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Mahindra S6 Ambulance vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: 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.
Tiggo 8 PHEV starts ZAR 52,249 cheaperS6 Ambulance from ZAR 782,149 · Tiggo 8 PHEV from ZAR 729,900
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Specification
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Maximum Power
S6 Ambulance103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Tiggo 8 PHEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
S6 Ambulance320 Nm
Tiggo 8 PHEV230 Nm
Engine Size
S6 Ambulance2179 cc
Tiggo 8 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
S6 Ambulance12.7 km/l
Tiggo 8 PHEV19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
S6 Ambulance210 mm
Tiggo 8 PHEV170 mm
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Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2026
Generation
Current local listing
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV range
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
SUV
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2155 kg
1907 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
60 l
Kerb Weight
2155 kg
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
2430 kg
Payload Capacity
995 kg
523 kg
Length
-
4725 mm
Width
-
1860 mm
Height
-
1705 mm
Wheelbase
-
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
190 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
494 l
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
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1930 l
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.9
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
S6 Ambulance
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
2179 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
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 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
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
47.8 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
148.5 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
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
Manual
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
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
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Drivetrain
4x4
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Hybrid DHT
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
12.7 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.3 km/l
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.7 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
80
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
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
Multiple airbags
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
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
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
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
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leatherette / leather
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Infotainment System
Not Available
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
Not Available
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
Not Available
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
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
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
170 mm
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
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
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
30 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
S6 Ambulance
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
839949 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
782149
729900
Starting Price Zar
782149
729900
In depth: how these cars differ
This S6 Ambulance and Tiggo 8 PHEV 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.
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