Chery Tiggo 8 series as one of the most successful SUV models in the Chinese market, its positioning of 150,000 range and provide a 7-seat version, matching the power also has a wealth of choices, and Haval H6, Changan CS75 and other explosive compact SUV have made enough differentiation, in the field of medium-sized SUVs can be described as a standout, but also because it adopts a multi-model strategy, accurately fill a lot of market segments. Among them, the Tiggo 8 PLUS launched in the previous two years has made a great breakthrough in design, and the sense of grade and driving texture have been effectively improved, and it is also equipped with the Kunpeng power that Chery Group is proud of. Today, Chery Tiggo 8 has launched a PRO model, using a lot of youthful design to better fit the fashion trend.
In terms of appearance, the Chery Tiggo 8 PRO has a different sense of atmosphere and honor and honor from the PLUS model, but adopts a sporty route, which can also be regarded as subverting people's inherent impression of the brand 'Polytechnic Man'. Among them, its middle net adopts the upper and lower one-piece style, which is shaped like a treasure bottle mouth, or it also has a bit of a Lexus spindle-shaped middle net feeling. However, its internal grille adopts the shape of many small squares, which are emitted outward by the logo, and the matrix effect of the matrix formed is very visually impactful.
The headlights use an LED matrix light source, and the chrome decoration that runs through the middle net is also interspersed with the headlights. The daytime lights extend from under the headlights to the sides of the middle net, like the lightsabers of Star Wars. At the same time, the fog lamp also uses polygonal decoration, so that the entire front face looks very technological.
The side of the body is basically unchanged from the current Tiggo 8, and will still maintain a wheelbase of 2710mm. You can see that the length of the back door opening and the length of the rear overhang fully take into account the spatial layout of the 7-seater and the convenience of use, and the visual appearance is stable enough.
The design of the rear of the car has also changed greatly, in which the tail lights use a combination of through-line light strips and ring dot matrix, which looks very technological. Among them, the 1.6T model differs from the 2.0T in the tail row, with the 1.6T using square double tailpipes and the 2.0T using four exhaust pipes.
At the same time, the two displacement models use different wheel shapes, but the same size, the same 235/50 R19 horse tires, while the 1.6T model uses horse tires, and the 2.0T model is not the top match, so it uses Cooper tires. However, at present, the official has not announced the configuration table, and it is necessary to wait for the listing to know the specific configuration.
In terms of interior, the changes to the Tiggo 8 PRO are indeed very obvious, and its design style is very similar to the new OMODA series launched by Chery not long ago. A more curved silhouette is used to create a very simple shape. In addition to the double conjoined large screen, the wood texture of the co-driver's seat greatly improves the sense of grade in the car.
Its gear lever is also yacht-style, and the rear buttons and knobs are made of black piano paint, which matches the wood texture of the storage compartment cover, which looks very classy.
The steering wheel also adopts a flat bottom design, in which the black piano paint texture of the decorative border and buttons are also very stylish, and the multi-function button wheel is also more convenient to operate.
The car machine system adopts a 12.3-inch double conjoined large screen, the meter supports full map projection, and the car machine supports a wealth of expansion apps inside, and the degree of intelligence has been completely in line with the current mainstream.
At the same time, the A-pillar also has face recognition, which can identify the driver logging into the owner's account, and will also be monitored in real time for the driving status that is very tired and distracted. However, in my actual test drive, I found that its identification was somewhat too sensitive, and its false alarms would be a little more.
The sunroof adopts an oversized size, with a lighting area of 0.78 square meters, which completely covers the front and rear rows, making the interior of the car more transparent and open.
The oblique stitching texture of the seats also effectively enhances the delicacy of the whole car, but the most worth mentioning is that the 1.6T model of the test drive is equipped with the co-driver's "Queen Seat", which has a very thick leg rest and also has a massage function. The right backrest of the co-driver also has a "boss key", which is a cross-level configuration in this price-level SUV.
The rear row can also be equipped with a Huawei pad, in addition to the general audio and video entertainment functions, but also can be interconnected with the car system.
In terms of space performance, the experiencer of 1.80cm in height, in the case of ensuring that the first row of head space is two punches, the second row of head and leg space are two punches, the legs of the third row of seats can also have two finger space, and the head can also have 3 fingers, although it is certainly not as good as Highlander, Tu Ang and other models, but in the 7-seat model in the same price point, it is already very spacious, and the layout of its internal space is also very reasonable.
In terms of power, the test drive of this appearance provides both 1.6T and 2.0T displacements, with a maximum power of 197 hp and 254 hp, and a peak torque of 290 N·m and 390 N·m, respectively, matching a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Our test drive is 1.6T, which is also a very many applications under Chery Group, its data is stronger than the 2.0T low-power version of many luxury brands (BMW's 325i, Volvo's T4), its low torque output is general, but the power reserve is very sufficient when overtaking at high speed, compared to many models of the same level and displacement, the power advantage is actually more obvious.
However, the double clutch can still be perceived at the beginning of the frustration, the process of joining is not very smooth, but it does have a clear advantage in the transmission efficiency of power, and the timing of upshift and downshift is well mastered, so it is enough to open up.
In terms of suspension, there is no doubt that the front McPherson rear multi-link type will be used structurally. I personally think that its tuning is still relatively soft, and it is better filtered for larger deceleration bumps, but it is not sufficient for fine bumps. Although the thickness of the chassis has increased compared to the original version of the Tiggo 8, there is still room for improvement. However, compared with other domestic cars at this price point, the Tiggo 8 PRO can still be said to be of the upper middle level.
In terms of handling, Tiggo 8 PRO has a slight steering virtual position, which is a very suitable adjustment for family cars, and when driving daily, the directionality of corners and lane changes is more accurate, and the road sense is relatively clear. At the same time, when cornering quickly, the rejection of roll is also stronger than we expected, allowing the driver to better control the vehicle while keeping the occupants more comfortable.
Summary: From the perspective of this test drive, Tiggo 8 PRO still maintains the consistent characteristics of this series, and the performance in all aspects is more balanced and decent, but Kunpeng Power can bring enough surprises whether it is 1.6T or 2.0T, and the sense of grade in the interior design and the intelligence of the car have been significantly improved. However, today, with the rapid development of China's brand car manufacturing level, many of them can achieve equality with the joint venture car, or even surpass, but Tiggo 8 PRO still hopes to achieve another improvement in the driving texture, appropriately increase the thickness of some chassis, and treat the fine bumps a little more delicately, then it can really be said to be a perfect model.