Suzuki Grand Vitara 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.

Suzuki Grand Vitara

1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 542,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 76 kW 🔧 137 Nm ⛽ 17.9 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 Grand Vitara

🛡 Safety Tiggo 8 Pro

📦 Practicality Grand Vitara

🔑 Ownership Grand Vitara

Grand Vitara starts ZAR 529900 cheaper Grand Vitara from ZAR 359,900 · Tiggo 8 Pro from ZAR 529,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Engine Power	76 kW	145 kW
Torque	137 Nm	290 Nm
Engine Size	1462 cc	1.6 cc
Claimed Mileage	17.9 km/l	13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	210 mm	207 mm
Boot / Load Bay	310 l	117 l
Airbags	6	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	1225 kg	1590 kg
Seating Capacity	5	7
Warranty	5	5 Year / 150 000 km

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The Bottom Line

Both Grand Vitara and Tiggo 8 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 8 Pro +25 pts

Efficiency Grand Vitara +19 pts

Safety Tiggo 8 Pro +12 pts

Practicality Grand Vitara +1 pts

Ownership Grand Vitara +16 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand Vitara

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?

Grand Vitara

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	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Model Introduced Year	2022	2023
Generation	Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation	Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro range
Facelift History	Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	2022	2023
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Color Note	Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red	-
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Drivetrain Note	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT	-
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	active
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Ground Clearance	210 mm	207 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2710 mm
Length	4345 mm	4720 mm
Width	1795 mm	1860 mm
Height	1645 mm	1705 mm
Kerb Weight	1225 kg	1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	1680 kg	2142 kg
Seating Capacity	5	7
Boot Space	310 l	117 l
Towing Capacity	0 kg	-
Front Track Width	1565 mm	1582 mm
Rear Track Width	1565 mm	1604 mm
Turning Radius	5.4 m	-
Load Bed Length	310 l	117 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	1060 mm	-
Rear Legroom	935 mm	-
Front Headroom	1010 mm	-
Rear Headroom	970 mm	-
Front Shoulder Room	1455 mm	-
Rear Shoulder Room	1430 mm	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	708 l	739 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	530 kg	-
Boot Volume	310 l	117 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	7
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 l	51 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1680 kg	2142 kg
Ground Clearance Max	210 mm	207 mm
Ground Clearance Min	210 mm	207 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	210 mm	207 mm
Height Mm	1645 mm	1705 mm
Length Mm	4345 mm	4720 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	310 l	117 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	530 kg	-
Cargo Volume	310 l	117 l
Tare Mass Kg	1225 kg	1590 kg
Turning Circle	5.4 m	-
Turning Circle M	5.4 m	-
Width Mm	1795 mm	1860 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded	708 l	739 l

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Engine	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.6T petrol
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Mild Hybrid (SHVS)	1.6T petrol
Displacement	1462 cc	1.6 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	4	16
Power	76 kW	145 kW
Power @ RPM	6,000 rpm	5500
Torque	137 Nm	290 Nm
Torque @ RPM	4,400 rpm	1750-4000
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG	Petrol injection
Turbocharger	-	Standard
Top Speed	175 km/h	-
0-100 km/h	13.5 sec	-
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	-
Engine Position	Transverse Front-Mounted	-
Cylinder Bore	74.0 mm	-
Piston Stroke	85.1 mm	-
Engine Code	K15C	-
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 l	-
Power	102 bhp	194.4 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	93 RON Unleaded Petrol	Petrol
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Inline
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Variable Valve Timing	Dual VVT — Intake and Exhaust	-
Maximum Engine RPM	6800 rpm	-
Engine Type Config	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.6T petrol
0–100 km/h	13.5 sec	-
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Engine Displacement	1462 cc	1.6 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1462 cc	1.6 cc
EV Range	-	-
Acceleration 0 100	13.5 sec	-
Engine Config	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.6T petrol
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Displacement Cc	1462 cc	1.6 cc
Engine Power kW	76 kW	145 kW
Engine Torque Nm	137 Nm	290 Nm
Engine Valves	4	16
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Max Power kW	76 kW	145 kW
Max Torque Nm	137 Nm	290 Nm
Maximum Power	76 kW	145 kW
Maximum Torque	137 Nm	290 Nm
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)	-
Power kW Rpm	6,000 rpm	5500
Torque Nm Rpm	4,400 rpm	1750-4000
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	Single turbo

