Chery Tiggo 8 2021

The Chery brand relaunched in the Philippines with 4 nameplates composing the lineup. Among these vehicles was the 7-seat Tiggo 8 midsize crossover. The debut was made on November 27, 2019, and marked a new chapter for the Chinese brand in the country. 

The Tiggo 8's chassis is a unibody that features MacPherson struts in the front and multi-link rear suspension systems. The car comes in at 4,700 mm long, 1,858 mm wide, and 1,746 mm tall with a wheelbase that measures a total of 2,710 mm. The wheels are in an 18-inch size which helps the vehicle rise to a ground clearance metric of 200 mm. 

The engine in the Tiggo 8 is a 1.5L turbocharged motor that produces 145 hp and 210 Nm of torque. This motor is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT). The setup is similar to the Tiggo 7's power train. Power from the engine is fed to the front wheels. 

The Chery Tiggo 8 comes with a slew of technological features that give the vehicle great value for money. The crossover in Lux and Lux EX trims comes with a free Chery Smartwatch, the wearable device acts as a smart key around the user's wrist. This lets the user remotely turn on the vehicle, turn on the airconditioning system, open the windows and sunroof, and it lets the user also easily open and close the rear trunk door. The Tiggo 8 also features other convenient passive entry, passive start, and brake hold. All these functions together make the vehicle easier to use.

The exterior of the Tiggo 8 features design cues that are similar to its smaller crossover brother, the Chery Tiggo 5X. With a tiger-crouching grill upfront in gloss black that gives this model a premium and sleek look that lends itself cleanly to the overall design of the car. The crossover also features LED headlights in the front, paired with LED fog lamps and DRLs. The vehicle also features broad lines and clean angles that are tastefully executed. The wheels are also finished in a two-tone design and come in a diameter of 18-inches. The rear lights are also good looking, with LEDs making installed in the housings. For owners who use roof-mounted cargo solutions, Chery Auto has outfitted its largest offering with a 'load-bearing luggage roof rail.' 

The Chery Tiggo 8 features the biggest cabin space of the Tiggo lineup of crossovers from Chery. The model features 7-seats which can be rearranged for more passenger space or more cargo space. The back-row of the Tiggo 8 folds flat into the cargo area. If needed, the middle-row can also get out of the way to make room for more cargo volume. Seating and upholstery are done with a leather-like material from Chery. This applies for all variants of the Tiggo 8. Air conditioning vents can be found all around the cabin to ensure that all the passengers get equal amounts of air, and to top it all off, ambient lighting is an option in this model's lineup.