Chery Tiggo 8: Mk1 vs Mk1 Facelift
Verdict
This is a straight save-or-stretch call. The Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 costs RM129,800 and gives you the stronger listed petrol engine, a 1.6 with 194 hp and 290 Nm, plus a stated 7.2 L/100 km. The Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift is RM159,800, but changes the brief with a 1.5 petrol plug-in hybrid setup, an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km of EV range. Space barely moves: both have seven seats, a 2,710 mm wheelbase and 193 litres of boot space.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 if you want the cheaper seven-seat Tiggo 8 with the stronger listed petrol output, 194 hp and 290 Nm, and can do without plug-in hybrid hardware.
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift if you want the 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 8 airbags, and accept paying RM30,000 more.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 RM129,800; Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift RM159,800
- Fuel type: Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 petrol; Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift petrol plug-in hybrid
- Engine: Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 1,598 cc; Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift 1,498 cc
- Power and torque: Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 194 hp/290 Nm; Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift 139 hp/215 Nm
- Battery and EV range: Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 none; Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift 18.3 kWh and 90 km
- Transmission: Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 wet dual-clutch automatic; Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift single-ratio automatic
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 129,800✓ | RM 159,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine | 1,598 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Power | 194 hp✓ | 139 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 215 Nm |
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 L/100km | — |
| Battery | — | 18.3 kWh |
| EV range | — | 90 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,722 mm | 4,725 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710 mm | 2,710 mm |
| Boot space | 193 L | 193 L |
| Fuel tank | 57 L | 60 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 8 |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 7 | 7 |
| Road tax / year | RM 120 | RM 120 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Mk1
- Lower purchase price by RM30,000
- Stronger listed petrol output: 194 hp and 290 Nm
- Stated fuel economy of 7.2 L/100 km
- No plug-in hybrid battery or EV range
- Smaller 57-litre fuel tank versus 60 litres
- No airbag count stated against the facelift’s 8
Mk1 Facelift
- Plug-in hybrid drivetrain with 18.3 kWh battery
- 90 km EV range for short daily runs
- 8 airbags listed
- Costs RM30,000 more
- Listed petrol engine output is lower at 139 hp and 215 Nm
- No L/100 km fuel economy figure stated
Mk1 vs Mk1 Facelift FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 or Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift better?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift is better if you want plug-in hybrid running, 90 km EV range and 8 airbags. The Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 makes more sense if lower price and the stronger listed petrol output matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift costs RM159,800, while the Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 costs RM129,800. That is a RM30,000 gap.
Do they have the same cabin and boot space?
Very close. Both are seven-seat D-segment SUVs with a 2,710 mm wheelbase and 193-litre boot. Width and height are identical at 1,860 mm and 1,705 mm; the facelift is only 3 mm longer.