Chery Auto Philippines announced that its whole initial inventory of its new flagship model, the Tiggo 8 Pro, has been sold out.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is the brand’s new 7-seater midsize crossover entry that brings tons of upgrades from the front to the back. Chery Auto Philippines shared that the model’s pre-selling activities were received very well by the market thanks to the competitive features it offers to Filipino consumers.
With a starting price of Php 1,645,000, the base Tiggo 8 Pro variant boasts advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) features such as Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA), among others. It is also equipped with a 360-degree camera for the convenience of drivers.
Chery's new midsize crossover on Mount Samat
We at Philkotse.com were impressed with the said model when we drove it at the media drive up and down Mount Samat last May 2022. Chery Auto Philippines President Erroll Dueñas shared, “we were pleased to read about the highly positive media feedback about our new Chery Tiggo 8 Pro.”
The Chinese automaker is also offering two higher-end variants, namely the Tiggo 8 Pro 2.0T and Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV. The mid-spec Tiggo 8 Pro 2.0T delivers a more potent 2.0-liter turbo engine with 254 horsepower and 390 Nm of torque, while the top-spec Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV comes with an EV mode that offers an 80 to 95 km range.
To top all the competitive features off, the Tiggo 8 Pro is available with a staggering 7-year/200,000-km for the general and engine warranties, a 3-year free PMS (preventive maintenance service), and a 3-year roadside assistance program.
The Tiggo 8 Pro joins other Pro models in the local lineup including the Tiggo 7 Pro
This announcement was made along with Chery Auto Philippines’ May sales report. In the report, the automaker managed to garner a 143 percent increase over the previous month. The sales improvement was brought by the company’s crossover-only lineup consisting of the Tiggo 7 Pro, Tiggo 8 Pro, Tiggo 2 Pro, Tiggo 2, and Tiggo 5x.
“We at Chery Auto Philippines/United Asia Automotive Group Inc. make sure that we offer the right models and services at the right price,” said Dueñas.
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Know more about 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.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 2024 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6 AT | ₱1,698,000 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 2.0 AT | ₱1,998,000 |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro e+ 1.5 AT | ₱2,698,000 |
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Pros & Cons
Pros
- Stylish
- Hybrid power for the PHEV variant
- Powerful
- Practical
Cons
- Piano-black trim on the center console will require constant cleaning
₱ 1,698,000 - ₱ 2,500,000
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