A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Which One's Right for You?
Tayron
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Tayron 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
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1640 kg
1907 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Length
4770 mm
4725 mm
Width
1852 mm
1860 mm
Height
1660 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2791 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
201 mm
170 mm
Kerb Weight
1640 kg
1907 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
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60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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494 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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2430 kg
Payload Capacity
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523 kg
Towing Capacity
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1500 kg
Number of Rows
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3 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.6 m
Front Headroom
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1020 mm
Rear Headroom
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985 mm
Front Legroom
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1055 mm
Rear Legroom
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945 mm
Spec
Tayron
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
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Tayron
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
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
tayron
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1400 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
250 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
67.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
152.4 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
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Gearbox
DCT
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
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
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
DCT
Electric
Drivetrain
4x2
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
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
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
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
11.7 km/l
16.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.1 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
14.5 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
Not Applicable
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
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tayron
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
EV Mode
Not Available
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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
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Seat Material
Cloth
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
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Tayron grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Leatherette / leather
Spec
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Infotainment System
SYNC
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 Size
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
SYNC
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Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Tayron
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
3
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Body Type
SUV
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Tayron
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
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
201 mm
205 mm
Ground Clearance Min
201 mm
170 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Tayron
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
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Spec
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Spec
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Service Plan
Not Available
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Tayron
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
899000 ZAR
729900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
899000
729900
Starting Price Zar
899000
729900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tayron and Tiggo 8 PHEV comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Tayron 46 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 56.
Efficiency index: Tayron 58 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 81.
Safety-equipment index: Tayron 81 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: Tayron 84 vs Tiggo 8 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: Tayron 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.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 8 PHEV leads by 7 points
Tayron 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
Tayron
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
84/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 67 pts for Tayron
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV leads. However, Tayron may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
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