Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Hyundai ALCAZAR

1.5D Elite AT Diesel Automatic

ZAR 669,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 85 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

Executive Plus 1.6T TGDI Petrol Automatic

ZAR 529,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 145 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tiggo 8 Pro

⛽ Fuel Economy ALCAZAR

🛡 Safety Tiggo 8 Pro

📦 Practicality ALCAZAR

🔑 Ownership ALCAZAR

ALCAZAR starts ZAR 529900 cheaper ALCAZAR from ZAR 499,900 · Tiggo 8 Pro from ZAR 529,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Engine Power	85 kW	145 kW
Torque	250 Nm	290 Nm
Engine Size	1493 cc	1.6 cc
Claimed Mileage	16.9 km/l	13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	200 mm	207 mm
Boot / Load Bay	180 l	117 l
Airbags	Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	1445 kg	1590 kg
Seating Capacity	7	7
Warranty	5	5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Tiggo 8 Pro has a slight advantage, but ALCAZAR remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 8 Pro +15 pts

Efficiency ALCAZAR +14 pts

Safety Tiggo 8 Pro +66 pts

Practicality ALCAZAR +3 pts

Ownership ALCAZAR +10 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

ALCAZAR

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 8 Pro

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving

Which One's Right for You?

ALCAZAR

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 8 Pro

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Model Introduced Year	Current local generation year not confirmed	2023
Generation	Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.	Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro range
Facelift History	Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	Original current-generation version	2023
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Seven-seat SUV	SUV
Color Note	Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.	-
Dealer Stock Note	Top grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	active
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Ground Clearance	200 mm	207 mm
Wheelbase	2760 mm	2710 mm
Length	4560 mm	4720 mm
Width	1800 mm	1860 mm
Height	1710 mm	1705 mm
Kerb Weight	1445 kg	1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	2090 kg	2142 kg
Seating Capacity	7	7
Boot Space	180 l	117 l
Towing Capacity	-	-
Front Track Width	-	1582 mm
Rear Track Width	-	1604 mm
Turning Radius	-	-
Load Bed Length	180 l	117 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	180 l	739 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	645 kg	-
Boot Volume	180 l	117 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	7	7
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	51 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	2090 kg	2142 kg
Ground Clearance Max	200 mm	207 mm
Ground Clearance Min	200 mm	207 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	200 mm	207 mm
Height Mm	1710 mm	1705 mm
Length Mm	4560 mm	4720 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	180 l	117 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	645 kg	-
Cargo Volume	180 l	117 l
Tare Mass Kg	1445 kg	1590 kg
Turning Circle	-	-
Turning Circle M	-	-
Width Mm	1800 mm	1860 mm

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Engine	1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel	1.6T petrol
Engine Type	1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel	1.6T petrol
Displacement	1493 cc	1.6 cc
Cylinders	-	4
Valves per Cylinder	-	16
Power	85 kW	145 kW
Power @ RPM	-	5500
Torque	250 Nm	290 Nm
Torque @ RPM	-	1750-4000
Fuel System	-	Petrol injection
Turbocharger	-	Standard
Top Speed	-	-
0-100 km/h	-	-
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	114 bhp	194.4 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Diesel	Petrol
Cylinder Layout	-	Inline
Engine Aspiration	-	Turbocharged
Engine Type Config	1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel	1.6T petrol
0–100 km/h	-	-
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Engine Displacement	1493 cc	1.6 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1493 cc	1.6 cc
Acceleration 0 100	-	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Engine Config	1.5-litre CRDi turbo diesel	1.6T petrol
Engine Cylinders	-	4
Engine Displacement Cc	1493 cc	1.6 cc
Engine Power kW	85 kW	145 kW
Engine Torque Nm	250 Nm	290 Nm
Engine Valves	-	16
Induction	-	Turbocharged
Max Power kW	85 kW	145 kW
Max Torque Nm	250 Nm	290 Nm
Maximum Power	85 kW	145 kW
Maximum Torque	250 Nm	290 Nm
Power kW Rpm	-	5500
Active Exhaust	-	-
System Output	-	-
Torque Nm Rpm	-	1750-4000
Turbo Type	-	Single turbo

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	Front-wheel drive	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	Front-wheel drive	FWD
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Standard
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	6 km/h	7 km/h
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	-	Automatic clutch
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	Standard
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	Front-wheel drive	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Transmission Speeds	6 km/h	7 km/h

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Claimed Mileage	16.9 km/l	13.9 km/l
City Mileage	13.9 km/l	-
Highway Mileage	19.6 km/l	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	51 l
Emission Standard	-	Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Average Fuel Consumption	5.9 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5.9 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	5.9 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	16.9 km/l	13.9 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	5.9 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	5.9 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	5.9 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	50 l	51 l
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Airbags	Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags	Multiple airbags
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	-	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	-	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	-	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	-	Standard
Brake Assist	-	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	-	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	-	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	-	Standard
Front Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard
AEB	-	Standard
BA	-	Standard
Brake Override System	-	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	Standard	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	-	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	-	Standard
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard
Knee Airbag	-	-
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Standard
Lane Keep Assist	-	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	-	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Standard
Parking Sensors	Front and rear	Standard
Rear View Camera	-	Standard
360 Degree Camera	-	Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking	-	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Auto Highbeam	-	Standard
Auto Wipers	-	Standard
Drive Modes	-	Eco / Normal / Sport
EV Mode	-	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard
Reverse Camera	-	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Standard
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	-	Standard
Blind Spot Warning	-	Standard
Forward Collision Warning	-	Standard

