Chery returned to the South African market late last year with the launch of a brand new compact SUV called the Tiggo 4 Pro, and now the Chinese brand is forging into the seven-seat market with its Tiggo 8 Pro.
Available now through a network of 50 dealers, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro comes in two spec grade flavours, with the Distinctive model priced at R496 900 and the Executive commanding R546 900.
Both models are powered by a 1.6-litre TGDI turbopetrol engine that powers the front wheels through a seven-speed DCT dual-clutch gearbox. The engine produces 145kW at 5500rpm and 290Nm between 2000 and 4400rpm. Drivers can choose between Standard, Eco and Sport driving modes.
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Standard features across the range include leather seat upholstery, six-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone climate control, ambient lighting, 10.25-inch infotainment system with eight-speaker Sony surround sound system, wireless charging and intelligent voice control. Safety kit includes six airbags, traction control and a 360-degree parking view system.
Further to that the Executive model adds upgraded leather upholstery with a diamond-stitched pattern and black and brown colour choices. The range-topper also gains four-way electric seat adjustment for the front passenger, separate climate control for the third row and a raft of advanced safety features, including Automatic Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Automatic Emergency Braking, Blind Spot Monitoring and Front Collision Warning.
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All models are sold with a five-year/60 000km service plan and five-year/150 000km warranty, as well as Chery’s 10-year/1-million-kilometre warranty, which only applies to the first owner.
Source: Jason Woosey (IOL Motoring)