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Hyundai Palisade vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: the short answer
Palisade and Tiggo 8 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Palisade:
last listed from
ZAR 1,204,500
·
Tiggo 8 PHEV:
current from
ZAR 729,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Maximum Power
Palisade142 kW
Tiggo 8 PHEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Palisade440 Nm
Tiggo 8 PHEV230 Nm
Engine Size
Palisade2199 cc
Tiggo 8 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Palisade8.2 km/l
Tiggo 8 PHEV19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Palisade203 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.
Hyundai Palisade
2.2D Elite AWD 8AT 7-Seater
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Palisade
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?
Palisade
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
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Generation
Current South African Palisade 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
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1952 kg
1907 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
Not confirmed
2026
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length
Not Officially Disclosed
4725 mm
Width
Not Officially Disclosed
1860 mm
Height
Not Officially Disclosed
1705 mm
Wheelbase
Not Officially Disclosed
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
203 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
494 l
Kerb Weight
1952 kg
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2430 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
523 kg
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Smart power tailgate
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
20 Inches
235/50 R19
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
1930 l
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2199 cc
1500 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
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
142 kW
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
440 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
AWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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
72.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
225.4 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
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
Automatic
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Drivetrain
AWD
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
Automatic
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
8.2 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
6.7 km/l
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
9.6 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
71 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
8.2 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
71
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
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Power
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Infotainment System
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Roof Type
Dual sunroof
-
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
170 mm
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20 Inches
235/50 R19
Wheel Diameter
20 Inches
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Wheels
20 Inches
-
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Warranty Years
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7 Year / 200 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7 Year / 200 000 km
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
30 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 105 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 105 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Plan
7 years / 105 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Palisade
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
Private and family
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
1204500 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
1204500
729900
Starting Price Zar
1204500
729900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Palisade 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: Palisade 74 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 56.
Efficiency index: Palisade 40 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 81.
Safety-equipment index: Palisade 90 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: Palisade 79 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: Palisade 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 1 points
Palisade 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
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 73 pts for Palisade
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV leads. However, Palisade may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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