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	4WD / AWD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	All Wheel Drive (AWD)	FWD
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	Standard Sport Paddle Shifters	Standard
Final Drive Ratio	4.388:1	-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	2.8	-
Number of Gears	6 km/h	7 km/h
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm	Automatic clutch
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard Sport Paddle Shifters	Standard
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	4WD / AWD	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission Speeds	6 km/h	7 km/h

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Claimed Mileage	17.9 km/l	13.9 km/l
City Mileage	14.7 km/l	-
Highway Mileage	20.8 km/l	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 l	51 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Average Fuel Consumption	5.6 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5.6 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	5.6 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	17.9 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	5.6 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	5.6 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	5.6 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	45 l	51 l
Fuel Type	Hybrid	Petrol
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Airbags	6	Multiple airbags
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	-	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	2 Rear ISOFIX Points	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	Standard	-
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	-
Side Impact Beams	Standard	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	All Seats	Standard
Speed Alert System	Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h	-
Pedestrian Detection AEB	-	-
Front Parking Sensors	-	Standard
Safety Rating	Not Independently Rated	-
Whiplash Protection	Active Head Restraints on Front Seats	-
Lane Change Warning	-	-
AEB	-	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Brake Override System	-	Standard
Curtain Airbags	-	Standard
Driver Airbag	6	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	6	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	All Seats	Standard
Side Airbags	-	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
Knee Airbag	-	-
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	-
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard
Lane Keep Assist	-	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	-	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Standard
Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Standard
Rear View Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Standard
360 Degree Camera	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking	-	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Auto Highbeam	-	Standard
Auto Lights	Standard	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	Standard
Drive Modes	-	Eco / Normal / Sport
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Standard
Reverse Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Standard
Blind Spot Warning	-	Standard
Emergency Braking	-	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	Standard
Front Camera	-	-
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Parking Sensor	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Pre-Collision System	-	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	Standard	-
Rear View Camera	360-Degree Surround View	-
Reverse Camera Type	360-Degree Surround View	-
Reversing Camera	360-Degree Surround View	-
Surround View Camera	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Standard

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Seat Material	Leatherette Seat Trim	Leatherette / leather
Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Heated Seats	-	Standard
Ventilated Seats	-	Standard
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Ambient Lighting	-	Standard
Folding Rear Seats	60:40 Split Fold	-
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Rear Armrest	Integrated in Seat Back	-
Cup Holders	4	-
Rear AC Vents	-	-
Rear USB Ports	0	-
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Leather
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	-
Interior Colour Options	2	-
Driver Lumbar Support	-	-
Door Map Pockets	All Four Door Pockets	-
60 40 Split Seat	60:40 Split Fold	Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	Power
Fabric Seats	Leatherette Seat Trim	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	Power
Armrest Front	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Armrest Rear	Integrated in Seat Back	-
Boot Space Seats Down	708	-
Boot Space Seats Up	310	-
Cargo Space	310	-
Driver Seat	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Interior Courtesy Lamps	9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL	-
Interior Trim Colour	2	-
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leatherette Seat Trim	-
Interior Colours	2	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	Integrated in Seat Back	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	-	-
Seat Belt Warning	All Seats	-
Seat Capacity	5	-
Seat Count	5	-
Seat Fold Type	60:40 Split Fold	-
Seat Trim	Leatherette Seat Trim	Leatherette / leather

