Chery Tiggo 8 CSH

The Tiggo 8 CSH is the larger, three-row SUV in the Tiggo line and the one to consider when five seats are not enough. Chery sells it with the Super Hybrid drive, and its pitch is a family car with a long range between fuel stops: the maker quotes a combined range above 1,200 km.

Powertrain and economy

The Super Hybrid DHT system produces 150 kW and a maximum torque of 310 N·m. It is a stepless transmission, so there are no gear changes in normal driving. Chery says the engine reaches a thermal efficiency of 44.5 percent. WLTC combined fuel consumption is given as 1.3 litres per 100 km, with Chery adding that figures vary by market, driving conditions and test cycle.

Seats and size

The car is a 5+2 SUV, with three rows for up to seven people. It measures 4,725 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,705 mm high, on a wheelbase of 2,710 mm. The wheels are 19 inch alloys, the front grille has a diamond pattern and the tail lights run the full width of the car. Five body colours are offered.

Cabin technology

The central screen measures 15.6 inches at 2.5K resolution (2,560 by 1,440 pixels) and runs on a Qualcomm cockpit platform. A wide-field head-up display puts driving information in the driver's line of sight, and the audio system has twelve speakers with multi-colour ambient lighting. The 540 degree panoramic view combines a 360 degree surround camera with a 180 degree transparent chassis view for parking, and a 50 W wireless charger sits in the cabin.

Safety equipment

Chery lists ten airbags and 19 driver assistance features. The battery pack has multi-layer protection, and Chery says the system cuts battery power within 2 milliseconds in a collision.

Key facts

• Powertrain: Super Hybrid DHT, 150 kW, 310 N·m
• Combined range: above 1,200 km (Chery figure)
• Fuel consumption: 1.3 L/100 km (WLTC combined)
• Seats: 5+2
• Size: 4,725 mm long, 2,710 mm wheelbase
• Airbags: ten