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Seat Material	Cloth	Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats	-	Standard
Ventilated Seats	-	Standard
Ambient Lighting	-	Standard
Steering Wheel Material	-	Leather
Instrument Cluster Type	Digital instrument cluster	-
Interior Colour Options	3	-
60 40 Split Seat	-	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	-	Power
Fabric Seats	Cloth	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	-	Power
Boot Space Seats Up	180	-
Cargo Space	180	-
Interior Courtesy Lamps	Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen ALCAZAR grade before assuming a feature is included.	-
Interior Colours	3	-
Seat Capacity	7	-
Seat Count	7	-
Seat Trim	Cloth	Leatherette / leather

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Climate Control	-	Automatic
Power Windows	-	Standard
Keyless Entry	-	Standard
Push Button Start	-	Standard
Wireless Charging	Wireless	Standard
Sunroof	-	Standard
Electric Tailgate	-	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	-	Standard
AC Type	-	Automatic
Adaptive Dampers	-	-
Engine Warranty	4	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.9	-
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Electric
Hill Start Assist	Standard	-
Launch Control	-	-
Performance Data Logger	-	-
Rev Matching	-	-
Seatbelt Reminder	-	Standard
Service Plan	3 Years / 45000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Stability Control	-	Standard
Valves Per Cylinder	-	4
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Rear Diff Lock	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Rim Size	18 Inches	235/55 R18
Source Model Column	alcazar	-
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trim Level	top	-
Variant Role	Mid-to-high value derivative	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Infotainment Screen	SYNC	Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	-	8
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital instrument cluster	Standard
USB Ports	-	Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Infotainment Screen Size	SYNC	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Screen	SYNC	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Multi Information Display	Digital display	-
Connected Services	SYNC	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Bluetooth	-
Touchscreen	SYNC	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Wireless Android Auto	Standard	Standard

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
LED Headlamps	Halogen	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	-	Standard
Fog Lamps	-	Standard
Roof Rails	-	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	3	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Body Type	SUV	-
Led Headlights	Halogen	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	3	-
Headlamps	Halogen	Standard
Headlight Type	Halogen	Standard
Headlights	Halogen	Standard
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Panoramic Sunroof	-	Standard

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
4WD System Type	Front-wheel drive	FWD
Breakover Angle	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Tyre Size	-	235/55 R18
Front Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	-	-
Wheel Rim Size	18 Inches	235/55 R18
Wheel Diameter	18 Inches	235/55 R18
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Handbrake Type	-	Electronic parking brake
Wheel Size Type	18 Inches	-
Wheelbase Mm	2760 mm	2710 mm
Wheels	18 Inches	-

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link
MagneRide Damping	-	-

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Service Interval	15000 km / 12 months	-
Battery Warranty	4	-
Maintenance Plan	3 Years / 45000 km	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	15000 km / 12 months	-
First Service At	15000	-
Service Plan Duration	3 Years / 45000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Service Plan Distance	3 Years / 45000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Alternator	120A	-
Battery Type	Lead-acid	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Standard
Service Intervals	15000 km / 12 months	-

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Warranty Years	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	5 Years	-
Basic Warranty	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-
Warranty	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
CO2 Emissions	-	172 g/km
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Diesel	Petrol

Spec	ALCAZAR	Tiggo 8 Pro
Ownership Role	Top	mid-to-high value
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	Official model page price card
Price Zar	669900 ZAR	529900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	mid-to-high value
Starting Price	669900	529900
Starting Price Zar	669900	529900

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tiggo 8 Pro leads by 14 points

Tiggo 8 Pro has a slight advantage, but ALCAZAR remains highly competitive.

Winner 66 /100

Lead 14 points

Data 74% confidence

#1 Winner

Tiggo 8 Pro

74% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 54

Performance 59

Efficiency 54

Safety 94

Practicality 61

Ownership 55

Leads by 14 points

ALCAZAR

79% data confidence 0 strong categories

Best at Efficiency 68 Check Safety 28

Performance 44

Efficiency 68

Safety 28

Practicality 64

Ownership 65

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tiggo 8 Pro +15 Efficiency ALCAZAR +14 Safety Tiggo 8 Pro +66 Practicality ALCAZAR +3 Ownership ALCAZAR +10

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Tiggo 8 Pro

Performance 59/100

Efficiency 54/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 61/100

Ownership 55/100

ALCAZAR

Performance 44/100

Efficiency 68/100

Safety 28/100

Practicality 64/100

Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro wins with 66 pts vs 52 pts for ALCAZAR

In structured scoring, Tiggo 8 Pro emerges as the stronger overall package. However, ALCAZAR may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Tiggo 8 Pro edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: ALCAZAR 68 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 54. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: ALCAZAR 28, Tiggo 8 Pro 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: ALCAZAR 65, Tiggo 8 Pro 55. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: ALCAZAR 64, Tiggo 8 Pro 61. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: ALCAZAR 44, Tiggo 8 Pro 59. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Tiggo 8 Pro edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tiggo 8 Pro scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between ALCAZAR and Tiggo 8 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: ALCAZAR scores 44 vs 59.

Efficiency: ALCAZAR scores 68 vs 54.

Safety: ALCAZAR scores 28 vs 94.

Practicality: ALCAZAR scores 64 vs 61.

Ownership: ALCAZAR scores 65 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 8 Pro the advantage in this comparison.

Hyundai ALCAZAR vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

Hyundai ALCAZAR

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

ALCAZAR

Tiggo 8 Pro

Which One's Right for You?

ALCAZAR

Tiggo 8 Pro

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tiggo 8 Pro leads by 14 points

Tiggo 8 Pro

ALCAZAR

Tiggo 8 Pro

ALCAZAR

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down