Chery Tiggo 8 currently offers two powertrain configurations in the Malaysian market. The fuel version is equipped with a 1.6-litre TGDi turbocharged petrol engine, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering a maximum power of 197PS and a peak torque of 290Nm. The official combined fuel consumption is 7.0L/100km, with a fuel tank capacity of 57L, and it adopts a front MacPherson and rear multi-link suspension system. Positioned as the entry-level model in the Tiggo 8 lineup, this variant starts at RM 129,800. In addition, the Tiggo 8 PHEV plug-in hybrid version features a super hybrid system consisting of a 1.5T turbocharged engine and dual motors, with a combined system output of 255kW and 525Nm. The pure electric range is not clearly specified, but the combined range under full fuel and full charge conditions can reach 1,200 kilometres, with a starting price of RM 159,800. The fuel version comes with a 10-year/1,000,000-kilometre engine warranty, while the PHEV version may offer long-term advantages in maintenance costs due to its hybrid architecture.