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic
Power Windows	All Four Windows	Standard
Keyless Entry	-	Standard
Push Button Start	-	Standard
Wireless Charging	Standard 15W Wireless Charger	Standard
Sunroof	Panoramic Glass Roof	Standard
Electric Tailgate	-	Standard
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	-	-
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	-
Electric Mirror Folding	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	-
12V Accessory Socket	1 x 12V Socket	-
Speed Limiter	Standard	-
AC Type	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic
Auto Dimming Irvm	-	-
Climate Zones	Automatic Climate Control	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Four Windows	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	-	-
TPMS	Standard	Standard
Engine Start Stop	-	Standard
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Standard
Engine Warranty	4 Years	-
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Front Power Outlet	1 x 12V Socket	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.6	-
Gear Shift Type	6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters	Electric
Glovebox Cooling	All Four Door Pockets	-
Ground Clearance Unladen	210	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	-
Panoramic Roof	Panoramic Glass Roof	Standard
Payload Capacity	530	-
Power Mirrors	All Four Windows	-
Push Button Start	-	Standard
Rear Defogger	Standard	-
Rear Seat Split	60:40 Split Fold	-
Rear Wing	-	-
Seat Type	Leatherette Seat Trim	-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	All Seats	-
Seatbelt Reminder	All Seats	Standard
Service Plan	Not Included	5 Year / 60 000 km
Spare Wheel	Space Saver Spare	-
Speed Alert System	Standard	-
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	-
Steering Mounted Controls	Standard	-
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Voice Command	Via Smartphone	-
Voice Command Support	Via Smartphone Mirroring	-
Accelerator 0 100	13.5 sec	-
Air Conditioning	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Bottle Holders	4	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Centre Console	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG	-
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Digital Speedometer	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	-
Front Wiper	Standard	-
Front Wipers Type	Standard	-
Glove Box	All Four Door Pockets	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	-	-
Lift Gate	-	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Manual Aircon	Automatic Climate Control	-
Mirror	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Passive Entry Start	-	-
Power Socket 12v	1 x 12V Socket	-
Powered Tailgate	-	-
Rear Air Conditioning	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Remote Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	-
Remote Side Mirror	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	-
Rim Size	17 Inches	235/55 R18
Roof Rack Compatibility	Standard Roof Rails	-
Side Impact Bars	Standard	-
Sonar	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Sound System	6	8
Source Model Column	grand-vitara	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Stabilizer Bar Front	Standard	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Standard	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Sub Frame	Monocoque	-
Surround View Monitor	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Standard
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trim Level	flagship	-
Unlocking	-	Standard
Variant Role	Performance-focused derivative	-
Vdc	Standard	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	-	-
Walk Away Lock	-	-
Wireless Charger	Standard 15W Wireless Charger	Standard

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard
Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	6	8
Navigation System	Via Smartphone Mirroring	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	9-inch Digital Cluster	Standard
USB Ports	2	Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard
FM Radio	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Voice Recognition	Via Smartphone	-
AUX Input	-	-
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	-
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	-
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Rear Usb	2	-
Audio	Standard	-
Audio Speakers	6	8
Audio System	Standard	-
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	-
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Multi Information Display	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	-
Connected Services	Standard	-
Voice Control	Via Smartphone	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Wireless Apple CarPlay	-
Radio	Standard	-
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Wireless Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Standard

