A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: the short answer
D-Max Single Cab and Tiggo 8 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
D-Max Single Cab starts ZAR 356,150 cheaperD-Max Single Cab from ZAR 373,750 · Tiggo 8 PHEV from ZAR 729,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Maximum Power
D-Max Single Cab110 kW @ 3600 rpm
Tiggo 8 PHEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
D-Max Single Cab350 Nm
Tiggo 8 PHEV230 Nm
Engine Size
D-Max Single Cab1900 cc
Tiggo 8 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D-Max Single Cab14.1 km/l
Tiggo 8 PHEV19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
D-Max Single Cab227 mm
Tiggo 8 PHEV170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
D-Max Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
D-Max Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African D-Max Single Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV 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
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Single Cab pickup
SUV
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.9 DDi Single Cab 4x4 HR L MT
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Gross Combined Mass Kg
5000 kg
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Model Year
MY26
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Pickup
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1810 kg
1907 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length
5325 mm
4725 mm
Width
1870 mm
1860 mm
Height
1780 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
3125 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
227 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
220 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1000 l
494 l
Kerb Weight
1810 kg
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2430 kg
Payload Capacity
1230 kg
523 kg
Towing Capacity
2100 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
3 rows
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
12.5 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
900 mm
985 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
700 mm
945 mm
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Suspension
High Mounting
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring Overslung
Multi-link
Power Steering
Hydraulic
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Front Spring Type
High Mounting
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
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Shock Absorber Type
Twintube Gas Pressurised
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Front Suspension Type
High Mounting
MacPherson strut
Gross Axle Mass Front Kg
1450 kg
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Gross Axle Mass Rear Kg
1910 kg
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring Overslung
Multi-link
Shock Absorbers
Twintube Gas Pressurised
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Suspension
High Mounting
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Suspension Height
High Ride
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Track Front Rear Mm
1570/1570
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Load Bed Length
2330 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1590 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1930 l
AC Type
Manual
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Manual
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.1
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Intercooler
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Seat Type
Cloth
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Spare Wheel
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual
Automatic
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Front Bumper
Black
-
Front Final Drive Ratio
4.100
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Front Wiper
Variable Intermittent
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Front Wipers Type
Variable Intermittent
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Intelligent Battery System
Standard
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
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Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
465 mm
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Loadbox Length Mm
2330 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Standard
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
4
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Loadbox Width Mm
1590 mm
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual
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Mudflaps
Front & Rear
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Oil Pan Guard
Standard
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Passive Entry Start
Standard
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Pre Air Cleaner
Standard
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Rear Bumper
Black
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rear Final Drive Ratio
4.100
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Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Standard
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Rim Size
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
235/50 R19
Sound System
2
8
Source Model Column
1.9 DDI HR L 4X4
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
-
Towbar
Optional (2.1T)
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TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Standard
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Trim Level
top
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Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
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Walk Away Lock
Standard
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Water Depth Protection Mm
800 mm
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine
1.9-litre RZ4E Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
RZ4E-MID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1900 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
16.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 3600 rpm
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
230 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
60.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
193.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
Manual
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
6 Speed Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Ratio 1st
4.942
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Gear Ratio 2nd
2.686
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Gear Ratio 3rd
1.527
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Gear Ratio 4th
1.000
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Gear Ratio 5th
0.749
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Gear Ratio 6th
0.634
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Gear Ratio Reverse
4.597
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Gearbox Type
Manual
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
2.482
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD / AWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Standard
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Transmission Speeds
6
Hybrid DHT
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
14.1 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.5 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
76 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
14.1 km/l
19.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
76
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
1200 km
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
Passenger
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
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Passenger
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Passenger
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Passenger
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
Passenger
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
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Front Side Airbags
Standard
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
Halogen
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Seat Material
Cloth
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Steering Type
Hydraulic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen D-Max Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Leatherette / leather
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Infotainment System
SYNC
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
2
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Audio Speakers
2
8
Audio System
2
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Std, LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Rear Wiper
Variable Intermittent
-
Body Type
Pickup
-
DRL
Std, LED
Standard
Fog Lights
Not Available
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Front Fog Lights
Not Available
-
Led Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Auto Headlights
Halogen
-
Automatic Headlamps
Halogen
-
Daytime Running Lights
Std, LED
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
Halogen
-
Headlamps
Halogen
Standard
Headlight Type
Halogen
Standard
Headlights
Halogen
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Radiator Grille
Black Paint
-
Rear Overhang Mm
1310 mm
-
Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Approach Angle
30 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
800 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Approach Angle Deg
30 deg
-
Breakover Angle
21.4 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
21.4 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
23 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Standard
-
Ground Clearance Max
227 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
227 mm
170 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
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Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Standard
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Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Wading Depth Mm
800 mm
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Tyre Size
255/65R17
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
235/50 R19
Spare Tyre
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
Not Available
Tyre Type
255/65R17
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Wheel Diameter
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
235/50 R19
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
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Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
-
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
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Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Size Type
Steel 17 x 7.0J-33
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Alternator
90A
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Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Warranty Years
5 years / 120 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
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Basic Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty
5 years / 120 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years / 120 000 km
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
186 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Idle CO2 Output
186
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
186
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Spec
D-Max Single Cab
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
Top
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
585200 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
585200
729900
Starting Price Zar
585200
729900
In depth: how these cars differ
This D-Max Single Cab and Tiggo 8 PHEV comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: D-Max Single Cab 64 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 56.
Efficiency index: D-Max Single Cab 56 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 81.
Safety-equipment index: D-Max Single Cab 90 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: D-Max Single Cab 75 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: D-Max Single Cab 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 8 PHEV leads by 2 points
D-Max Single Cab and Tiggo 8 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
D-Max Single Cab +8
Efficiency
Tiggo 8 PHEV +25
Safety
Tiggo 8 PHEV +4
Practicality
D-Max Single Cab +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
70/100
D-Max Single Cab
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 72 pts for D-Max Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV leads. However, D-Max Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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