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Ford Territory vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro: the short answer
Territory and Tiggo 8 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tiggo 8 Pro starts ZAR 5,000 cheaperTerritory from ZAR 534,900 · Tiggo 8 Pro from ZAR 529,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Maximum Power
Territory138 kW @ 5200 rpm
Tiggo 8 Pro145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Territory318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
Tiggo 8 Pro290 Nm
Engine Size
Territory1799 cc
Tiggo 8 Pro1600 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Territory13.5 km/l
Tiggo 8 Pro13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Territory190 mm
Tiggo 8 Pro207 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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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.
Ford Territory
1.8T Titanium DCT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Specification evidence leader
Territory
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Tiggo 8 Pro
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?
Territory
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 8 Pro
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
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Model Introduced Year
2024
2023
Generation
First-generation South African Territory, 2026 update
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro range
Facelift History
2026 South African design and equipment update
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1705 kg
1590 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Length
4685 mm
4720 mm
Width
1935 mm
1860 mm
Height
1706 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2726 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
207 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
207 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
448 l
117 l
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2025 kg
2142 kg
Payload Capacity
320 kg
552 kg
Towing Capacity
1310 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.68 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
997 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
971 mm
985 mm
Front Legroom
1034 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
956 mm
945 mm
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Front Track Width
1635 mm
1582 mm
Rear Track Width
1635 mm
1604 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
No
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1422 l
739 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
1422 l
739 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
territory
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Engine
1.8-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1799 cc
1600 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
138 kW @ 5200 rpm
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
290 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.9 kW/tonne
91.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
186.5 Nm/tonne
182.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
Automatic DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Electric
Drivetrain
RWD
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
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic DCT
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear driven axle
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.9 km/l
11.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.9 km/l
16.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
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
Yes
Standard
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Seat Material
Premium fabric upholstery
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
No
Standard
Ventilated Seats
No
Standard
Ambient Lighting
No
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Power
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Large infotainment display, digital cluster, panoramic sunroof, roomy cabin
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Premium fabric upholstery
Leatherette / leather
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Infotainment System
Ford touchscreen infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch digital instrument display
Standard
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Screen
10.1
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
10.1
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
207 mm
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
207 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
T145/80R18
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
235/55 R18
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km
172 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
5 Year / 60 000 km
Spec
Territory
Tiggo 8 Pro
Ownership Role
Current flagship derivative
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
643900 ZAR
529900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official listed price
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
643900
529900
Starting Price Zar
643900
529900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Territory and Tiggo 8 Pro 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: Territory 63 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 59.
Efficiency index: Territory 53 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 54.
Safety-equipment index: Territory 90 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 94.
Practicality index: Territory 60 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 58.
Ownership-cover index: Territory not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 Pro 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
Territory leads by 0 points
Territory and Tiggo 8 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Territory +4
Efficiency
Tiggo 8 Pro +1
Safety
Tiggo 8 Pro +4
Practicality
Territory +2
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Territory
Performance
63/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
60/100
Tiggo 8 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Territory
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 67 pts for Tiggo 8 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Territory leads. However, Tiggo 8 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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