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
LED Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRLs	Standard
Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Standard
Roof Rails	Standard Roof Rails	Standard
Alloy Wheel Design	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	-	-
Body Cladding	Black Plastic Side Body Cladding	-
Rear Spoiler	-	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Roof Type	Standard Fixed Roof	-
Wing Mirror Type	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	-
Rear Wiper	Standard	-
Door Handle Finish	Body-Coloured Door Handles	-
Body Type	SUV	-
DRL	LED DRLs	Standard
Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Front Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Led Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Auto Headlights	Standard	-
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Daytime Running Lights	LED DRLs	Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	-
Exterior Colour Options	5	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body-Coloured Door Handles	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Four Windows	-
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	-
Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Standard
Headlamp Levelling	LED Projector Headlamps	-
Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlight Type	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Glass Roof	Standard
Rear Spoiler	-	-
Sunroof Slide	-	-
Sunroof Tilt	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Approach Angle	19 deg	-
Departure Angle	21 deg	-
Wading Depth	0 mm	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
Underbody Protection	Skid Plate Under Engine	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	18 deg	-
Recovery Hooks	Front and Rear Tow Hooks	-
4WD System Type	4WD / AWD	FWD
Hill Descent Control	-	Standard
Ramp-over Angle	18 deg	-
Approach Angle Deg	19 deg	-
Breakover Angle	18 deg	-
Departure Angle Deg	21 deg	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Wading Depth Mm	0 mm	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	235/55 R18
Wheel Type	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Space Saver Spare	-
Front Brake Disc Diameter	296 mm	-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	259 mm	-
Parking Brake Type	Conventional Handbrake	-
Tyre Load Index	96	-
Tyre Speed Rating	H	-
Wheel Rim Size	17 Inches	235/55 R18
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	-
Brake Type Rear	Ventilated Disc	-
Spare Tyre	Space Saver Spare	-
Tyre Type	215/60 R17	-
Wheel Diameter	17 Inches	235/55 R18
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	-
Braked Towing Capacity	0 kg	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	-
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	-
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Urethane	-
Spare Wheel Size Type	Space Saver Spare	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Urethane	-
Towing Braked Kg	0 kg	-
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Wheel Material	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	-
Wheel Size Type	17 Inches	-
Wheelbase Mm	2600 mm	2710 mm
Wheels	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	Multi-link
Chassis Type	Monocoque	-
Power Steering	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	-
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable	-
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	-
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	-
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	-
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic Gas Dampers	-
Chassis Material	Monocoque	-
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson strut
Rear Axle Type	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	-
Rear Suspension Type	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	Multi-link
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Gas Dampers	-
Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months	-
Approx Service Cost	Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service	-
Battery Warranty	12 Months	-
Maintenance Plan	Not Included	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	-
First Service At	1,000 km Inspection	-
Service Plan Duration	Not Included	5 Year / 60 000 km
Service Plan Distance	Not Included	5 Year / 60 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Rust Protection	-
Battery Type	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Standard
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Warranty Years	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years Anti-Corrosion	-
Basic Warranty	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Warranty	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
CO2 Emissions	131 g/km	172 g/km
Start Stop System	Automatic Start-Stop via ISG	-
Hybrid System Type	12V SHVS Mild Hybrid — Integrated Starter Generator (ISG)	-
Noise Level	68 dB	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	93 RON Unleaded	Petrol
Particulate Filter	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)	-
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	-
Green NCAP Rating	Improved — Mild Hybrid Reduces City Fuel Use	-
Idle CO2 Output	Within Euro 5 Limits	-
Fuel Evaporation Control	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	131	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Real-world City Mileage Min	6.0 l/100km	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	8.5 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	4.8 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	6.5 l/100km	-
Owner Review Count	0	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Tiggo 8 Pro
Ownership Role	Flagship	mid-to-high value
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	Official model page price card
Price Zar	542900 ZAR	529900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	mid-to-high value
Starting Price	542900	529900
Starting Price Zar	542900	529900

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tiggo 8 Pro leads by 3 points

Both Grand Vitara and Tiggo 8 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 66 /100

Lead 3 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 3 points

Grand Vitara

94% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 82 Check Performance 34

Performance 34

Efficiency 73

Safety 82

Practicality 62

Ownership 71

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tiggo 8 Pro +25 Efficiency Grand Vitara +19 Safety Tiggo 8 Pro +12 Practicality Grand Vitara +1 Ownership Grand Vitara +16

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

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

Grand Vitara

Performance 34/100

Efficiency 73/100

Safety 82/100

Practicality 62/100

Ownership 71/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro wins with 66 pts vs 63 pts for Grand Vitara

In structured scoring, Tiggo 8 Pro emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Grand Vitara 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: Grand Vitara 73 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: Grand Vitara 82, 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: Grand Vitara 71, 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: Grand Vitara 62, Tiggo 8 Pro 61. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Grand Vitara 34, 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 Grand Vitara and Tiggo 8 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Grand Vitara scores 34 vs 59.

Efficiency: Grand Vitara scores 73 vs 54.

Safety: Grand Vitara scores 82 vs 94.

Practicality: Grand Vitara scores 62 vs 61.

Ownership: Grand Vitara scores 71 vs 55.

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

Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

Suzuki Grand Vitara

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)

Grand Vitara

Tiggo 8 Pro

Which One's Right for You?

Grand Vitara

Tiggo 8 Pro

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tiggo 8 Pro leads by 3 points

Tiggo 8 Pro

Grand Vitara

Tiggo 8 Pro

Grand Vitara

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