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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
C9 SHS
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C9 SHS range
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV range
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
1907 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length
4775 mm
4725 mm
Width
1920 mm
1860 mm
Height
1671 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
140 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
494 l
Kerb Weight
2195 kg
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2717 kg
2430 kg
Payload Capacity
522 kg
523 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
985 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
945 mm
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
1930 l
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
72.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
230 Nm
Combined Power
440 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
915 Nm
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous traction motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
13.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
200.5 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
416.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
34.46 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
31.0 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion traction battery
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
322 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
150 km (WLTP)
90 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
70 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
5 h 30 min (30-100%)
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
25 min (30-80%)
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
3-Speed DHT
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
3
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Electric
Drivetrain
AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Electrically controlled AWD using front hybrid drive and rear electric drive with automatic torque management
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DHT
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
3
Hybrid DHT
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
71.4 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
71.4 km/l
19.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
70
60
Combined Driving Range
1100
1200
Electric Consumption
22.7
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
1200 km
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Power
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leatherette / leather
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
170 mm
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
30 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
999900
729900
Starting Price Zar
999900
729900
Spec
C9 SHS
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 SHS and Tiggo 8 PHEV comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C9 SHS 92 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 56.
Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 81.
Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 PHEV not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C9 SHS leads by 13 points
C9 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 8 PHEV remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C9 SHS
Performance
92/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
69/100
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
70/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C9 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 74 pts for Tiggo 8 PHEV
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 SHS leads. However, Tiggo 8 PHEV may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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