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- From
- £24,460
- Boot, 7 up
- 40 L
- Length
- 4,395mm
- Isofix
- 2
Chery Tiggo 8 7-seater
Seven seats on every version and a plug-in hybrid option, but a small boot with the third row in use
- Price from
- £28,545
- Boot, 7 seats up
- 117 L
- Seats
- 7
- Length
- 4,725mm
Quick answer
Is the Chery Tiggo 8 a 7-seater?
Yes. Every UK Tiggo 8 has seven seats, in Aspire or Summit trim and with either the 1.6 turbo petrol or the Super Hybrid plug-in.
Best for Occasional seven-seat use with a plug-in hybrid option
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The Chery Tiggo 8 7-seater has an automatic gearbox whichever engine you choose, and the Super Hybrid plug-in pairs an 18.4kWh battery with up to 56 miles of electric range.
The compromise is at the back. With all seven seats up the boot holds 117 litres, and Auto Express found two six-foot adults could use the third row only on short trips. Euro NCAP rates it at five stars, up from the four it first awarded in July 2025.
Chery Tiggo 8 specifications
| Body | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-3-2 |
| Boot, 7 seats up | 117 litres |
| Boot, 5 seats up | 494 litres |
| Boot, maximum | 1,930 litres |
| Third row suits | Adults on short trips |
| Length | 4,725mm |
|---|---|
| Width without mirrors | 1,860mm |
| Height | 1,705mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,710mm |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Petrol, plug-in hybrid |
| Gearbox | Automatic only |
| Price from | £28,545 |
| Euro NCAP | 5 stars (2025) |
| Electric-only range (plug-in hybrid) | Up to 56 miles |
Chery Tiggo 8 boot space
- 7 seats up
- 117L
- 5 seats up
- 494L
- Maximum
- 1,930L
With all seven seats in use the boot holds 117 litres, the 3rd smallest of the 29 SUVs with a published boot figure and 123 litres less than the median. With five seats in use the boot holds 494 litres, rising to a maximum of 1,930 litres.
Chery Tiggo 8 boot space is tight with every seat in use: Auto Express and carwow's specification table both give 117 litres. Fold the third row and you get 494 litres, with 1,930 litres as the maximum.
Carwow's review text quotes 700 litres with the third row folded, which conflicts with its own table and with Auto Express, so plan around 494. No source states how the figures were measured. If luggage space with seven aboard matters, compare the numbers in our 7-seater boot space guide.
How it is measured Auto Express figures; carwow's spec table also gives 117 and 494 litres, but carwow's review text quotes 700 litres with the third row folded. EV Fleet World also gives 1,930 litres maximum. Measurement basis not stated.
Chery Tiggo 8 dimensions
- Length
- 4,725mm4.72m · 15ft 6in
- Width
- 1,860mm1.86m · 6ft 1in
- Height
- 1,705mm1.71m · 5ft 7in
Wheelbase 2,710mmLength 4,725mmHeight 1,705mmWidth 1,860mm
At 4,725mm (4.72m, 15ft 6in) long, the Tiggo 8 is 149mm shorter than the median SUV, and the 6th shortest of the 37 SUVs we track. It is 1,860mm wide without mirrors and 1,705mm tall. The wheelbase, the distance between the front and rear axles, is 2,710mm.
Third row: who fits?
Third row suitsAdults on short trips
Auto Express found two six-foot adults could use the back row on short journeys. Carwow calls it roomy for the car's size, but headroom is tight (the backrests recline to help) and thigh support is limited, so children are a better fit on long drives. The 60:40 middle row means the easier way in is from the driver's side (Auto Express), and the middle row slides forward to share out legroom (carwow).
Auto Express found two six-foot adults could use the back row on short trips. Carwow calls it roomy for the car's size but notes tight headroom, which the reclining backrests help with, and limited thigh support, so children are a better fit on long drives.
The middle row is split 60:40, which means the easier way in is from the driver's side (Auto Express), and it slides forward to share out legroom between the rows (carwow).
- Seat
- Driver
Isofix and child seats
Isofix points: middle row: carwow reports a pair of ISOFIX points there, while Auto Express counts three in total without saying where.
Engines and fuel economy
The plug-in hybrid can cover up to 56 miles on electric power alone.
Gearbox: automatic only.
| Version | Fuel | Power | Gearbox | Seven seats | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6T petrol DCT | Petrol | 147PS | Automatic | Yes | Not published |
| 1.5T Super Hybrid DHT (plug-in hybrid) | Plug-in hybrid | 204PS | Automatic | Yes | 56 miles |
Official fuel economy and CO2
| Variant | Fuel | Gearbox | MPG | CO2 g/km | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire 1.6T | Petrol | Automatic | 36.2 | 177 | Not published |
| Summit 1.6T | Petrol | Automatic | 36.2 | 177 | Not published |
| Aspire 1.5T CSH | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 201.8 | 31 | 56 miles |
| Summit 1.5T CSH | Plug-in hybrid | Automatic | 201.8 | 31 | 56 miles |
Source: Vehicle Certification Agency, data updated 4 October 2026.
