2023 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

Chery’s Tiggo 8 Pro is going head-to-head with some heavy hitters in the seven-seat SUV game. You’re looking at an option for families who need proper space and a dose of tech, but aren’t ready to cough up for a badge. On paper at least, the Tiggo 8 Pro’s got the numbers to tempt buyers away from the likes of the Haval H6 and Kia Sportage. Three engines—1.6T, 2.0T, and a 1.5T plug-in hybrid—mean there’s a fit for your fuel spend or your charger setup. Pricing is wild: from R319,900 to R729,900 across 44 active listings, so you’re seeing everything from “first family SUV” to “fully loaded, nearly new” territory. The median price of R599,350 says most buyers aren’t settling for the basic spec—people are chasing more kit, and that matters. You can’t ignore the 2.0T Executive, which dominates listings between R399,800 and R649,900. That’s the sweet spot: strong engine, more comfort, without creeping into PHEV pricing. Speaking of, the plug-in hybrid—the 1.5T CSH Apex DHT—sits between R634,800 and R729,900 and is genuinely worth a look if you’ve got a home charger and do daily Gauteng commutes or Cape Town school runs. AWD DCT versions nudge R709,900, but you’re paying for grip and a bit of badge flash. Most used models are 2022 onwards, averaging just 20,323 km, so you’re not inheriting someone’s problem child. Against the Sportage, you get more space for your buck; versus the H6, it’s the PHEV that stands out, because it’s what the Tiggo 8 Pro should have been from the start.