Chery Australia’s second plug-in hybrid (PHEV) is the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, which launched in tandem with the mechanically identical Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.
Dubbed Chery Super Hybrid (CSH), the system pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an 18.3kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack and a single-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, sending power to the front wheels only.
The result is a claimed fuel economy of just 1.3L/100km, and a claimed electric driving range of 93km on the more lenient NEDC testing regime – both marginally better than the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid, despite the Tiggo 8 being roughly 100kg heavier.
The system will feature in the upcoming Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid, while its CSH designation differs from the SHS name used for Chery-owned Jaecoo Super Hybrids.
The Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid joins the petrol-powered Tiggo 8 Pro Max, which uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and is offered with either front- or all-wheel drive.
The Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is distinguished from its petrol sibling by a different front grille.
Inside the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, there’s a new 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment display and 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster – a significant upgrade over the Tiggo 8 Pro Max, which still features dual 12.3-inch screens for each function.
Chery charges a $6000 premium over an equivalent Tiggo 8 Pro Max to get plug-in hybrid power.
Despite this, the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid undercuts the most affordable seven-seat Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Mazda CX-80 P50e, and Kia Sorento PHEV SUVs by more than $25,000.
Both the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids were benchmarked against traditional plugless hybrids from Hyundai and Toyota, as confirmed to CarExpert by Chery chief engineer David Xianqiang Lu.
This is because the brand intended to make its CSH system drive like a traditional hybrid, but with the advantage of recharging and long-distance electric-only motoring.
Our launch review of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is now live, and you can read it here.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|
| 2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Urban | $45,990 |
| 2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Ultimate | $49,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
| Specifications | Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L 4cyl turbo-petrol |
| Engine outputs | 105kW/215Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 150kW/310Nm |
| System outputs | – |
| Battery | 18.3kWh LFP |
| Transmission | Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (CVT) |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Tare mass | 1884kg |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 1.3L/100km |
| Energy consumption (claimed) | 15.4kWh/100km |
| Electric driving range (NEDC) | 95km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 30g/km |
| Max. DC charging speed | 40kW (20 minutes 30-80 per cent) |
| Unbraked tow capacity | 750kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Length | 4724mm |
| Width | 1865mm |
| Height | 1718mm |
| Wheelbase | 2694mm |
Servicing and Warranty
Like the broader Chery Australia range, the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Service intervals are 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
| Servicing and Warranty | Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 7 years, unlimited kilometres |
| Roadside assistance | 12 months, then service-activated up to 7 years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000km |
| Capped-price servicing | 7 years |
| Average annual service cost over 7 years | $453.45 |
| Total capped-price service cost | $3174.15 |
Chery’s individual service prices are detailed below.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 1yr, 15,000km | $299 |
| 2yrs, 30,000km | $349 |
| 3yrs, 45,000km | $299 |
| 4yrs, 60,000km | $349 |
| 5yrs, 75,000km | $299 |
| 6yrs, 90,000km | $1291.31 |
| 7yrs, 105,000km | $287.84 |
Safety
While the petrol Tiggo 8 Pro Max boasts a five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2023, it’s not yet clear whether this rating will carry over to the Super Hybrids.
Standard safety equipment highlights:
- 9 airbags, including:
- Front centre
- Front side
- Side curtain
- Second row side
- Adaptive cruise control
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver monitoring system
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Lane-change assist
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Safe exit warning
- Surround-view camera
- Traffic jam assist
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard Equipment
Two grades of the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid are available at launch.
2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Urban equipment highlights:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Tyre repair kit
- Automatic projector LED headlights
- LED tail-lights
- Rear fog light
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Heated, power-folding side mirrors
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Synthetic leather upholstery
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- 6-way power driver’s seat
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Satellite navigation
- Intelligent voice command
- Wireless phone charger
- 1 x USB-A port front and rear
- 1 x USB-C port front and rear
- 10-speaker Sony sound system
- Dual-zone climate control
Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid Ultimate adds:
- Puddle lights
- Panoramic sunroof
- Power tailgate
- 4-way powered driver’s seat lumbar support
- Driver’s seat memory function
- 6-way power-adjustable passenger seat
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- Front passenger seat massage function
- Head-up display
- 2 x driver’s headrest speakers
Colours
Five exterior paint colours are available for the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid at launch, and all but one cost an extra $600.
2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid colours:
- Azure Blue
- Space Black: $600
- Lunar White: $600
- Bamboo Grey: $600
- Aurora Green: $600