Chery Tiggo 8 price
From£28,545
RRP for the Aspire 1.6T petrol DCT, as listed by carwow and Chery dealer Sytner and announced at launch (Motoring Research). The cheapest Super Hybrid, the Aspire, is £33,545 and the range tops out at £36,545. Auto Express lists the petrol Aspire from £27,370.
Prices checked October 2026.
Safety and recalls
5 stars from Euro NCAP, tested in 2025.
DVSA recalls
No recalls matched this model in the latest DVSA recall data.
Recall data updated 4 October 2026.
Chery Tiggo 8 verdict: pros and cons
Our verdict The Tiggo 8 gives you seven seats on every version and a plug-in hybrid with up to 56 miles of electric range. The boot is tiny with all seats up, the third row suits adults only on short trips and we found no braked towing figure.
Pros
- Seven seats on every version
- Plug-in hybrid with up to 56 miles of electric range
- Five-star Euro NCAP rating (2025)
Cons
- 117 litres of boot with all seven seats up
- No braked towing figure found
- Isofix count unclear, with sources disagreeing
Good to know
- Euro NCAP first awarded 4 stars in July 2025, then 5 stars after Chery fixed a manufacturing fault that made a side curtain airbag deploy incorrectly; the rating is based on Tiggo 7 PHEV tests plus extra checks of the Tiggo 8's third row (Euro NCAP)
- The Super Hybrid has an 18.4kWh battery, 56 miles of electric range, a quoted total range of 745 miles and 30 to 80 per cent DC charging in about 20 minutes (EV Fleet World)
- Both engines have a 750kg unbraked towing limit; no braked figure was found in the sources checked (Auto Express)
- Carwow's review text quotes 700 litres with the third row folded, against 494 litres from Auto Express and carwow's own spec table (carwow, Auto Express)
- Chery dealer Sytner's UK range lists the Tiggo 8 with no separate Tiggo 8 Pro version (Sytner)
Practicality
Chery Tiggo 8 dimensions are 4,725mm long, 1,860mm wide without mirrors and 1,705mm tall, on a 2,710mm wheelbase. We found no width including mirrors, so measure a tight garage before you commit.
Isofix details conflict: carwow reports a pair of points in the middle row, while Auto Express counts three without saying where, so check the car in person if you need several child seats. The Super Hybrid charges from 30 to 80 per cent in about 20 minutes on a DC charger, according to EV Fleet World. For more choice at this money, see cheap 7-seater cars.
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Chery Tiggo 8 FAQs
How big is the Chery Tiggo 8 boot with all seven seats up?
117 litres with all seven seats in use, 494 litres with five seats in use and a maximum of 1,930 litres.
How long is the Chery Tiggo 8?
The Chery Tiggo 8 is 4,725mm long (4.72m, 15ft 6in), 1,860mm wide without its mirrors and 1,705mm tall.
Can adults sit in the third row of the Chery Tiggo 8?
On shorter trips, yes. Over longer distances the third row suits children and teenagers better.
Is there a hybrid Chery Tiggo 8 7-seater?
Yes. With seven seats you can have plug-in hybrid versions, and the plug-in hybrid's electric-only range is up to 56 miles.
Is there a Chery Tiggo 8 Pro in the UK?
Not as a separate model. Chery dealer Sytner's UK range lists the Tiggo 8 with no separate Tiggo 8 Pro version, so UK buyers choose between the 1.6-litre petrol and the Super Hybrid, in Aspire or Summit trim.
Why did the Chery Tiggo 8 Euro NCAP rating change?
Euro NCAP first awarded four stars in July 2025, then raised the rating to five stars after Chery fixed a manufacturing fault that made a side curtain airbag deploy incorrectly.
The rating is based on tests of the Tiggo 7 PHEV plus extra checks of the Tiggo 8's third row.
Can the Chery Tiggo 8 tow a caravan?
We could not confirm that. Auto Express lists a 750kg unbraked limit for both engines, but no braked towing figure was found in the sources we checked. Ask Chery for the braked limit in writing before buying one to pull a caravan or braked trailer.
Sources carwow, Auto Express, Sytner Chery Tiggo 8, Sytner Chery range, Motoring Research, AM Online, EV Fleet World, Euro NCAP, Top Gear, DVSA, VCA
