Chery drops Tiggo 8’s price tag with new petrol-only derivative
Tiggo 8 range now spans two variants, with a choice of either plug-in hybrid or conventional combustion engine options.
Chery has unveiled a new petrol-only version of the Tiggo 8, marking a departure from its previous plug-in hybrid model. The new addition, the Tiggo 8 Apex, is priced at R160,000 and retains the same dimensions and seven-seat layout as the CSH hybrid variant. However, it is powered by a conventional 1.6 T-GDI engine, identical to the one used in the Tiggo 8 Pro LS.
This shift in powertrain is reflected in the engine's outputs of 137kW/275Nm. The combustion engine now drives the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, replacing the hybrid's Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT). The Apex comes standard with a drive mode selector offering three settings: Eco, Normal, and Sport.
Additional features include 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, and a panoramic sunroof. Priced at R569,900, the Tiggo 8 Apex is available in three colors – Khaki White, Carbon Black, and Bamboo Grey – and comes with a seven-year/200,000 km warranty, a five-year/75,000 km service plan, and a 10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty for the first owner.
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