CheryTiggo 8 Super Hybrid
- Fuel
- Plug-in hybrid1.5-litre turbo petrol plug-in hybrid
- Range
- 56 mi electric
- Battery
- 18.4 kWhup to 40 kW DC
- Power
- 204 hpFWD
- 0–62 mph
- 8.5 s
- Seats · boot
- 7 seats · 117 L
- Warranty
- 7 years / 100,000 miles
Overview
The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid (from £33,500) is the top version of the Chery Tiggo 8, a plug-in hybrid SUV. It offers a claimed range of 56 mi electric, 204 hp, 0–62 mph in 8.5 s and 7 seats.
The Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is the plug-in hybrid version of Chery’s seven-seat SUV. Priced from about £33,545 for Aspire, with Summit roughly £3,000 more, it undercuts most seven-seat plug-in hybrids by a wide margin and promises a total range of around 750 miles.
Battery, range and charging
An 18.4 kWh LFP battery gives an official 56 miles of electric range; Electrifying estimates about 40 miles in real-world use. Unusually for a plug-in hybrid, it accepts DC rapid charging at up to 40 kW, taking about 20 minutes for 30–80%. On a 7 kW home wallbox a full charge takes three to four hours. CO2 emissions of 31 g/km put it in a low company-car tax band.
Performance and driving
A 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine and electric motor give 204 hp combined, driving the front wheels through a dedicated hybrid transmission. 0–62 mph takes 8.5 seconds. It is quiet and soft-riding at a cruise, but leans noticeably in bends, and the gearbox can hesitate when switching between petrol and electric power.
Interior and space
The 4.75-metre body has seven seats as standard. Boot space is 117 litres with every seat in place and 494 litres with the third row folded. The dashboard has twin 12.3-inch screens and plenty of soft-touch trim, though climate controls are buried in the touchscreen or voice assistant, and there are only two Isofix points.
Technology and safety
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 540-degree camera and adaptive cruise control are standard. Summit adds ventilated front seats, heated middle-row seats, a panoramic roof and Sony audio. Ten airbags, autonomous emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert all feature, and the Tiggo 8 scored five stars in Euro NCAP tests.
Who is it for?
Larger families and company-car drivers who want seven seats and low tax without paying for a premium badge. The Skoda Kodiaq iV, Kia Sorento PHEV and BYD Tang are rivals, while Chery’s own Jaecoo 8 offers similar running gear in a more rugged body.
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Tiggo 8: versions compared
Tiggo 8 range →| Tiggo 8 | Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £28,500 | £33,500 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Plug-in hybrid |
| Body | SUV | SUV |
| Engine | 1.6-litre turbo petrol, 7-speed DCT | 1.5-litre turbo petrol plug-in hybrid |
| Electric range | — | 56 miles |
| Battery | — | 18.4 kWh |
| Power | 147 hp | 204 hp |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| 0–62 mph | 9.7 s | 8.5 s |
| DC charging | — | 40 kW |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot | 117 litres | 117 litres |
| Length | — | 4,750 mm |
| Warranty | 7 years / 100,000 miles | 7 years / 100,000 miles |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid: FAQ
What is the electric range of the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid?
56 miles on the WLTP cycle from its 18.4 kWh battery; expect around 40 miles in real-world driving.
Can the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid use rapid chargers?
Yes. It charges at up to 40 kW DC, taking about 20 minutes from 30 to 80%. A 7 kW home charger fills it in three to four hours.
How much does the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid cost?
From about £33,545 in Aspire trim; Summit costs roughly £3,000 more.
How much boot space does it have?
117 litres with all seven seats up and 494 litres with the third row folded.
Is it good for company car tax?
With CO2 of 31 g/km it falls into a low Benefit-in-Kind band (9% at the time of Business Car’s test), far below a petrol or diesel seven-seater.
