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.
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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2023
Generation
Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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
Coupe SUV
SUV
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2041 kg
1658 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Length
4727 mm
4720 mm
Width
1940 mm
1860 mm
Height
1729 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
203 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
392 l
117 l
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
1658 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2525 kg
2211 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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203 mm
Payload Capacity
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553 kg
Number of Rows
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3 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.6 m
Front Headroom
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1020 mm
Rear Headroom
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985 mm
Front Legroom
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1055 mm
Rear Legroom
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945 mm
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1582 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1604 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free powered
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1390 l
739 l
AC Type
Dual-zone
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Dual-zone
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Engine Warranty
5
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Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Voice Command
Standard
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Accelerator 0 100
4.9 sec
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Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Automatic
Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Lift Gate
Hands-free powered
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
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Powered Tailgate
Hands-free powered
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Source Model Column
h6-gt-phev
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
321 kW
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
390 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
112.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
235.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
180 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Gearbox
Automatic
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
7
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Claimed Mileage
125 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.0 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
125 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
51
Combined Driving Range
1000
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Multiple airbags
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Cruise Control
Not Available
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 Wipers
Not Available
Standard
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
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
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 H6 GT PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leatherette / leather
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Infotainment System
SYNC
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Navigation System
Standard
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Voice Recognition
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
SYNC
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Voice Control
Standard
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Touchscreen
12.3
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
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.
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
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Body Type
SUV
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Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
203 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
203 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
235/50 R19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Service Interval
10000
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
7 Year / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
7 Year / 90 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
7 Year / 90 000 km
Service Intervals
10000
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
180 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Idle CO2 Output
0
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CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Ownership Role
Flagship
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
609900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
799900
609900
Starting Price Zar
799900
609900
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT PHEV and Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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: H6 GT PHEV 100 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 75.
Efficiency index: H6 GT PHEV 96 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 52.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT PHEV 88 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 94.
Practicality index: H6 GT PHEV 60 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 58.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT PHEV 65 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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
H6 GT PHEV leads by 12 points
H6 GT PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 8 Pro Max remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT PHEV
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 71 pts for Tiggo 8 Pro Max
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT PHEV leads. However, Tiggo 8 Pro Max may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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