Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: Another strong product but it seems to have become lost in the middle

Before the Tiggo 9 came along, the Tiggo 8 was Chery’s flagship and premium offering in South Africa.

Last year, the Mail & Guardian first had the Chery Tiggo 7 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) on a long-term test and then the new flagship Tiggo 9. Both models impressed.

The Tiggo 7 PHEV is a significant step up from the petrol versions in terms of feel, comfort and running costs. The Tiggo 9, on the other hand, provides extreme luxury and excellence. It also has three electric motors that work in conjunction with the engine to give it an insane amount of power.

Last month, we stepped into the Tiggo 8 PHEV. Before the Tiggo 9 came along, the Tiggo 8 was Chery’s flagship and premium offering in South Africa.

When the initial models were released, the Tiggo 8 Pro sat at the top of the tree and was a significant upgrade from the Tiggo 7 Pro.