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Chinese automaker Chery announced its first three-row SUV for the Australian market in early 2024, which is arguably the brand's best offering to date.
The Tiggo 8 Pro Max comes with a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, packing enough value and more than enough luxury at a price that could seriously undercut its competitors.
The line-up currently starts at $38,990 for the Tiggo 8 PRO MAX Urban 2WD and ranges through to $44,990 for the range-topping Tiggo 8 PRO MAX Ultimate AWD.
The price range for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $38,990 and going to $44,990 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SUV | 2.0L, PULP, 7 SP AUTO | $38,990 | $44,990 | |
| 2024 | SUV | 2.0L, —, 7 SP AUTO | $35,530 | $48,840 | |
Even base versions of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max have synthetic leather seat trim with power adjust as well as heating and ventilation for front occupants.
There are eight colour choices in the Tiggo 8 Pro Max range, including white, two greys, black, silver blue, green and violet.
Standard items on the Tiggo 8 Pro Max includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, dual 12.3-inch screens for the interior, built-in sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, an eight-speaker audio system, a wireless phone charger, a 360-degree parking camera, as well as a full active safety suite.
Chery does not provide an official 0-100km/h sprint time for the Tiggo 8 Pro Max in Australia.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP and — fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 8.1L/100km for SUV /PULP for the latest year the model was manufactured.
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SUV | 8.1L/100km | 2.0L | PULP | 7 SP AUTO | |
| 2024 | SUV | 8.1L/100km | 2.0L | — | 7 SP AUTO | |
The dimensions of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max SUV vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SUV | 1705x1860x4720 mm | 203 mm | |
| 2024 | SUV | 1705x1860x4720 mm | 203 mm | |
There is just one engine in the Tiggo 8 Pro Max range, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged unit producing 180kW/375Nm. It is mated to a seven-speed dual clutch automatic driving the front wheels in the Urban and Elite grades, or all four wheels in the Ultimate grade.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has maximum towing capacity of 1300kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SUV | 1300kg | 1300kg | |
| 2024 | SUV | 1300kg | 1300kg | |
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is strictly a seven-seater.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 235x55 R18 for SUV in 2025.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | SUV | 235x55 R18 | — | 235x55 R18 | — | |
| 2024 | SUV | 235x55 R18 | — | 235x55 R18 | — | |
The Tiggo 8 Pro Max has a boot capacity of 479 litres with the second row up, 117L with the third row up, or 739L with the second and third row folded flat.
The Tiggo 8 Pro Max has a 57-litre fuel tank, indicating an estimated maximum cruising range of 703km for FWD variants.
