BYD Shark 6 vs Chery Tiggo 8 PRO MAX

What's the difference?

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BYD Shark 6
BYD Shark 6

$57,900 - $57,900

2025 price

Chery Tiggo 8 PRO MAX
Chery Tiggo 8 PRO MAX

$32,100 - $48,490

2024 price

Summary

2025 BYD Shark 6
2024 Chery Tiggo 8 PRO MAX
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.5L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded/Electric

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
7.9L/100km (combined)

8.1L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Engine-braking
  • Payload/tow ratings
  • No published GCM rating

  • No hybrid drivetrain option
  • Touch-based climate controls
  • Boot could be bigger
2025 BYD Shark 6 Summary

It wasn’t so long ago that Chinese utes were largely ignored by Aussie buyers, as their design and engineering were clearly inferior to long-established market leaders.

However, Chinese automakers like BYD and GWM have proved to be fast learners judging by recent arrivals equipped with advanced hybrid drivetrains, excellent ride and handling, solid build quality, generous standard equipment and long warranties. And all at prices that offer tantalising value for money.

Proof of their increased buyer appeal can be seen in the latest VFacts industry sales figures for 2025 which show BYD’s Shark 6 PHEV, which went on sale in January, commands almost 10 per cent of Australia’s 4x4 ute segment. It’s topped only by the venerable Toyota HiLux and category-leading Ford Ranger.

Whether these numbers are sustainable after the usual early adopter rush remains to be seen, but there can be no denying this disrupter with its innovative plug-in hybrid drivetrain has hit the local 4x4 ute segment like a tradie’s hammer. We recently spent a week in one, to see how it performs from a tradie’s perspective.

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2024 Chery Tiggo 8 PRO MAX Summary

If you’re in the market for a seven-seat SUV these days, you really are spoiled for choice.

Of course, you always have your obvious options like the Nissan X-Trail, Mitsubishi Outlander, and Honda CR-V, but what if you’re a big family on a relatively small budget.

Well, Chinese player Chery has just introduced its Tiggo 8 Pro Max into the seven-seat mid-size SUV space. I’m guessing the name means if you’re a professional, maximum-sized family, then it’s designed to be the best option for you.

But does it have what it takes to challenge such established seven-seat rivals? We tested one at its Australian launch to find out.

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