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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2024: Australian pricing and specifications

 

The Chinese automaker’s first seven-seat SUV is now on sale in Australia, available in three grades and priced from $41,990 driveaway 


Chery Australia has announced pricing and specifications for its first seven-seat SUV in Australia, the Tiggo 8 Pro Max. It’s now on sale in Australia. 

As a more affordable three-row SUV, it competes with the likes of the Mahindra XUV700, the LDV D90 and even mainstay seven-seat midsize SUVs such as the Mitsubishi Outlander and Honda CR-V, the new Tiggo 8 will be available in three variants: Urban, Elite and Ultimate. 

Pricing starts from $41,990 for the base front-drive Urban, $43,990 for the mid-tier, front-drive Elite and $47,990 for the flagship all-wheel drive Ultimate, all of which are priced driveaway. . 

2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max rear angle driving shot
This is the new 2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max

The Tiggo 8 SUV is the third model to be introduced by Chery locally, following on from the Omoda 5 and the Tiggo 7 SUVs. An all-electric Omoda E5 is due in 2024. 

The 2024 Chery Tiggo 8 is now available to buy through local Chery dealerships.

Tiggo 8 grade-by-grade walk 

2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max interior steering wheel and screens
Dual 12.3-inch screens are standard, along with seat heating and ventilation

Beginning with the entry-level Urban grade, the Tiggo 8 comes well specced and includes the following features as standard:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Dual 12.3-inch screens
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity
  • Satellite navigation  
  • Eight-speaker Sony sound system
  • Multi-function steering wheel
  • Electric, heated and ventilated front seats
  • Synthetic leather upholstery and steering wheel
  • USB A and USB C charge ports front and rear 
  • Wireless phone charger 
  • LED headlights, tail lights and daytime running lights 
  • Rain sensing wipers
  • Roof rails

Stepping up to the Elite grade, owners gain additional features including:

  • Remote open and close windows 
  • Power tailgate 
  • Cargo blind
  • Third row air vents 
  • Heated outside mirrors
  • Illuminated front door sills
  • In-built dashcam
2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max rear angle boot open
All Tiggo 8 Pro Maxs have a seven-seat configuration

The flagship Ultimate finalises the lineup, adding:

  • All-wheel drive system
  • Fragrance system
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Privacy glass
  • Brown upholstery (optional)

What powers the new Tiggo 8 SUV?

All Tiggo 8 SUVs are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine which produces 180kW/375Nm. The Urban and Elite grades are front-wheel drive and are assisted by a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. 

2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max front 3/4 driving shot lights on
Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine

The Ultimate grade gains all-wheel drive and retains the same seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. 

Claimed fuel economy for the front-drive variants is 8.1L/100km, while the all-wheel drive Ultimate is 8.7L/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 57 litres. 

How safe is the new Tiggo 8?

The Chery Tiggo 8 has not yet been tested by ANCAP, however Chery has installed a wide variety of passive and active safety systems in the Tiggo 8, including:

  • 10 airbags 
  • Forward collision warning 
  • AEB
  • Emergency lane keeping 
  • Lane departure warning
  • Lane departure prevention 
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Traffic jam assist
  • Integrated cruise assist
  • Blind spot detection
2024 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max side angle static shot
Chery has stacked plenty of ADAS safety into the new Tiggo 8 Pro Max
  • Lane change assist
  • Rear cross traffic alert 
  • Rear cross traffic braking 
  • Door opening warning
  • Speed limit information function
  • Speed control assist
  • Traffic sign recognition 
  • Driver monitoring system 

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2024: prices in Australia

All prices listed are driveaway.

  • Urban FWD: $41,990
  • Elite FWD: $43,990
  • Ultimate AWD: $47,990

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