Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: Pricing and features for seven-seater SUV

Chery is aiming to be the pick for large families on a budget after announcing sharp pricing for its new Tiggo 8 seven-seater SUV.

The Tiggo 8 is priced from $41,990 drive-away, remaining comfortably under $50,000 for the flagship model that’s $47,990 with all on-road charges included.

The mid-spec Tiggo 8 Elite costs $43,990 drive-away.

Chery’s pricing structure means two of the three Tiggo 8 grades – mid-range Elite and top-spec Ultimate – carry just a $2000 premium over its Tiggo 7 medium SUV despite key advantages including larger size, more powerful turbo-petrol engine, and a pair of extra seats.

The Tiggo 8 Urban is priced $5000 above the Tiggo 7 Urban.

The majority of large SUVs cost in excess of $50,000 before on-road costs are added, though the 4.7-metre Tiggo 8 is on the smaller scale of the segment – similar to the related Skoda Kodiaq and Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace.

There are two cheaper seven-seater SUVs in Australia – LDV’s D90 costs $38,937 drive-away while Mahindra's XUV700 is even more affordable at $36,990 drive-away.

As though taking a cue from Apple’s iPhone naming conventions, the Tiggo 8 Pro Max will arrive as Chery’s largest and most powerful model, with space for seven and a bigger 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine.

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How big is the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max?

At 4722mm long with a 2710mm wheelbase, the Tiggo 8 is 210 / 40mm longer than the two-row Tiggo 7 – which should make it a more compelling option for families with three-or-more children.

In sharing its platform with the 7, the bigger of the Tiggo SUVs will still be among the smaller in Australia’s large-SUV class. The Kia Sorento measures 4180mm long (2815mm wheelbase), while the outgoing first-gen Skoda Kodiaq is shorter at 4697mm (2791mm wheelbase) – although the new second-gen Kodiaq is a touch longer at 4758mm.

Boot space

Boot space in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is listed at 117 litres (VDA) with all seven seats upright, growing to 479 litres with the third row lowered.

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Powertrain

All Tiggo 8 models are powered by a Euro 6 2.0L turbo petrol four-cylinder engine producing 180kW and 375Nm – up from the smaller Tiggo 7’s 137kW/275Nm 1.6-litre unit.

A seven-speed automatic transmission is standard across the range, joined by the option of either front- or all-wheel drive depending on the variant chosen.

Fuel consumption is rated at 8.1L/100km, with CO2 emissions listed at 191g/km for the Urban and Elite 2WD models.

Features

Three trim grades are offered, with the entry Urban and mid-spec Elite models both configured with front-wheel drive, while the top-shelf Ultimate gains all-wheel drive.

Safety

Full safety specifications are still to come, but the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is currently confirmed to feature "18 kinds of advanced driving assistance functions", including adaptive cruise control (ACC), autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane keeping assistance (LKA) "to mention a few".

An integrated 'dashcam' (officially "driver view recorder") is also built into the Tiggo 8 Pro Max's windscreen area.

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Warranty

As with the Tiggo 7 Pro, the Tiggo 8 Pro Max will be backed by Chery’s seven-year / unlimited km warranty, seven-year capped-price servicing and up to seven years of roadside assistance.

Watch for more details to come in the weeks ahead.

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