Summary
The Chery Tiggo 8 is a large seven-seat SUV which is available with either a pure petrol or plug-in hybrid powertrain.
The launch of the Tiggo 8 marked the official UK arrival of motoring giant Chery – which also owns both Omoda and Jaecoo, brands that have landed in the UK with considerable sales success to date.
Arriving in September as a rival to stablemates like the Omoda 9, as well as alternatives from established brands like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Skoda Kodiaq, the Tiggo 8 has been praised by the British motoring media for its generous standard equipment list and high quality interior fit and finish, as well as its competitive price tag that makes it the cheapest option in the large SUV class.
“It simply undercuts everything on the market and does so with only marginal compromises”, explains Parker’s Matt de Prez, those compromises being a “floaty ride and vague steering”, third-row seating that “feels too cramped, even for a child” and a boot that offers less space than some established alternatives.
Top Gear’s Stephen Dobie agrees that the smaller boot does make the Tiggo 8 “a harder sell”, but argues that the SUV’s pricing can’t be ignored. “Seven seats and a rich equipment list – not to mention its surprisingly plush materials and general interior ambience – at ten grand less than perceived rivals.”
As of November 2025, the Chery Tiggo 8 holds a New Car Expert Rating of B, with a score of 68%. Beyond the SUV’s pretty average set of review scores, the Chery has been awarded a full five-star Euro NCAP safety rating.
Tiggo 8 highlights
- Competitive price tag
- High-quality interior fit and finish
- Well-equipped as standard
- Generous new car warranty
Tiggo 8 lowlights
- Rivals offer more boot space
- Cramped third-row seating
- Rather thirsty entry-level petrol engine
- Light steering without much feedback
Key specifications
Body style: Large SUV
Engines: petrol, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £28,545 on-road
Launched: Autumn 2025
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA
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Media reviews
Business Car
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 7 / 10
“Legroom for passengers in the second row of seats is decent, and there’s impressive headroom there too. Conversely, the third row of seats will only be for children or very small adults, since the headroom further back is compromised.”
Author: Sean Keywood
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Carwow
Model reviewed: Range overview
“Buying the Chery Tiggo 8 is a bit like going to that new fast food restaurant in town and being impressed that you can get a massive double cheeseburger with all the toppings for the same price as a tiny cheeseburger from the McDonald’s saver menu. Whether it’s actually better remains to be seen, though.”
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Honest John
Score: 6 / 10
“The Chery Tiggo 8’s attention-grabbing price and high standard specification are its main highlights, closely followed by a surprisingly plush-feeling interior. There are significant compromises in terms of the way the car drives, though, which you’ll need to carefully weigh up.”
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Parkers
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 6.2 / 10
“It’s hard to argue with the Tiggo 8’s pricing. It simply undercuts everything on the market and does so with only marginal compromises. Ride quality, general comfort and perceived quality surpass some far more expensive rivals. The Super Hybrid is well suited to the car and returns decent efficiency in the real world.”
Author: Matty de Prez
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Top Gear
Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 5 / 10
“Seven seats and a rich equipment list – not to mention its surprisingly plush materials and general interior ambience – at ten grand less than perceived rivals. Compared to the Peugeot 5008 and Skoda Kodiaq, two thoroughly appealing cars in this sector, its slimmer 117-litre boot space makes it a harder sell.”
Author: Stephen Dobie
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Safety rating
Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP
Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: October 2025
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Adult protection: 82%
Child protection: 85%
Vulnerable road users: 80%
Safety assist: 78%
Eco rating
Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP
No eco rating
As of November 2025, the Chery Tiggo 8 has not been assessed by Green NCAP.
Running cost rating
Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data
| Fuel consumption | Average | Score |
| Petrol models | 36 mpg | D |
| Plug-in hybrid models | 235 mpg | A |
| CO₂ output | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Petrol models | 177 g/km | D | ||
| Plug-in hybrid models | 31 g/km | A |
| Battery range | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| Plug-in hybrid models | 56 miles | D |
| Insurance group | Average | Score | Variation | Score |
| All models | 33 | D |
Running costs for the Chery Tiggo 8 range are on the expensive side, according to data provided exclusively to The Car Expert by our commercial partner, Clear Vehicle Data.
Fuel economy is disappointing for petrol models, delivering 36mpg on average. The plug-in hybrid models look amazing on paper, but this is largely thanks to ridiculous EU/UK government lab tests that are completely inadequate for plug-in hybrids. There is no way you will ever travel for 235 miles on a single gallon (4.5 litres) of fuel and some electricity…
The battery range of the plug-in hybrid model is bested by rivals in the large SUV class. That said, most households could do most of their weekly driving without using any petrol with an average electric-only range of 56 miles per charge, as long as you are able to plug the Tiggo 8 in regularly.
Insurance costs likely to be higher than the average car, based on data from the UK’s insurance group assessor, Thatcham Research.
Reliability rating
Reliability data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by MotorEasy
No reliability rating
As of November 2025, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Chery Tiggo 8 to generate a reliability rating.
The Car Expert’s reliability information is provided exclusively to us using workshop and extended warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy, sourced from both official dealerships and independent workshops.
As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Tiggo 8, we’ll publish the results here.
Warranty rating
New car warranty information for the Chery Tiggo 8
| Overall rating | A | 88% |
| Petrol or diesel models | A | 81% |
| Electric or hybrid models | A | 98% |
| New car warranty duration | 7 years |
| New car warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
| Battery warranty duration | 8 years |
| Battery warranty mileage | 100,000 miles |
Chery’s new car warranty is better than average, and better than rival brands in a similar price bracket as the Tiggo 8.
The duration is seven years, with a limit of 100,000 miles. In addition to the standard new car warranty, the ‘Super Hybrid’ plug-in hybrid version has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty for the battery components.
Warranty on a used Chery Tiggo 8
- If you are buying an ‘Approved Used’ Chery Tiggo 8 from a Chery-approved third-party dealership, you will get a minimum one-year warranty included.
- If you are buying a used Chery Tiggo 8 from an independent dealership, any warranty offered will vary and will probably be managed by a third-party warranty company.
- If you are buying a used Chery Tiggo 8 from a private seller, there are no warranty protections beyond any remaining portion of the original new car warranty.
If you’re looking to buy any used car that is approaching the end of its warranty period, a used car warranty is usually a worthwhile investment. Check out The Car Expert’s guide to the best used car warranty providers, which will probably be cheaper than a warranty sold by a dealer.
Recalls
Official DVSA safety recalls that have been issued for the Chery Tiggo 8
As of November 2025, we are not aware of any DVSA vehicle safety recalls affecting the Chery Tiggo 8. However, this information is updated very regularly so this may have changed.
You can check to see if your car has any outstanding recalls by visiting the DVLA website or contacting your local Suzuki dealer.
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If you’re looking at the Chery Tiggo 8, you might also be interested in these alternatives.
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