Chery Tiggo 8 CSH arrives as South Africa's least expensive plug-in hybrid with seven seats
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Hot on the heels of the Tiggo 7 CSH, Chery has introduced a second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in the form of the larger Tiggo 8 CSH.
Priced at R729,900, the Tiggo 8 PHEV is the least expensive seven-seat plug-in hybrid for sale in South Africa, offering a unique alternative to those seeking such a package with added practicality.
It slots neatly above the trio of five-seat PHEVs introduced to the market in recent times, these being Chery's Tiggo 7 CSH (from R599,900), the BYD Sealion 6 (R639,900) and Jaecoo J7 1.5T SHS (R689,900).
The Tiggo 8's drivetrain pairs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a powerful electric motor for system outputs of 255kW and 525Nm, making it slightly less powerful than its Tiggo 7 CSH sibling, which offers 265kW and 530Nm.
Power goes to the front wheels via Chery's Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) and drivers can choose between Eco, Normal and Sport modes.
The newcomer is fitted with an 18.3 kWh battery that allows for a claimed all-electric range of up to 90km between recharges, while also extending the overall range to 1,200km between refuels.
Chery claims a combined fuel consumption figure of 1.3 litres per 100km, when the battery is regularly charged. When the vehicle goes into battery save mode, below 30%, customers can expect a consumption figure of 5.2 l/100km, the company claims. What features does the Tiggo 8 CSH have?
The new Tiggo 8 PHEV is offered in a single trim grade, which Chery calls 'Apex', and it's got absolutely everything.
Standard features include a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 12-speaker Sony sound system, Intelligent Voice Command, electric adjustment for the front seats, with a massage function for the front passenger, 54-degree surround camera, head-up display, ambient lighting, panoramic sunroof and an electric tailgate.
The Tiggo 8 CSH is only available with top-tier specification.
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The long list of driver assistance features includes Adaptive Cruise Control with Traffic Jam Assistance, Front Collision Warning, Automatic Brake System, Emergency Lane Keeping and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, among others.
'The Tiggo 8 CSH Hybrid is designed to give South African families a smarter, more efficient way to get around without compromising on space or safety,' said Verene Petersen, marketing manager at Chery SA.
In terms of after-sales, the Tiggo 8 CSH is sold with a seven-year or 90,000km service plan and seven-year or 200,000km warranty. There's also a 10-year or 1 million kilometre engine warranty, which applies to the first owner but can be transferred to a second owner if the vehicle is purchased from one of Chery's 'Cherished' pre-owned dealerships..
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