{
  "id": 8856168,
  "title": "Chery drops Tiggo 8’s price tag with new petrol-only derivative",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/chery-drops-tiggo-8s-price-tag-with-new-petrol-only-derivative",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T06:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/chery-tiggo-8-south-africa-range-price/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "Tiggo 8 range now spans two variants, with a choice of either plug-in hybrid or conventional combustion engine options.",
  "key_points": [
    "Chery releases petrol-only Tiggo 8 Apex, replacing plug-in hybrid",
    "New model priced at R160,000 with 137kW engine",
    "Apex features three drive modes and standard safety equipment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}