The Chery Tiggo 8 is a seven-seat compact crossover SUV produced by Chery under the Tiggo product series. The production of Tiggo 8 was revealed during the 2018 Beijing Auto Show in China] positioning the Tiggo 8 above the smaller Tiggo 7. In October 2020, the 2021 Tiggo 8 Plus was unveiled as a more upmarket version exclusive to the Chinese local market. The Tiggo 8 Plus sports redesigned front and rear ends with the “Life In Motion 3.0″ design language and is 22mm longer and 1 mm higher than the regular Tiggo 8. It is available as a 5-, 6- and 7-seater configurations with additional 18″ and 19” redesigned alloys. The new 2 chrome modelings which extend through the car front perfectly connects the starry-sky grille with the combined headlamps, improving not only the three-dimensional impression of the front face but the visual stability of car.Newly-designed tiger-crouching front face.
The interior features dual 12.3 inch displays with the LION4.0 infotainment system and surround 8-speaker stereo systems supplied by Sony. Functions including multimedia, communication, driving warning, driving information, warning information and etc. The 7-inch LCD instrument cluster screen has a high resolution,and can interact with the touch screen. The 2021 Chery Tiggo 8 is equipped with IML (in-mold labeling) process, capacitive touch screen, sound feedback and physical button. Dustproof, waterproof and corrosion resistant. The opening angle will be automatically memorized when the trunk button is pressed for 3S, meets different heights. Other methods to open the trunk door include: remote control opening and manual opening).
The Tiggo 8 rides on a unibody chassis that features MacPherson struts in the front and multi-link rear suspension systems. Key parts including A-pillar and B-pillar are made of ultrahigh-strength steel, with an application ratio up to 8%. The torsional stiffness of body is up to 21000Nm/°. It can effectively improve the impact resistance in case of frontal collision and lateral collision to well protect the personal safety of occupants. It enables precise steering, good tracking and high reliability. The wheels are 18-inch size and the ground clearance metric is 200 mm. The T1X platform has larger front and rear head room, ground clearance, approach angle and departure angle, all of which ensure a better off-road performance. It can effectively protect the safety in driving, and thus enables the driver to enjoy the dynamic driving pleasure without worry.
The engine of the Tiggo 8 is a 1.5 liter inline-four turbocharged petrol engine from the Tiggo 7 that produces 145 hp and 210 Nm of torque. The Tiggo 8 is equipped with Honeywell turbocharger and BergWarner DVVT. 1.5T：Maximum power of 108KW, and maximum torque of 210/1750-4500rpm, 2.0T：Maximum power of 125KW, and maximum torque of 250N.The motor is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and powerers the front wheels For the 2021 model year, a 1.6 liter inline-four direct-injection turbocharged petrol engine mated with a 7 speed dual clutch transmission developing 197 hp and 290 N·m is added to the product line with prices ranging from 88,800 yuan to 155,900 yuan. The bigger 2.0t version introduced later time, developing 254 hp & 350 N·m.Maximum input torque is 250N.m, supporting SPORT and ECO modes. More direct power output, higher transmission efficiency, and faster shift response.
