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Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV vs Renault Triber Express III: the short answer
Tiggo 8 PHEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Triber Express III starts ZAR 479,901 cheaperTiggo 8 PHEV from ZAR 729,900 · Triber Express III from ZAR 249,999
Five key differences
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Specification
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Maximum Power
Tiggo 8 PHEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Triber Express III53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
Tiggo 8 PHEV230 Nm
Triber Express III96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Engine Size
Tiggo 8 PHEV1500 cc
Triber Express III999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiggo 8 PHEV19.2 km/l
Triber Express III18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tiggo 8 PHEV170 mm
Triber Express III182 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV
PHEV Apex
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Triber Express III
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Triber Express III
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 PHEV range
Third-generation South African Triber Express light commercial vehicle, announced 10 April 2026 and retailed separately from the preceding Triber Express generation
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
New Express III generation with updated exterior, digital cluster, eight-inch connected touchscreen and standard reversing camera
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1907 kg
926 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Length
4725 mm
3990 mm
Width
1860 mm
1739 mm
Height
1705 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2710 mm
2636 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
182 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
182 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
494 l
1500 l
Kerb Weight
1907 kg
926 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2430 kg
1522 kg
Payload Capacity
523 kg
542 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.0 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
985 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1055 mm
1028 mm
Rear Legroom
945 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual
Power Windows
Standard
Front
Keyless Entry
Standard
Remote
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1930 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Manual
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
BR10
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
12
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72.2 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
81.3 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
53 kW @ 6250 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
96 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
17.4 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
20.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
No
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
57.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
103.7 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
90 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Gearbox
1 DHT
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.73:1
Number of Gears
Hybrid DHT
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Single Plate Dry
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Floor-Mounted Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-Wheel Drive
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
1 DHT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Hybrid DHT
5
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
16.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.5 km/l
21.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC/DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
40
Combined Driving Range
1200
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
1200 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Airbags
Multiple airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Camera
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Manual
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Dual-Tone Fabric
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8-inch
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Ice Cool White, Moonlight Silver, Stealth Black, Cedar Brown, Zanskar Blue
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
205 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
-
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
165/80 R14
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
14-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
CO2 Emissions
30 g/km
131 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Service Plan
5 Year / 75 000 km
2 years / 30000 km
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
factory-listed roof-rack derivative
Price Zar
729900 ZAR
261999 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
top
Starting Price
729900
261999
Starting Price Zar
729900
261999
Spec
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Triber Express III
Warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
5 years / 150000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 8 PHEV and Triber Express III 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: Tiggo 8 PHEV 56 vs Triber Express III 23.
Efficiency index: Tiggo 8 PHEV 81 vs Triber Express III 69.
Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 8 PHEV 94 vs Triber Express III 32.
Practicality index: Tiggo 8 PHEV 70 vs Triber Express III 64.
Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 8 PHEV not separately scored vs Triber Express III 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 29 points
Tiggo 8 PHEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Triber Express III.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 PHEV
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
70/100
Triber Express III
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 45 pts for Triber Express III
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 PHEV leads. However, Triber Express III may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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