Chery kicks off UK launch with Tiggo 8 debut at Goodwood
- 10 July 2025
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Chinese car giant Chery has uncovered its Tiggo 8 SUV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, springboarding plans for its UK arrival. Showcased just days after the carmaker
Chinese car giant Chery has uncovered its Tiggo 8 SUV at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, springboarding plans for its UK arrival.
Showcased just days after the carmaker announced its imminent arrival in the UK as a standalone brand alongside the Omoda and Jaecoo marques, its inaugural model took to the famed hill climb driven by a female-only team.
A rival to the Peugeot 5008, the seven-seater plug-in hybrid SUV launches this summer and puts the focus on “striking design with smart technology and everyday practicality”.
Its PHEV powertrain is capable of 745 miles, including 56 EV-only miles, and offers self-charging and fast charging too.
The powertrain marries up a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with two electric motors to give 204hp and 365Nm of torque.
The interior comes with a digital cockpit that features a full-width dual-screen layout with voice control, a Sony 12-speaker system, wireless smartphone integration, ambient lighting and a panoramic sunroof. Standard-fit driver assistance systems include adaptive cruise control, cabin filtration system and lane centring.
The Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid will also come with a seven-year/100,000-mile warranty, whichever comes first.
Chery’s debut at Goodwood echoes sibling brand Jaecoo’s appearance a year ago and signals the group’s next chapter.
Farrell Hsu, Chery UK country director, said: “Goodwood is one of the most prestigious stages in the automotive world – so there’s no better place to reveal Chery’s most versatile and refined hybrid SUV to a UK audience. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is a perfect expression of what Chery stands for: smart technology, generous space and electrified efficiency without compromise. It’s designed to make people happy, knowing they’ve made the smart choice for their next SUV.”
Chery says its UK go-to-market strategy features UK-optimised models and combines traditional franchise dealerships – many of which already represent the Omoda and Jaecoo brands – with a strong emphasis on warranty and aftermarket care.
Alongside the Tiggo 8, the brand is also springboarding its UK launch with another SUV, believed to be the smaller Tiggo 7 five-seater SUV.
UK pricing and specifications for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid will be announced in the coming weeks, with first customer deliveries expected at the end of summer.
