Chery Auto PH set sights on bigger surprises after solid run in 2022

It has been a busy 2022 for Chery.

Chery Auto Philippines had a busy calendar last 2022 as it held several model launches, media drives, and mall displays, among others.

Chery Auto Philippines featuring the Tiggo 2 Pro 2022 was a colorful year for Chery Auto Philippines

The car brand’s event-filled year kicked off last February 2022 as Chery Auto PH held its very first Dealer Appreciation Ceremony in a virtual telecast. It was Chery Alabang that took home the Dealer of the Year in Chery’s inaugural GRIT Awards.

By April, Chery Auto PH is among the car brands that participated in the Manila International Auto Show (MIAS), which is the show’s return due to the pandemic. This also marked Chery Auto PH’s first participation in MIAS, and the car brand took advantage of it by launching the Tiggo 8 Pro lineup. It was also at the 2022 MIAS where Chery previewed the Tiggo 5x Pro.

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The car brand then held a ride-and-drive event in May and June, featuring the two variants of the Tiggo 8 Pro: the Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6T, and the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV. Chery invited media partners and content creators in a two-leg "Conquering the Summit" Media Drive up and down Mt. Samat.

Another drive was organized by Chery in June featuring Tiggo owners. This drive to Tagaytay Highlands is meant to strengthen Chery’s relationship with its clients.

By September, Chery officially joined the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI), which allowed the car brand to showcase its model lineup at the Philippine International Motor Show (PIMS). It was during PIMS that it launched the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 2.0T.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6T was awarded as C! Magazine’s Best Midsized Crossover while the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV bagged the Best Hybrid Award.

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It was also in September 2022 when Chery Commonwealth dealership opened for business. It is the car brand’s 23rd dealership in the Philippines which is managed by the company’s dealer partner, Luzon Industry Movers Inc. (LIMI).

Another Chery Tiggo Club Drive was held in November to celebrate the car brand’s third anniversary in the Philippines. Owners of all Tiggo models and variants as well as select members of the media joined the drive to Ayala Greenfield Golf & Leisure Club.

Chery Auto PH had not just been busy with motoring events and launches but it also had a good run in the field of sports. The Chery Tiggo Crossovers women's professional volleyball team was able to successfully land a fourth place overall finish at the recently concluded Philippine Volleyball League 2022 (PVL 2022).

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The car brand wrapped up the Chery World of Luxury Mall Tour that kicked off in July. The said tour showcased the Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6T, and the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV in 10 different malls in Metro Manila. The World of Luxury Tour offered a bespoke experience to booth visitors and test drive participants.

"Eleven major events and achievements in 2022 are just the tips of the iceberg in CHERY Auto Philippines' activities and efforts. The success and growth that the brand has achieved in just three years is spurring us to greater heights," shared Chery Auto Philippines President Erroll Dueñas.

"But we're far from accomplishing our goals. We have a whole roster of new models and programs to roll out after the New Year. Expect even more and bigger surprises from CHERY in 2023!," added Dueñas.

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Know more about Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 2024

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 2024

The Tiggo 8 Pro 2024 is a seven-seater midsize crossover. In the local market, this model has three different variants.

Under the hood, the Tiggo 8 Pro has two engine options. For the top-spec PHEV trim, it uses a 1.5-liter inline-4 turbo gasoline engine that’s paired with an electric motor, as well as a battery. In total, this hybrid powertrain can produce up to 155 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque. This variant then uses a hybrid gearbox.

The non-hybrid version meanwhile, gets a 1.6-liter inline-4 turbo gasoline engine that’s good for 195 horsepower and 290 Nm of torque. This version then gets a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Size-wise, it is 4,722mm long, 1,860mm wide, and 1,745mm tall. It also has a wheelbase length of 2710mm.

Locally, the Tiggo 8 Pro competes against the Maxus D90, Honda CR-V, Kaicene CX70, Geely Okavango, and GAC GS8, among others.

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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Launch

The all-new 2024 Tiggo 8 Pro was launched in the Philippine market at the 2022 Manila International Auto Show. Locally, it has two variants. There's the entry-level Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6 AT, and the Tiggo 8 Pro 1.5 PHEV AT.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Interior

The all-new Tiggo 8 Pro can seat up to seven occupants. Step inside, and you’ll be greeted with a black and brown-themed cabin, plenty of soft-touch surfaces, and leather seats.

Also provided for this model is a digital gauge cluster, automatic air-conditioning, a push-to-start button, six-way power-adjustable front seats, multi-color ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof, among others.

Tech and Safety

Keeping the occupants of the Tiggo 8 Pro entertained is a 12.3-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said headunit is then linked to a six-piece speaker system.

Handling safety meanwhile is Chery’s own driver-assist safety suite. This collection of safety technologies includes adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, autonomous emergency braking, etc.

On top of those, this model also comes with what you’d expect from a modern vehicle. It has anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, tire pressure monitoring, stability control, and parking sensors, among others.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Chassis

The Tiggo 8 Pro uses the TX1 platform. It also assumes a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. Suspension-wise, it uses a MacPherson strut-type front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Engine

The Tiggo 8 Pro has two engine options for the local market. For the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV, it utilizes a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine combined with an electric motor and a 19.27-kWh lithium-ion battery. Combined, this hybrid powertrain can produce up to 155 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque. It then uses a hybrid transmission.

The non-hybrid variant, in turn, comes with a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-banger that’s good for 195 horsepower and 290 Nm of torque. It then uses a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

The Tiggo 8 Pro, especially the 1.6-liter turbo variant, is one of the most powerful models in its class and price range. Coupled with its relatively affordable price tag, many who have particular tastes with regard to performance might see this as an appealing model. Plus, both of its trims offer a comfortable, and well-equipped cabin. It is also on-par against its competitors when it comes to providing safety seeing that it has a slew of driver assist features.