Chery Tiggo 8 launched in Malaysia – non-Professional variant comes with Tiggo 7’s 1.6T, completely different rear/sprint, RM130k

January 16, 2026

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Chery Malaysia has launched a brand new Tiggo 8 variant. Merely referred to as the Tiggo 8 with out the ‘Professional’ designation of the seven-seater SUV we’re accustomed to, it’s a base variant priced at RM129,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage.

The massive change is below the hood, the place the non-Professional Tiggo 8 comes with the 1.6-litre turbo-four that additionally powers the Chery Tiggo 7 Professional and Jaecoo J7 SUVs. The 197 PS/290 Nm engine is paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized. For context, the Tiggo 8 Professional‘s 2.0T engine places out 256 hp/390 Nm. Late final yr, Chery launched the Tiggo 8 PHEV to high the vary.

The T8 seems to be acquainted from the entrance, however the rear finish has a distinct look because of lights which can be now not joined by an LED strip. The lights themselves are additionally completely different, and the Chery script brand is positioned increased. The quad pipes have been swapped for one tip on all sides. The wheels are 18-inch gadgets with 235/55 tyres, an inch down from the T8P’s 19s – they nonetheless look satisfactory.

The bottom Tiggo 8 has a distinct rear finish and dashboard from the Professional – click on to enlarge

The dashboard additionally differs from the Professional’s conjoined display screen horizontal structure. Right here, the ten.25-inch digital meter and 12.3-inch infotainment display screen dwell individually, and there’s one other display screen down beneath for the AC controls. The centre console has the identical model because the Tiggo Cross. This older rear finish and inside are much like the Tiggo 8 that was previewed again in 2022though that automobile was a 2.0T ‘Professional Max’.

The sprint design may be older, however the usual package checklist nonetheless consists of an eight-speaker Sony audio, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, double-glazed acoustic glass, dual-zone auto air conditioning, powered sunroof with sunshade and a full ADAS pack with a 360-degree digicam. There’s additionally an auto-dimming mirror, ambient lighting and electrical entrance seats with reminiscence for the driving force. Solely two color choices – Darkish Black as seen right here or Khaki White. Full spec sheet beneath.

The RM129,800 Tiggo 8 comes with a car guarantee of seven years or 150,000 km, and an engine guarantee of 10 years or a million km. Additionally in are 5 years of all-inclusive free service and a one yr Chery Insurance coverage Programme. The SUV shall be obtainable at Chery showrooms nationwide from January 24.