Chery Malaysia has introduced the 2026 Chery Tiggo 8 in Malaysia, positioned as a more affordable alternative to the Tiggo 8 Pro.
This marks the third Tiggo 8 variant available locally, joining the Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 8 PHEV.
Overview
The 2026 Chery Tiggo 8 drops the “Pro” moniker and undercuts the Tiggo 8 Pro by RM 30,000. Priced at RM 129,800 (on-the-road, without insurance), it is positioned at the same price point as the Tiggo 7 PHEV.
Like its more expensive sibling, the Tiggo 8 is locally assembled (CKD) at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah.
Exterior
On the exterior, the most obvious visual difference is the adoption of new 18-inch multi-spoke dual-tone alloy wheels. These wheels are one inch smaller than the ones found on the Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 8 PHEV.
Other exterior features are largely carried over from the Tiggo 8 Pro, including:
- Automatic LED headlights with Follow Me Home function
- LED daytime running lights
- Puddle lights
- LED tail lights
- LED sequential turn signals
Exterior colour options remain unchanged, with Dark Black and Khaki White offered.
Interior
The cost-cutting measures are more apparent inside the cabin. The Tiggo 8 replaces the Tiggo 8 Pro’s “Premium Luxury Leather Seats” with faux leather upholstery.
The 24.6-inch dual-screen setup found in the Tiggo 8 Pro is replaced by a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster paired with a 12.3-inch infotainment display. The audio system, however, remains unchanged, with an 8-speaker Sony-branded sound system retained.
Other features omitted to achieve the lower price point include:
- Rear USB-C charging port
- 50W wireless charger
- Ventilated and heated front seats
Despite this, the Tiggo 8 still comes equipped with:
- Power-adjustable front seats
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Panoramic sunroof with retractable sunshade
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Powertrain
Under the bonnet, the Tiggo 8 forgoes the Tiggo 8 Pro’s turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine in favour of a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol unit.
Shared with the Jaecoo J7, this engine produces 197 PS and 290 Nm of torque, with power sent to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
Equipment
The safety suite has been revised to reflect the Tiggo 8’s more accessible positioning. Standard active safety features include:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Door Opening Warning (DOW)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Intelligent High-Beam Control (IHC)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
Compared to the Tiggo 8 Pro, the Tiggo 8 does without:
- Lane Keeping System (LKS)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA)
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
The 540-degree camera system has been replaced by a 360-degree camera, and the airbag count has been reduced from nine to six airbags.
Standard equipment on the 2026 Chery Tiggo 8 includes:
- Automatic LED headlights with Follow Me Home function
- LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
- Puddle lights
- LED rear tail lights
- LED rear fog lights
- LED sequential turn signals
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Panoramic sunroof with retractable sunshade
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Shark fin antenna
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Faux leather upholstery
- Remote engine start
- Walk-away auto lock
- Front centre armrest with cooled storage
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Double-glazed acoustic glass
- N95 cabin air filter
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch infotainment system
- 8-speaker Sony premium sound system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 360-degree camera
- Two front USB-A ports
- One rear USB-A port
- Six airbags
- ABS, EBD, BAS, HAC, HDC, ESP, TCS, EBA
Warranty & Aftersales
As part of its launch campaign, Chery Malaysia is offering:
- 10-year / 200,000 km vehicle warranty
- 5 years free service (six service intervals, labour covered)
- First year free insurance
The standard ownership package for the Tiggo 8 consists of:
- 7-year / 150,000 km vehicle warranty
- 5 years free service (six service intervals, labour covered)
