.3-inch displays or the top-of-the-line 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with a 10.25-inch digital driver-screen, which has been more than once described as Tesla-esque in size.
• The steering column has a position of the automatic gear lever instead of the centre console, leaving the lower part of the dash to accommodate two smartphone trays, one of which accommodates a 50W wireless fast-charging pad.
• The ambient lighting system is provided in 64 colours to enable drivers to customize the cabin environment throughout the whole interior, with areas capable of being individually programmed or turned on to dynamically cycle.
• The centre console between the driver and passenger is elevated which adds to the cockpit atmosphere and overall build quality is also up to scrutiny.

Technology and Infotainment

The technology package of the Tiggo 8 is one of the strongest arguments that it has against the competition. Chery has made an obvious investment in making the car feel modern and smart as soon as you get in the car.

• The key component of the system is the big central touchscreen 12.3 inches on the entry Aspire trim, increasing to 15.6 inches on higher specifications, used to operate most in-car features.
• It is complemented by another set of digital instruments, keeping driver information out of the infotainment system.
• It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard and can be accessed through a USB-C port in the centre console and charges the device connected to it.
• The voice command system that Chery has developed with the name Hello Chery is installed in every part of the car and capable of controlling features as extensive as the panoramic sunroof or boot lid, the voice command system reacts to spoken commands with true reliability.
• It has high-power 50W wireless charging, which provides a charge even to the most power-intensive smartphones.
• More trim levels include an additional 12-speaker Sony sound system (which audiophiles consider important) and ventilated front and rear seats, heated rear seats, and massage capability on the front seats in the top-level Summit model.

Chery Tiggo 8 Safety Features

The Tiggo 8 can be safely recommended in the area of safety. Chery took the car to the test of Euro NCAP and the scores are considerably higher than those of more humbly equipped competitors.
The standard safety package is all-inclusive and it incorporates:

• Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention with steering assistance.
• Blind Spot Detection observing the blind spots on the mirrors.
• Driver Monitoring System in which AI sensors are utilized to identify fatigue and distraction.
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert when reversing out of car parks and junctions.
• Surround View Camera system to low-speed manoeuvring.
• Adaptive Cruise Control
• Automatic Emergency Braking
• At this price, the Driver Monitoring System stands out as a significant feature. It records driver alertness in real-time with sensor data and machine learning, and sends alerts when indicators of drowsiness or distraction are observed – a feature more often linked to high-end cars.
• Space, Practicability and Family Usability.
• Chery advertises the Tiggo 8 as a 5+2 SUV, a candid admission that the two rear-most seats are best utilized by children or as occasional adult seats, not as main ones.
• The Tiggo 8 is also truly roomy in the five-seat layout, with a lot of legroom and headroom in the second row, and child seat anchor points easily reached.
• To reach the third row, the second-row seat has to be tipped forward. The ‘easy access’ mechanism can be found on the right-hand side – a feature that causes passengers to board beside traffic as opposed to the kerb which is not ideal in UK roads. When seated an average-size adult is able to fit but long journeys would be uncomfortable to most people.
• There is a lot to tell in boot space. Having full seats occupied, the boot has a total of 117 litres, just enough to hold a weekly shopping. Fold up the third row flat and the figure shoots up; Chery quotes a maximum of 1,930 litres with all rear seats down, which is more than sufficient when it comes to family holidays and flat-pack furniture deliveries.

Chery Tiggo 8 Comparisons with the competitors

The competitive advantage of the Tiggo 8 is peculiar in the sense that it is not only priced lower than its competitors but also matches or even surpasses its specifications in most aspects. Look at the following analogy:

Model	Starting price	Seats	PHEV option	Warranty
Chery Tiggo 8	£28,545	7	Yes (from £33,545)	7 yrs / 100k mi
Skoda Kodiaq	£39,000	7	No	3 yrs / unlimited
Kia Sorento	£41,260	7	Yes	7 yrs / 100k mi
Peugeot 5008	£39,890	7	Yes	3 yrs / 60k mi
VW Tayron	£38,000	5/7	No	3 yrs / unlimited

The numbers are self-explanatory. Competitors have long since dropped the price at which the Tiggo 8 is introduced, and it is supported by warranty that is as significant as that offered by Kia. This comparison is hard to refute when it comes to families that require seven seats and wish to maintain low running costs.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Extraordinary price: a 7-seat PHEV at a price of under £33,545 is the first of its kind in the UK.
• High-grade interior and two screens, ambient lighting and Sony audio.
• Good PHEV credentials: 56-mile electric range, 745-mile overall range.
• Full suite of standard safety, including AI driver surveillance.
• Seven year, 100,000 mile warranty, the best in the business.
• 50W wireless fast charging and passive entry as standard
• Maximum boot space (1,930 litre) with third row folded.

Limitations

• There is limited access to the 3rd row, and easy access only on the right (traffic) side.
• When all the seven seats are occupied, the boot space is reduced to only 117 litres.

• Dynamics: Competent, but lack refinement of top European competitors.
• The recognition of the brand in the UK is only at its initial stages.
• Most controls which can be operated by touchscreen which may clutter.

Conclusion

• The Chery Tiggo 8 is most appropriate in the families where space, technology, running cost, and value are prioritised more than the driving dynamics and brand cachet. Provided you drive your children to school on weekdays and pack the boot with essentials to go on a weekend away, the Tiggo 8 is probably the most sensible decision in the seven-seat segment in the UK.
• To the buyers who commute over a distance of 56 miles, which the Super Hybrid has an electric range, the PHEV will act more like an electric car with the comfort of a petrol engine on the long trips. Low fuel prices combined with a generous standard specification coupled with a competitive purchase price is certainly difficult to match at this price.
• Customers who value the feel of driving, the tradition of a well-known badge or just feel uneasy about the prospect of an early warranty claim at a new dealer might want to wait and see what happens to the Chery presence in the UK. It is a just apprehension, and one which time alone can entirely settle.
• To the adventurous and the sensible, though, the Chery Tiggo 8 is among the most interesting new models to be launched in the UK in many years.

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