Chery Tiggo 8 First generation
Chery Tiggo 8 (First generation) was built from 2017 to the present. Powertrain: Petrol: 1.5 L SQRE4T15C turbo I4; 1.6 L F4J16 turbo I4; 2.0 L F4J20 turbo I4; 2.0 L SQRD4T20 turbo I4; Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5 L E4T15C…. Battery: 18.3kWh LFP battery (PHEV). Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive. Size: 4,700 x 1,860 x 1,746 mm (L x W x H).
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: User 3204, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The production of Tiggo 8 was revealed during the 2018 Beijing Auto Show in China, positioning the Tiggo 8 above the smaller Tiggo 7. Internally codenamed the T18, the Tiggo 8 rides on a unibody chassis that features MacPherson struts in the front and multi-link rear suspension systems. The wheels are 18-inch size and the ground clearance metric is 200 mm. The engine of the Tiggo 8 is a 1.5-litre inline-four turbocharged petrol engine from the Tiggo 7 that produces 108 kW and 210 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) and powerers the front wheels. For the 2019 model year, a 1.
2022 restyling (Chinese market Tiggo 8 Pro)
The Tiggo 8 Pro is the third variant of the Tiggo 8 product series in China and was launched in May 2022. It is not to be confused with the global market Tiggo 8 Pro, which is the export name for the Tiggo 8 Plus. The Tiggo 8 Pro features a restyled front and rear end designs with an updated interior. The Tiggo 8 Pro is powered by either a 2.0-litre TGDI turbo engine or a 1.6-litre TGDI turbo engine and Kunpeng DHT hybrid powertrains.
2024 redesign (Chinese market Tiggo 8 Plus II/ Fulwin T8)
At the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024, Chery introduced the 2024 version of the Tiggo 8. Marketed as the New Tiggo 8 (later it was renamed as the All-New Tiggo 8 Plus), it received completely restyled front and rear fascia, new door panels with flush door handles, and a redesigned interior. At the 2024 Chery International Business Conference in Wuhu, Anhui, China in April 2024, Chery showcased an alternate export version with a revised front fascia which was later unveiled to be the base of the Fulwin T8 for the Chinese domestic market.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Confirm the charging inlet and the speeds your market supports; plug types differ between regions.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the Tiggo 8
- Chery Tiggo 8 Plus II · 2024-present
- Second generation · 2025-present
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Can I import a Chery Tiggo 8 (First generation) from Japan?
By production year alone, Chery Tiggo 8 (First generation) is inside the age window for Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2042); Canada (2032); United Kingdom (2027); Australia (2042). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Chery Tiggo 8 (First generation)?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 1.5 L SQRE4T15C turbo I4; 1.6 L F4J16 turbo I4; 2.0 L F4J20 turbo I4; 2.0 L SQRD4T20 turbo I4; Petrol plug-in hybrid: 1.5 L E4T15C turbo I4; electric motor: Permanent magnet synchronous reluctance (PHEV); battery: 18.3kWh LFP battery (PHEV).
How big is the Chery Tiggo 8 (First generation)?
4,700 mm long and 1,860 mm wide and 1,746 mm tall, on a 2,710 mm wheelbase. For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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