2026 Chery Tiggo 8 officially launched in Malaysia – starting from RM129,800

Chery Malaysia has recently announced the new variant of the Chery Tiggo 8, adding to its existing offerings.

Compared to the previous Tiggo 8 model, the 2026 Tiggo 8 now features a 1.6-liter TGDi engine that produces 197 PS and 290 Nm of torque, paired with a 7-speed DCT transmission.

With a full fuel tank capacity of 57 liters, the Tiggo 8 boasts a fuel consumption rate of 7 liters per 100 km.

In terms of exterior features, the Tiggo 8 includes automatic LED headlights, daytime running lights (DRLs), LED taillights with sequential turn indicators, 18-inch alloy wheels, a spoiler, and roof rails.

This new variant can be distinguished from the PHEV version by its taillights, which do not have a full-width LED strip.

The cabin features a 10.25-inch digital cluster screen and a central 12.3-inch display, unlike the PHEV variant which has a larger 15.6-inch central screen.

Other features include a separate control screen for the air conditioning system, 7-color ambient lighting, a driver’s seat with six-way adjustment and memory function, support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a Sony audio system with 8 speakers, a 360-degree camera, an N95 cabin filter, and USB charging ports.

As standard, the Tiggo 8 is equipped with safety features such as six airbags, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Hill Start Assist Control (HAC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), and ISOFIX anchors.

Additionally, advanced safety features include Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSD), Front and Rear Collision Warning, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Intelligent High Beam Control (IHC), and Distance Warning System (DWS).