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Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Model Introduced Year
2023
2019
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro Max range
First generation Venue — the global model adapted for SA with minor market-specific changes; no second-gen yet in SA
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Launched in SA in 2019; subtle updates to safety and infotainment tech followed in subsequent years
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1658 kg
1180 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Length
4720 mm
4040 mm
Width
1860 mm
1770 mm
Height
1705 mm
1619 mm
Wheelbase
2710 mm
2520 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
203 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
203 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
117 l
355 l
Kerb Weight
1658 kg
1180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2211 kg
1670 kg
Payload Capacity
553 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
1020 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
985 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1055 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
945 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Front Track Width
1582 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1604 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Torsion Beam
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Standard
All
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
739 l
1106 l
AC Type
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
739 l
1106 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Climate Zones
-
1
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Rim Size
235/50 R19
16
Sound System
8
8 Bose Premium
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct 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
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
390 Nm
172 Nm @ 1500 rpm
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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
178 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
112.8 kW/tonne
74.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
235.2 Nm/tonne
145.8 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
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Gearbox
7 DCT
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
7
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
FWD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
7
Not confirmed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
13.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.5 km/l
19.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
51
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
No
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8 inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8 inch
Navigation System
-
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8 inch
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Infotainment Display
-
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
8
8 Bose Premium
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
LED Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Not confirmed
Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Standard
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Standard
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Standard
LED
Headlamps
Standard
Full LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Full LED
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
203 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
203 mm
188 mm
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
215/55 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
235/50 R19
16
Wheels
-
17-inch Two-Tone Alloy
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km
125 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Unleaded 95
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Service Plan
7 Year / 90 000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
7 Year / 90 000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
7 Year / 90 000 km
4
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Not confirmed
Price Zar
609900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Not confirmed
Starting Price
609900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
609900
Not confirmed
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Venue
Warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
5
Warranty Years
7 Year / 200 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
7 Year / 200 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 8 Pro Max and Venue 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: Tiggo 8 Pro Max 75 vs Venue 39.
Efficiency index: Tiggo 8 Pro Max 52 vs Venue 64.
Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 8 Pro Max 94 vs Venue 87.
Practicality index: Tiggo 8 Pro Max 58 vs Venue 64.
Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 8 Pro Max not separately scored vs Venue 65.
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 Pro Max leads by 8 points
Tiggo 8 Pro Max has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Venue remains close.
Performance
Tiggo 8 Pro Max +36
Efficiency
Venue +12
Safety
Tiggo 8 Pro Max +7
Practicality
Venue +6
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
Venue
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 63 pts for Venue
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 Pro Max leads. However, Venue may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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