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T2 i-DM
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Tiggo 8 PHEV
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Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African launch specification
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
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
4038 kg
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2138 kg
1907 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length
4785 mm
4725 mm
Width
2006 mm
1860 mm
Height
1875 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
580 l
494 l
Kerb Weight
2138 kg
1907 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2438 kg
2430 kg
Payload Capacity
300 kg
523 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
985 mm
Front Legroom
980 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
810 mm
945 mm
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Front Track Width
1685 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1695 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
50W
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1494 l
1930 l
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
1.3
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Spare Wheel
255/55 R20 full size
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
72 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
230 Nm
Combined Power
265 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
610 Nm
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
200 km/h
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
18.4 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
90 km
90 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
50 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
27 min (30-80%)
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
Automatic
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
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
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Drivetrain
2WD
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
Automatic
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Hybrid DHT
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
76.9 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
62.1 km/l
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
89.4 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
60 l
Emission Standard
VI B
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
76.9 km/l
19.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 and CCS2
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
AC and DC charging
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
70
60
Combined Driving Range
1200
1200
Electric Consumption
22
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
1200 km
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
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
Front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Leatherette / leather
Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Multi
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
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Power
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Leatherette / leather
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Infotainment System
15.6-inch
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Available
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Headlight Type
Yes
Standard
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
T2 i-DM
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
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
170 mm
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Tyre Size
255/55 R20
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/55 R20 full size
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20
235/50 R19
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
255/55 R20 full size
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Alloy
-
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Battery Warranty
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
-
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
30 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in Hybrid
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Petrol
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Basic Warranty
7-year/200,000 km warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty
7-year/200,000 km warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
Spec
T2 i-DM
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
779900 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
779900
729900
Starting Price Zar
779900
729900
In depth: how these cars differ
This T2 i-DM 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: T2 i-DM 45 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 56.
Efficiency index: T2 i-DM 98 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 81.
Safety-equipment index: T2 i-DM 92 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: T2 i-DM 66 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: T2 i-DM 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
T2 i-DM 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
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 73 pts for T2 i-DM
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV leads. However, T2 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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