The price of the Chery fifth-generation Tiggo 8 has entered the 90,000-yuan range, with the Leopard version officially guided at 99,900 to 129,900 yuan, and a limited-time Huanta price of 92,900 to 119,900 yuan. As a mid-size fuel SUV, the new car is powered across the lineup by a 1.6T engine with a maximum of 200Ps, a wheelbase of 2825mm, and even the entry-level model comes equipped with the 8155 chip, 540-degree panoramic camera, and other features. For consumers with a budget of around 100,000 yuan who want a spacious family SUV, this price is indeed somewhat attractive.
The fifth-generation Tiggo 8 offers two designs, the Tiger version and the Leopard version. Although the powertrain and wheelbase are the same, the two cars differ noticeably in exterior and interior. The Leopard version adopts a more youth-oriented styling, with a large-sized dot-matrix grille on the front face, tooth-blade-shaped decoration inside, and a split headlight assembly, creating a fairly distinctive visual effect. Compared with the relatively more restrained front face of the Tiger version, the Leopard version's design places more emphasis on a sporty feel.
The side profile uses a traditional SUV silhouette, with a relatively flat roofline, paired with roof rails and trim lines around the windows. The rear adopts a full-width taillight design that echoes the front face. The new car offers body colors including Jungle Green, Pearl White, Graphite Black, Matte Gray, and Moonlight Silver, among which Jungle Green better suits the Leopard version's more youthful design style.
In terms of dimensions, the Leopard version measures 4725/1880/1705mm in length, width, and height respectively, with a wheelbase of 2825mm. Compared with the Tiger version, the Leopard version is 24mm shorter in length and 5mm lower in height, but the wheelbase of the two models is exactly the same. Therefore, one cannot conclude solely from the external size difference that the Leopard version's passenger space is noticeably smaller.
The new car adopts a five-seat layout, with the rear seats supporting split folding, and a standard trunk volume of 546L, which can expand to 1453L. For ordinary families, the five-seat layout can leave more interior space for rear passengers and the luggage area, making it convenient for daily loading of strollers, suitcases, or camping gear.
Inside the cabin, the difference between the Leopard version and the Tiger version is even more obvious. The Tiger version uses a 15.6-inch horizontal central control screen, while the Leopard version uses a 13.2-inch vertical central control screen paired with a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel. The vertical screen layout concentrates navigation, air conditioning, and other infotainment functions in the center of the dashboard, and the entire driving area adopts a relatively simple design.
In terms of the infotainment system, the Leopard version comes standard across the lineup with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, supports CarPlay, CarLink, and Huawei HiCar phone connectivity, and also offers OTA upgrades, voice control, and other functions. Even if you choose the Comfort model at 92,900 yuan, you still get features such as a 540-degree panoramic camera, Bluetooth phone key, and remote start.
In terms of power, the fifth-generation Tiggo 8 Leopard version is equipped with the Kunpeng 1.6T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 147kW, maximum horsepower of 200Ps, and peak torque of 310N·m, matched to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. All four models use the same powertrain, and the differences between the entry-level and flagship models mainly lie in comfort and driver assistance configurations.
The on-paper parameters of this powertrain are not low among 100,000-yuan-class fuel SUVs, and the 310N·m peak torque also provides power reserves for high-speed re-acceleration and fully loaded travel. The vehicle adopts a front-engine front-wheel-drive layout, with a WLTC combined fuel consumption of 7.2L/100km, supports refueling with 92-octane gasoline, and has a fuel tank capacity of 51L. The chassis uses MacPherson independent front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension.
Now let's look at the relationship between price and configuration. The entry-level Comfort model has an official guide price of 99,900 yuan and a limited-time Huanta price of 92,900 yuan. In addition to the infotainment and camera functions mentioned earlier, it also comes with LED headlights, automatic air conditioning, rear air vents, keyless entry, and an electronic column shifter.
If you add 7,000 yuan to the budget, you can choose the Luxury model with a limited-time price of 99,900 yuan. This version adds L2-level driver assistance functions, including full-speed adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and automatic emergency braking, while also featuring 6 airbags, an openable panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate, and power adjustment for the driver's seat. For consumers who frequently drive on highways, what this 7,000 yuan mainly buys is driving assistance and daily convenience features.
The Prestige model with a limited-time price of 109,900 yuan focuses its upgrades on the seats and ride comfort, adding 19-inch wheels, front seat heating and ventilation, driver's seat massage and memory, power adjustment for the passenger seat, and also featuring 8 airbags, 8 speakers, and 256-color ambient lighting.
The top-tier Flagship model has a limited-time price of 119,900 yuan and further adds passenger seat massage and leg rest, ENC active noise cancellation, a full-scenario small table, in-car fragrance, negative-ion air purification, and four-zone voice recognition, among other functions. The focus of these configurations has extended from the driver to other passengers in the car, making it especially suitable for families that frequently travel with multiple people and have higher requirements for seat comfort.
Looking at the price arrangement, the limited-time price of the Leopard version Comfort model is 7,000 yuan lower than the guide price, while the other three versions are each reduced by 10,000 yuan. The entry version and the Luxury model currently differ by only 7,000 yuan, while the two share the same powertrain, body dimensions, and basic infotainment hardware, with the price difference mainly reflected in driver assistance, the number of airbags, and convenience configurations.
If the car-buying budget is right around 100,000 yuan, the Leopard version Luxury model is a version worth focusing on for comparison. Its limited-time price is still kept within 100,000 yuan, while it also fills in features such as full-speed adaptive cruise control, power tailgate, and panoramic sunroof. As for the Comfort model, at 92,900 yuan you can buy a mid-size SUV with 200Ps power and a 2825mm wheelbase, which also has a price advantage for consumers who mainly value space and power.
