Nissan New Patrol vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max

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.

Nissan New Patrol in South Africa

Nissan New Patrol

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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max

Executive 7DCT 2.0TGDI Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 609,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 187 kW 🔧 390 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Nissan New Patrol vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification New Patrol Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Maximum Power New Patrol- Tiggo 8 Pro Max187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque New Patrol- Tiggo 8 Pro Max390 Nm
Engine Size New Patrol- Tiggo 8 Pro Max2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy New Patrol- Tiggo 8 Pro Max13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance New Patrol- Tiggo 8 Pro Max203 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec New Patrol Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Generation Seventh-generation Y63 Nissan Patrol announced for South Africa Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro Max range
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status upcoming active
Segment Large premium SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle SUV
Model Introduced Year - 2023
Facelift History - Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since - 2023
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Tare Mass Kg - 1658 kg
Spec New Patrol Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Wheelbase 3075 mm 2710 mm
Length - 4720 mm
Width - 1860 mm
Height - 1705 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) - 203 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 203 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity - 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space - 117 l
Kerb Weight - 1658 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 2211 kg
Payload Capacity - 553 kg
Towing Capacity - 1500 kg
Seating Capacity - 7 seats
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Doors - 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.6 m
Front Headroom - 1020 mm
Rear Headroom - 985 mm
Front Legroom - 1055 mm
Rear Legroom - 945 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This New Patrol and Tiggo 8 Pro Max comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

New Patrol vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.