A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro vs Chery Tiggo 9: the short answer
Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tiggo 8 Pro starts ZAR 160,000 cheaperTiggo 8 Pro from ZAR 529,900 · Tiggo 9 from ZAR 689,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Maximum Power
Tiggo 8 Pro145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Tiggo 9187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Tiggo 8 Pro290 Nm
Tiggo 9390 Nm
Engine Size
Tiggo 8 Pro1600 cc
Tiggo 92000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiggo 8 Pro13.9 km/l
Tiggo 912.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tiggo 8 Pro207 mm
Tiggo 9147 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
Executive Plus 1.6T TGDI
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Tiggo 8 Pro
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Tiggo 8 Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Model Introduced Year
2023
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro range
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 range
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1590 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Length
4720 mm
4810 mm
Width
1860 mm
1925 mm
Height
1705 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2710 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
207 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
207 mm
147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
117 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
1590 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2142 kg
2587 kg
Payload Capacity
552 kg
607 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1425 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
1025 mm
Rear Headroom
985 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1055 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
945 mm
960 mm
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Front Track Width
1582 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1604 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
739 l
2065 l
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
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
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
390 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
FWD
AWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
182.4 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Tiggo 9
Gearbox
7 DCT
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Electric
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Claimed Mileage
13.9 km/l
12.0 km/l
City Mileage
11.2 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.4 km/l
14.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.9 km/l
12.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
65
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
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Power
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Leatherette / leather
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
207 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
207 mm
147 mm
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Tyre Size
235/55 R18
20-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
235/55 R18
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
CO2 Emissions
172 g/km
197 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Service Plan
5 Year / 60 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
529900 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
529900
779900
Starting Price Zar
529900
779900
Spec
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tiggo 9
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 9 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 Pro 59 vs Tiggo 9 80.
Efficiency index: Tiggo 8 Pro 54 vs Tiggo 9 47.
Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 8 Pro 94 vs Tiggo 9 94.
Practicality index: Tiggo 8 Pro 58 vs Tiggo 9 67.
Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 8 Pro not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 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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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 9 leads by 7 points
Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 9 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 9
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Tiggo 8 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 67 pts for Tiggo 8 Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 leads. However, Tiggo 8 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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