Chery Philippines, under the distribution of United Asia Automotive Group Inc. (UAAGI), has added a new variant to the 2023 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV. The new e+ model is the new flagship of the 7-seater crossover line. 

While the new variant looks similar to the PHEV model, what has changed is its feature list, specifically when it comes to safety. 

The new 2023 Chery Tiggo 8 (Specs | News) Pro PHEV e+ carries over the technology and advancements of the PHEV model with the addition of:

• Intelligent Voice Command
• Smart Power Tailgate
• Ventilated Driver and Passenger Seats

Better safety features

The new variant also gets new safety features, such as a 12-feature Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), which includes:

• Rear Cross Traffic Assist (RCTA)
• Blind Sport Detection (BSD)
• Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
• Door Opening Warning (DOW)
• Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
• Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
• Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
• Traffic Jam Alert (TJA)
• Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA)
• Intelligent High Beam Control (IHC)
• Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
• Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)

Same hybrid power

The powertrain of the 2023 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV e+ remains the same as the standard PHEV model, which means it gets a 1.5-liter i-HEC turbo four-cylinder engine that produces 155 PS and 230 Nm of torque. It is paired with two electric motors with a maximum torque output of 545 Nm.

The hybrid system can rocket the crossover SUV from 0 to 100 km/h in about 7.6 seconds. The Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV e+ also boasts a total electric range of 75 kilometers. 

Power is sent to the wheels via a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission. It has three gear ratios that intelligently work with the engine and its dual motor setup, with each powertrain functioning independently. 

Like other hybrid vehicles on the market, the internal combustion engine (ICE) of the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV e+ comes online at speeds above 60 km/h. The ICE can also turn on at lower speeds to help move the vehicle along. 

The new variant of the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV e+ also boasts nine driving modes such as single/dual motor drive, range extension, parallel connection, direct engine drive, and 11 gear combinations, thus providing a full-scene driving experience.

Pricing

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro-PHEV e+ retails at ₱2,698,000, which puts it above the likes of the Toyota Fortuner and Mitsubishi Montero and into premium vehicle territory thanks to its almost ₱2.7 million price tag. 

With all these tech and safety improvements, do you think the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV e+ can be a serious option against Japanese brand 7-seater SUVs. and premium crossovers?