Chery Tiggo 8
The Chery Tiggo 8 launched in Britain in autumn 2025 alongside the Tiggo 7, offering seven-seat family versatility at prices that challenge traditional five-seat crossovers. Built on Chery's extended T1X platform, the Tiggo 8 undercuts rivals like the Skoda Kodiaq, Kia Sorento, and Hyundai Santa Fe with an entry price around £28,500 for the pure-petrol 1.6T and £33,500 for the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid PHEV. The plug-in hybrid uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine combined with electric motors and an 18.4kWh battery, producing 365Nm of torque and approximately 56 miles of zero-emission capability. The cabin features a large 15.6-inch central touchscreen, 494 litres of boot space with the third-row folded, and premium Summit equipment including a panoramic glass roof, 12-speaker Sony audio, and ventilated massaging front seats.
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Common Faults & Reliability
These are the most common documented problems for the Chery Tiggo 8, sorted by their typical impact and frequency.
Excessive automatic side mirror dip when selecting reverse gear
low severityThe Tiggo 8 includes an automatic passenger side mirror tilt feature designed to assist with kerb detection when reversing. UK testers at Auto Express noted that the mirror glass tilts down too far, pointing straight at the ground rather than displaying surrounding obstacles or bay marking lines, leaving drivers disoriented when reversing into tight parking spaces.
Touchscreen-reliant climate controls causing driving distraction
low severityUnlike smaller models which retain touch-sensitive climate shortcuts below the screen, the Tiggo 8 relies heavily on its large 15.6-inch touchscreen for ventilation, temperature, and fan adjustments. Operating these controls while travelling on uneven British roads proves awkward and distracting, particularly when running Apple CarPlay or Android Auto which hides the primary climate interface.
Low-speed regenerative braking transition inconsistency
medium severityOn the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid PHEV, the handoff between regenerative electric motor deceleration and mechanical friction braking can feel inconsistent at crawling speeds. When coming to a gentle halt in stop-start urban congestion, braking pressure can suddenly grab or soften slightly, requiring drivers to recalibrate pedal modulation to achieve a smooth stop.
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