Chery Malaysia is gearing up for another big launch, this time being the Tiggo 8 Pro. The seven-seater SUV has been rumoured to be part of the automaker’s new line-up as it returns to the Malaysian market. So far, the Tiggo 8 Pro and the Omoda 5 are two SUVs that have been confirmed for sale here.
In terms of powertrain, the SUV uses the same 1.6 litre TGDI petrol engine (from the new Kunpeng engine family) as the Omoda 5, developing 197 PS at 5,500 rpm and 290 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 4,400 rpm. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends drive to the front wheels. Its key performance figures are not known, at least not yet.
Spec-wise, the Tiggo 8 Pro pretty well kitted in other markets, with features such as full LED headlights with matrix technology, dual LED DRLs, 18-inch wheels, powered panoramic sunroof, 12.3-inch digital instrumentation, 10.25-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, eight-speaker Sony sound system, wireless charging tray, dual-zone climate control, and a two-tone black/brown interior leather upholstery.
With regards to advanced driver assist systems, it has AEB, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, door opening warning, and 360-degree high-definition imaging camera. The AEB doesn’t seem to feature pedestrian and cyclist detection, plus it’s missing lane centring assist as well. Not quite to the level of the Proton X50, but at least there’s AEB.
So, when will the car be launched? Most likely sometime this year. Last December, Chery Malaysia told paultan.org in a video call that it was in discussions with a joint venture partner to set up CKD local assembly operations.
Besides the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro, the automaker is also looking to introduce the Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 7 Pro. A spokesperson for the brand also said there were plans to introduce new energy vehicles into the local market, with the eQ1 all-electric micro car being one of them. There’s already an official Tiggo 8 Pro Facebook fan page – click here to check it out.
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(Like) 2022 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro.
(Dislike) Proton X90 Turbo rm127k.
Interior design language like the BMW.
That is like saying Ativa AEB system not quite to the level of the Proton X50, but at least there’s AEB.
The AEB doesn’t seem to feature pedestrian and cyclist detection, plus it’s missing lane centring assist as well. Not quite to the level of the Proton X50, but at least there’s AEB.
All Ativa and X50 full spec have these same level of AEB.
But yes, at least there is AEB, even the RM93k spec X50 and RM 101k Spec X70 doesn’t have AEB,
the Proton X90 is competing with this Chery Tiggo 8 pro too.
Ativa has fake AEB as it does not have Lidar sensor. Cheapskate feature, can see few Ativa ran up concrete barriers when so called AEB failed to detect objects.
CRV competitor
If it wants to capture some presales, it better launch now otherwise many will simply be waiting for Proton’s next juggernaut X90 mother-of-all-SUV.
if you are thinking of Xingyue L … better think twice since it is paired with underpowered 1.5L T engine
Tiggo 1.6L 197PS/290Nm
vs
Xingyue L 2.0L 238PS/350Nm
Underpowered? Are you serious?
GG lah x70…
GG lah CRV….
If it’s priced similarly to the X70 or lower, It will surely give the X70 a run for it’s money. If i have to choose between this and the X70, I will take this in a heartbeat simply because of the 7 seats configuration, but the Real Problem is finding a Service Centre, Chery have a lot of ground to catch up when it comes to CS and SC, but nevertheless, It’s a good looking car.
Don’t worry, new Chery 2.0 should be better and better
Talk is cheap la… if you really would buy any one, you would have gotten the x70 3 yrs ago. Instead still talking about getting what is not even launch or tested. booooo..
Really? Haval 7seater SUV tried to challenge X70 but failed.
No thank you. I’ve had enough of Chinese made cars with my X70 experience. They’re not there yet when compared to the Koreans or Japanese. Give it another 10 years and I’ll reconsider my decision.
Bro sean, why you so negatif. Pls share what are the X70 common issues …Planning to get one as my family 2nd car.
Bro, this seancorr is well known P2 salesman so never ask him about his competitor cars. He will give you grandmother hearsay stories as if its his own.
I sat at my friend’s X70 CBU last month and I heard some rattling noise here and there. The features are a lot but the build quality somehow not on par with Japanese and Korea yet still. My friend said after 5 years he will likely change to other SUV because X70 really thirsty and also build quality not so great compare to CX-5 or Tiguan as he tested last time.
for Malaysia economy to improve, we need more affordable lower cc pickup truck and vans that does not require special license to drive. SME is the backbone of all country. Think about it
Bro this is not a pickup truck or a van…
If Chery Tiggo 8 Pro launched in Malaysia at price below RM 130k it gonna be very competitive.