2025 Chery Automobiles Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid

• Two trim levels: Urban at AUD 45,990 drive-away and Ultimate at AUD 49,990 drive-away, both equipped with full hybrid hardware and seven seats.

• Hybrid drivetrain: 1.5 L turbo petrol (105 kW / 215 Nm) plus a 150 kW / 310 Nm electric motor, using Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), offering up to 95 km electric range and over 1,200 km total range.

• Safety and features: Standard across both trims—adaptive cruise, lane assist, nine airbags, 360-degree camera, 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen; Ultimate adds HUD, massage seats, heated/ventilated seats, sunroof.

Two trim levels: Urban at AUD 45,990 drive-away and Ultimate at AUD 49,990 drive-away, both equipped with full hybrid hardware and seven seats.

Hybrid drivetrain: 1.5 L turbo petrol (105 kW / 215 Nm) plus a 150 kW / 310 Nm electric motor, using Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), offering up to 95 km electric range and over 1,200 km total range.

Safety and features: Standard across both trims—adaptive cruise, lane assist, nine airbags, 360-degree camera, 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen; Ultimate adds HUD, massage seats, heated/ventilated seats, sunroof.

Launch and Market Position

Chery Australia confirms delivery of the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid from July 2025, available in two grades: Urban and Ultimate. The Urban trim starts from AUD 45,990 drive-away; the Ultimate adds high-end extras and retails at AUD 49,990 drive-away. This positions it as one of Australia’s most competitively priced seven-seat plug-in hybrids.

It joins Chery’s expanding Super Hybrid series, including the Tiggo 7 and upcoming Tiggo 9, underpinning a shift toward electrified family SUVs.

Hybrid Powertrain and Performance

The Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid uses a 1.5 L turbocharged petrol engine rated at 105 kW (215 Nm) with a 150 kW (310 Nm) electric motor, delivering drive to the front wheels via Chery’s dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). The system switches between electric, combustion, and combined power modes depending on situation.

Under NEDC testing, the SUV achieves around 95 km of electric-only range, and with a full battery and tank, total range could exceed 1,200 km. Publicly available data indicates DC fast charging from 30 to 80% can be done in approximately 20 minutes at up to 40 kW.

Design, Dimensions and Practical Scale

Built as a large seven-seat SUV, the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid measures around 4,724 mm long, 1,865 mm wide, 1,718 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,694 mm.

The Urban model includes 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights with dynamic indicators, acoustic-glass windscreen, puddle lights, and ambient lighting inside.

Equipment and Interior Features

Each model includes a 15.6-inch infotainment screen, 10-speaker sound system, 10.25-inch digital driver display, ambient lighting, wireless charging, and synthetic leather upholstery. Voice commands and a surround-view camera system feature across both grades.

The Ultimate trim adds a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, massage function and driver’s headrest speakers, rear privacy glass, illuminated scuff plates, and a head-up display.

Safety Suite and Warranty Support

Both trims are fitted with nine airbags, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, autonomous emergency braking, and blind-spot and rear cross-traffic warnings. A 360-degree camera assists with parking and tight manoeuvres.

Chery Australia backs both variants with a 7-year/unlimited km warranty, capped-price servicing, and roadside assistance.

Competitive Positioning in the Market

At AUD 45,990, the Urban trim undercuts many hybrid large SUVs like the Toyota Kluger Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, and Kia Sorento Hybrid. The Ultimate grade adds premium features comparable to those more expensive hybrids yet priced significantly lower, making it an accessible hybrid SUV for families seeking seven-seat versatility.

Chery seeks to break into mainstream awareness by combining hybridity, space, and technology at aggressive pricing.

Technical Specification Summary

Powertrain & Performance

• 1.5 L turbo petrol engine: 105 kW / 215 Nm
• Electric motor: 150 kW / 310 Nm
• Transmission: Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), front-wheel drive
• EV-only range: ~95 km (NEDC)
• Total range: ~1,200 km
• DC fast charging: 30–80% in ~20 minutes (up to 40 kW)

Dimensions

• Length: 4,724 mm
• Width: 1,865 mm
• Height: 1,718 mm
• Wheelbase: 2,694 mm
• Interior & Features (Urban / Ultimate)
• 15.6″ infotainment, 10.25″ driver display, ambient lighting, wireless charging
• Ultimate adds: panoramic sunroof, heated/massage seats, HUD, privacy glass

Safety

• Nine airbags, adaptive cruise control, AEB, lane assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, 360° camera

Warranty

• 7-year/unlimited km warranty
• 7-year capped-price servicing and roadside assistance

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