Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. was founded in 1997. It is a globalized automobile brand located in China. Chery's design concept is to combine the spirit and dynamic water flow body shape, reflecting the natural dynamics and appeal of the streamlined new generation 2.0 HDS (Hydro-Dynamic Surfacing). HDS styling defines the concept of "vivid" and caters to young users, as well as those forward-thinking users.
The seven-seater mid-size crossover is soon to be launched in Pakistan. Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV will be manufactured and distributed in the Pakistani market by Gandhara Nissan in collaboration with Chery Automobile.
Exterior
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV comes with a sleek and bold design. It has blunt curves which are balanced by the sharp strokes on the exterior. The front grille gives the car a 3-D effect. The grille is accompanied by waterflow animation LED automatic headlamps while the rear end has traverse-type LED sooting tail lamps.
LED daytime running lights (DRLs) also accompany the headlamps. An 18-inch wheelbase and roof racks come as a standard feature in the car. The sides of the car have electrically adjustable side mirrors. A panoramic sunroof completes the outstanding look of the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV.
Interior
The Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV has a luxurious interior with leather-wrapped ergonomic seats. The driver’s seat can be adjusted in 6 different directions while the 2nd-row seats in the seven-seater can be adjusted in four directions. Other than that, the multi-functioning steering wheel is also adjustable and can be adjusted in 2 ways. The car also has dual-zone air conditioning.
A 12.3-inch coloured cluster screen displays instrumental information for the driver. The steering wheel also has cruise control keys to make driving easier for the driver. The front fascia has a 10.25-inch infotainment screen that supports Apple CarPlay as well AndroidAuto. Bluetooth connectivity is another standard option in Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV with 8 Sony speakers which provide a satisfactory audio experience.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV comes with a smart key for convenience and several safety features. 6 airbags are standard in the vehicle with rearview camera and surround-view mirror (SVM) 360 degrees. Front parking sensors help the driver in parking the car without hitting any curb while the auto-hold feature keeps the car’s brakes in check.
Other modern safety features include anti-lock braking system (ABS), electronic brake distribution (EBD), electronic stability program (ESP), emergency brake assist (EBA), Hill-start assist control (HAC), hill descent control (HDC), tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and electronic parking brake (EPB).
Engine
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV comes with a 1.5 litre 4 cylinder turbo engine which generates a power of 320/5500 hp/rpm at a torque of 545/2000 Nm/rpm. Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV further has a 7-speed DCT transmission.
The maintenance of Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV might be a bit difficult as it is the first car being launched by the company in the Pakistani market. Therefore, it will take some time for the mechanics to understand the car’s repair work. Its auto parts should be easily available as the car will be manufactured in Pakistan.
The ride in Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV is smooth and the handling is easy. The abundance of driver-assist features makes the experience convenient. The engine of Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV is quite good. The 7-speed transmission is fast which makes the response time greater and makes driving inconvenient.
Mileage
The company claims that Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV has an average fuel consumption of 19-22 km/l.
Colors
It will available in 5 colors:
Ink black
Blood stone
Sapphire blue
Khaki white
Celadon gray
Specifications
Engine: 1.5 liter 4 cylinder turbo engine
Power: 320/5500 hp/rpm, Torque: 545/2000 Nm/rpm
Transmission: 7-speed DCT transmission