Verdict
The Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 is the rational choice if you want the same 2,710 mm wheelbase, seven seats and 193-litre boot for RM129,800. Its 1.6 litre turbo petrol engine is rated at 194 hp and 290 Nm, while the Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift adds a 201 hp, 310 Nm motor, an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range for RM159,800. The RM30,000 gap buys plug-in capability, 19-inch wheels, extra airbags and a larger screen, but also 326 kg more mass. Check your charging routine before stretching.
Mk1
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 if you want the lower entry price, a 194 hp/290 Nm 1.6 litre turbo and a panoramic sunroof.
Mk1 Facelift
Pick the Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift if you can charge regularly and want its 18.3 kWh plug-in hybrid battery, 90 km EV range and 201 hp/310 Nm motor.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 RM129,800; Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift RM159,800.
- Powertrain: Mk1 has a 1,598 cc 194 hp/290 Nm petrol turbo; Facelift has a 1,498 cc 139 hp/215 Nm petrol engine plus one 201 hp/310 Nm motor.
- Battery and EV range: Mk1 has no battery or EV range; Facelift has an 18.3 kWh battery and 90 km EV range.
- Weight: Mk1 weighs 1,590 kg; Facelift weighs 1,916 kg.
- Wheels and tyres: Mk1 uses 18-inch wheels with 235/55R18 tyres; Facelift uses 19-inch wheels with 235/50R19 tyres.
- Airbags: Mk1 has driver, passenger, front side and front/rear curtain airbags; Facelift adds a front-centre airbag and driver’s knee airbag.
Mk1
- RM30,000 lower purchase price.
- 194 hp and 290 Nm 1.6 litre turbo petrol engine.
- Panoramic tilt-and-slide sunroof and driver’s-seat memory.
- No plug-in hybrid battery, EV range or charging capability.
- 18-inch wheels versus the Facelift’s 19-inch set.
- Lacks the Facelift’s front-centre and driver’s-knee airbags.
Mk1 Facelift
- 18.3 kWh battery, 90 km EV range and 6.6 kW AC/40 kW DC charging.
- 201 hp and 310 Nm electric motor.
- 15.6-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and 10-speaker Sony system.
- RM30,000 more expensive.
- 326 kg heavier than the Mk1.
- No panoramic sunroof, front foglamps or driver’s-seat memory.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM129,800✓ | RM159,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Turbocharger, Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing with Plug-in Hybrid Assistance |
| Capacity | 1,598 cc | 1,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 194 hp✓ | 139 hp |
| Torque | 290 Nm✓ | 215 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Bore | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.9 | 9.5 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 201 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 310 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 18.3 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 90 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 6.6 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 40 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Dual-clutch Automatic (Wet) | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 7-speed DCT | DHT |
| Gears | 7 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Getrag | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 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 |
| Weight | 1,590 kg | 1,916 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 57 litres | 60 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 193 litres | 193 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/55R18 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Cooper Evolution CTT | Continental PremiumContact C |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Center Airbag, Driver's Knee Airbag, Curtain Airbags |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 7 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory, 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated and Heated | 6-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with 4-way Power Adjustable Passenger Seat, Ventilated Front Seats |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with Centre Armrest, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents, Blower Control for Last Row | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front 50W Wireless Charger, 1 Front 12V Socket, 1 Middle Row USB, 1 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Boot 12V Socket | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Second Row |
| Interior Lighting | 64-colour Ambient Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen Display, Sony Premium Audio with 8 Speakers, Wired Apple Carplay and Android Auto | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 10-speaker Sony Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | 150,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years | 7 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-year, 1 million km Engine Warranty, 5 Years Free Service (alternating service, labour only) | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty |
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.
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Mk1 vs Mk1 Facelift FAQ
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 or Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift better?
The Facelift is better for owners who can use its 90 km EV range and charging hardware. The Mk1 is the better value choice if a conventional 194 hp, 290 Nm turbo petrol SUV, sunroof and lower purchase price matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 costs RM129,800 and the Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift costs RM159,800, a difference of RM30,000.
Can the Chery Tiggo 8 Mk1 Facelift be charged externally?
Yes. The Facelift has an 18.3 kWh battery, 6.6 kW AC charging and 40 kW DC charging. It also has 3.3 kW vehicle-to-load capability. The Mk1 has none of these plug-in hybrid functions.