Chery has unveiled its debut model – the Tiggo 8 – at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, ahead of the car’s official launch later this year.
The brand is part of Chinese automotive giant Chery International, which already offers the Jaecoo and Omoda marques in the UK.
The Tiggo 8 is a large seven-seat SUV, powered a plug-in hybrid engine.
7
Chery says the car has a total range of 745 miles, including 56 EV-only miles. It has a self-charging capability, along with DC fast charging.
Using Chery’s latest-generation Super Hybrid powertrain – a dual-motor full-hybrid setup mated to a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine – it delivers a combined system output of 204PS and 365Nm of torque, while offering electric-only driving at urban speeds and low fuel consumption over longer distances.
Inside, the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid provides three rows of seating (5+2). The digital cockpit features a full-width dual-screen layout with voice control, a Sony 12-speaker system, wireless smartphone integration, ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof. A suite of driver assistance systems comes as standard, including adaptive cruise control, cabin filtration system and lane centring.
Chery UK country director, Farrell Hsu, said: “The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is a perfect expression of what Chery stands for: smart technology, generous space and electrified efficiency without compromise. It’s designed to make people happy, knowing they’ve made the smart choice for their next SUV.”
UK pricing and specifications for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid will be announced in the coming weeks, with first customer deliveries expected at the end of summer.
For UK buyers, the Chery Tiggo 8 comes with a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty.
About The Author
