Chery is extremely confident it has hit it on the head with the facelift Tiggo 8 Pro range especially with the added power found in the Pro Max. Its now available in Mzansi for those looking at a tech loaded SUV that majors on value.
The design sees changes on the front with the Chery logo now being illuminated when you open and this works a treat at night as claimed by Chery. The grille is a reinterpretation of the “galaxy full of stars” design that is used on all Tiggo Pro models that narrows towards a point above the logo. This design, informally called the “warp speed grille”, creates the impression of speed and places additional emphasis on the new Chery logo.
There is now a a special light-up sequence of the LED Matrix headlamps and LED daytime running lights that creates a unique visual signature and welcome the driver and their guests to their First Class Experience. This is also carried out at the back with the LED rear lights.
On to the side, it retains the three waistlines running from the front to rear lights, the glass panoramic roof, the diamond cut dark alloy wheels and the bold wheel arches. At the back, in addition to the LED lights, there is an LED strip that links both sides of the tail lamps.
The interior sees the most significant change with Chery’s designers changing the dual-cluster design of the previous Tiggo 8 Pro and replaced it with two thin and connected 12.35” screens that together form a digital screen of 24.7” long. The screens, their layout and the level of detail required can be customised easily to suite the driver. All the rows have access to their own air conditioning controls, with the first-row occupants pampered by a dual zone independent climate control system. Other notable upgrades include a completely redesigned dash and door trim with soft touch leather and wood grain patterns and silver finishing that that are similar to the matt silver finishing of the climate control, electric windows and electric seat buttons.
The new centre console has been upgraded with soft touch leather, a new gear lever, cup holders that have now moved to be in front of the gear lever and a new 50W fast wireless phone charging pad. Also retained in the updated Pro 8 are the Sony sound system, multi colour ambient lighting, wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, offline navigation, a panoramic sunroof, voice controls for everything from setting the climate to closing the boot and electrically adjustable seats.
There are now 2 engines powering the Tiggo 8 Pro MY2023, the 145 kW/290 Nm 1.6 TGDI in the Tiggo 8 Pro whilst the top spec Tiggo 8 Pro MAX gets a new 187kW/390Nm 2.0 TDGI engine. Both models get the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (7DCT) that delivers power to the front wheels.
All versions of the Tiggo 8 Pro MY2023 have a comprehensive list of active and passive safety features, including front, front side, rear bolster, driver knee and side curtain airbags. The Tiggo 8 Pro Max is also equipped with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) integrating more than 10 kinds of intelligent driving assistance functions, including adaptive cruise control (ACC), autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane keeping assistance (LKA) to mention a few. All new to the Tiggo 8 Pro Max MY2023 is a DVR driver view recorder (built-in dash cam) and an updated AVM (all view monitor) camera.
Buyers of the Tiggo 8 Pro can expect a 5-year / 60 000 km service plan and 5 year / 150 000 km comprehensive mechanical warranty. With the Tiggo 8 Pro MAX buyers receive a 7-year / 90 000 km service plan and the same mechanical warranty.
And then there is the unmatched Chery engine warranty which offers 10-years / 1-million-kilometre of peace of mind motoring.
Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6T Executive - R609 900
Tiggo 8 Pro MAX 2.0T Executive - R669 900
The first 100 customers to purchase an all new Tiggo 8 Pro Max MY2023 will gain membership to The Max Club, which offers a host of exclusive lifestyle benefits, a 5-year My Chery Care package, as well as the opportunity to win one of 3 trips to China later this year.