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.
Changan Hunter Diesel vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: the short answer
Hunter Diesel and Tiggo 8 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 280,000 cheaperHunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900 · Tiggo 8 PHEV from ZAR 729,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Maximum Power
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Tiggo 8 PHEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Tiggo 8 PHEV230 Nm
Engine Size
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Tiggo 8 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Tiggo 8 PHEV19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Tiggo 8 PHEV170 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Changan Hunter Diesel
4WD AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Hunter Diesel
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?
Hunter Diesel
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
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV range
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1907 kg
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length
5330 mm
4725 mm
Width
1930 mm
1860 mm
Height
1875 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
494 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
2430 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
523 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
985 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
945 mm
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
D20TCID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
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
110 kW
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 Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
19.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
1200 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Seat Material
Leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Power
Seat Trim
Leather
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Manual climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1930 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
Standard
USB Ports
3
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
27 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
30 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
569900
729900
Starting Price Zar
569900
729900
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 56.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 81.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel 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 5 points
Hunter Diesel and Tiggo 8 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
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
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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