Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Elite 2024 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
7.5

Likes

Value
Comfort
No major dealbreakers!

Dislikes

No hybrid drivetrain option
Very close spec-wise to base Urban
Boot could be bigger
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

2 min read

Chery’s Tiggo 8 Pro Max is its mid-size seven seat SUV, which competes with mainstream rivals like the Mitsubishi Outlander, Nissan X-Trail, and Honda CR-V.

The Elite version is the mid-grade in the Tiggo 8 line-up, offering a few more spec items over the base Urban, but not the all-wheel-drive system as offered in the top-spec Ultimate.

It is priced from $43,990 drive-away, making it about as affordable as entry-level versions of the Nissan X-Trail and Mitsubishi Outlander, but more expensive than the Mahindra XUV700 and LDV D90, while undercutting the base seven-seat Honda CR-V by a significant margin.

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Standard equipment includes 18-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, dual 12.3-inch screens for the instrument cluster and multimedia touchscreen respectively, synthetic leather interior trim, built-in sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, eight-speaker audio system, a wireless phone charger, a 360-degree parking camera, interior ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control, as well as heated and ventilated front seats.

The Elite grade specifically adds a power tailgate, heated exterior mirrors, a built-in dashcam, third row air vents with independent fan speed control, illuminated door sills, and a retractable cargo blind.

Like the base Urban grade, the Elite is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine (180KW/375Nm) driving the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Boot space measures in at 479 litres with the second row up, 117L with the third row up, or 739L with the second and third row folded flat.

Like all Chery products, the Tiggo 8 Pro Max is offered with seven years and unlimited kilometres of warranty, a seven-year capped-price servicing program, and seven years of roadside assistance.

While the Elite isn’t as much of a price-leader as the base Urban grade, it adds some significant equipment and is more powerful than many of its mainstream rivals. However, for a small additional outlay it seems as though the all-wheel-drive Ultimate grade is the best value in the context of the segment.

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Chery Tiggo 8 PRO MAX 2024: Elite 2Wd

Engine Type Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency 8.1L/100km (combined)
Seating 7
Price From $31,460 - $37,840
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$32,391
Based on 89 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$20,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$40,900
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

Tom’s way into motoring journalism was anything but straightforward despite annoying his parents to no end as a child by identifying makes and models with ease, and acquiring a large collection of Matchbox models. Other interests took over in the intervening years, including tinkering with electronics and computers, and an interest in the past, which eventually culminated in a Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University Of Sydney with a major in Ancient History. During this time, Tom was exposed to all sorts of cars by working as a valet and eventually the Bell Captain at The Star casino in Sydney. He then went on another side-quest, studying law at Macquarie University before applying for a job at CarsGuide. After being hired Tom worked his way up the ranks in a variety of roles and refined his craft, now serving as CarsGuide's Deputy News Editor, with special interests in new technologies and electric vehicles, as well as emerging trends from China. Tom has been recognised by his peers as the EV Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Newspress Australia Awards. He’s personally owned a selection of wheels from a 1981 Holden Gemini to a 2009 Ford Falcon, through to his current 2011 Subaru Forester and many others in between. You can find Tom on LinkedIn and Instagram. Education Bachelor of Arts and Sciences | The University of Sydney | 2010 - 2014 Graduate Certificate of Laws | Macquarie University | 2015 - 2016 Awards 2026 Newspress Australia EV Journalist of the Year Featured Publications CarsGuide | 2016 - present
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Pricing Guide
$20,990
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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