In purchasing a three-row vehicle, one of the considerations is the level of safety it can provide. Most individuals that would buy these kinds of vehicles will most often use it as a family ride. That said, one of the models that meet the criteria of being a seven-seater that’s loaded with safety features is the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6 Turbo. This is thanks to its wide array of advanced driver assist systems (ADAS).
The 2022 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Turbo comes with a total of 12 ADAS features. Chief among these is its autonomous braking system, which allows for automatic braking to prevent collisions. Also, this Chery model’s forward collision warning can also warn the driver in advance when it detects objects on the road.
This Chery-made midsize crossover SUV also gets a lane departure warning system which also provides an alert and force-feedback to the driver if the vehicle veers away from a lane.
Its adaptive cruise control system can then moderate its speed automatically for added comfort on long travels. The said feature is then paired with its integrated cruise assist which is able to keep the vehicle at a safe distance from a vehicle you’re following.
It autonomous emergency braking in action
Also paired with the Tiggo 8 Pro Turbo’s cruise control system is the traffic jam assist. As per its name, it allows its driver to keep using the cruise control even in traffic jams.
Being a three-row model, the Tiggo 8 Pro is reasonably large. So to aid the driver, both of its sides are monitored by a blind spot detection system. It also gets a rear-cross traffic assist system which is useful for avoiding fender-benders when reversing.
Thanks to its traffic sign recognition system, this Chery can also identify a particular road’s posted speed limit. And lastly, it also has a door opening warning, which warns alighting passengers whenever a vehicle approaches from the rear.
Its lane departure warning system adds a layer of safety especially during long cruises on the highway
Besides these ADAS systems, the Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6 Turbo is also packaged with an anti-lock braking system with electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability control, traction control, hill assist control, hill descent control, ISOFIX child seat anchors, etc.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6 Turbo currently retails at Php 1,698,000. For that, you get the very comprehensive safety kit that we’ve detailed above, plus a seven-year engine and bumper-to-bumper general vehicle warranty.
So as we’ve said above, those looking for a safe family ride with loads of space might want to check this Chery model out.
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