Chery Tiggo 8L Launched: Large Five-Seater/Seven-Seater, Meeting the Travel Needs of the Whole Family

On August 7, Chery Tiggo 8L officially went on sale. Its price range is 129,900-174,900 RMB, and it offers a total of 5 configuration models with rich version configuration. The new car is positioned as a mid-size SUV for family users, it continues the stylistic design of the Tiggo family in interior and exterior design, but also upgrades in detail. At the same time, it performs well in terms of configuration, space, power and passive safety.

Overview of the new car's main highlights

As a new member of the Tiggo 8 family, Chery Tiggo 8L is positioned higher than Chery Tiggo 8 PRO and Chery Tiggo 8 PLUS, but lower than Ruihu 9. It is a mid-size SUV covering all family needs aimed at urban elites. Therefore, its interior and exterior design will appear more high-grade, especially the ambience of the interior space. Moreover, the high-configuration model is also fully equipped.

Exterior: Mid-size SUV style

Firstly, in terms of exterior design, Chery Tiggo 8L will appear more atmospheric and more refined, and the overall style design is more inclined towards the style of electric vehicles. Specifically, the area of the grille on the front of the car is very large, and is embellished with silver chrome parts. The width of the front is also quite large, which creates a sense of bulkiness.

The side part of the car has smooth lines and adopts a hidden door handle design common in electric vehicles. Except for the most entry-level model, all models are equipped with 20-inch large wheels that provide a more impressive visual effect. In terms of parking space, the through-type taillights continue the design of the big brother Chery Tiggo  9, which gives the whole rear end a stable and solid feel unique to medium-sized SUVs. In addition, Chery Tiggo  8L offers four exterior colors - matte grey, tech grey, pine black and Chery white.

Interior: Intelligent AI entertainment cabin

The interior design also follows the popular minimalist style. The most prominent is the 15.6-inch narrow edge 2.5K HD central control large screen used by Chery Tiggo 8L, which gives a significant increase in the sense of technology and class. Of course, there are also noticeable improvements in materials and workmanship. In terms of interior color, the Chery Tiggo  8L currently offers a brand new luxurious amber brown and tranquil shadow black for selection.

Let’s talk about the prominent configuration. Chery Tiggo 8L is equipped with an intelligent AI entertainment cabin, which notably improves the interaction. Especially this 15.6-inch central control large screen, the function is very rich. And it is equipped with an 8155 vehicle-grade chip, the smoothness and usability of operation are good. In addition, it incorporates the popular AI intelligent interaction, which adds a lot of fun.

In addition, Chery Tiggo 8L also provides a zero-gravity one-key reclining queen co-pilot. The front row configuration is fully loaded, it is equipped with seat ventilation, heating and 10-point massage. In addition, it is also equipped with double-layer laminated glass and standard ENC active noise reduction function that further enhance the quietness of the cabin.

Spatial Flexibility: Queen Co-pilot, 5-seater and 7-seater available

In terms of riding space, Chery Tiggo 8L still offers 5-seater and 7-seater seat layouts to meet the vehicle needs of different groups of people. It's worth mentioning that the high-spec 7-seater model has good flexibility and convenience in terms of seating. For example, the second row has a one-key EZE intelligent yield function, which does not require complex operations, and the opening is large enough for easy access into and out of the car. However, the boarding order needs to be noted when using this feature. As the passenger seat needs to be moved back and forth, so the third-row passengers should board first.

In addition, the second and third row seats support electric folding, and can be completely flat when folded. The officials states that it can achieve a maximum luggage volume of 2065L, which shows excellent expandability. In terms of storage space in the car, Tiggo 8L provides 38 convenient storage spaces to fully meet the needs of family trips.

Power and Chassis: Self-developed full-stack 2.0T + 8AT provides four-wheel drive version

In terms of power, Chery Tiggo 8L is equipped with a self-developed 2.0T turbocharged engine which can reach maximum power of 187kW and peak torque of 390N·m. It's paired with a self-developed 8AT gearbox from Chery, which has a wide speed ratio of 7.6 and the highest mechanical efficiency is up to 96%. According to the feedback from test drivers, this gearbox performs smoothly, and the self-developed technology is commendable.

Moreover, Chery Tiggo 8 four-wheel drive version is equipped with an all-scene intelligent four-wheel drive system. The official statement claims it has pick-up-like all-scene passability. According to the official video, it can challenge a 45-degree slope that indicates a decent four-wheel drive performance. This four-wheel drive system provides off-road mode, snow mode, sand mode, mud mode and moderate mode. Especially in the off-road mode, the vehicle can smoothly off-road and climb slopes without stepping on the accelerator or brake, which is suitable for beginners.

Editor's Review

As a newcomer, Chery Tiggo 8L has further innovations in technology, especially in smart cabin performance, while also performing well in space flexibility and comfort that family SUV users care about. It's worth mentioning that Chery Tiggo 8L is equipped with a self-developed 2.0T engine, 8AT gearbox and four-wheel drive system, which provides a satisfactory actual driving experience. It also provides configurations of five seats and seven seats, two-wheel drives and four-wheel drives, which can better meet the needs of different families compared to competitors in the same class. Considering its price, Chery Tiggo 8L has a strong product capability.