Chery Tiggo 8 PRO MAX vs Honda Prelude

What's the difference?

This mid-sized seven-seat SUV segment is dominated by just a handful of nameplates, and it’s easy to see how some of them might be under threat by something like the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max.

There are a few areas where it could use some fine-tuning, but these are mainly restricted to being pedantic about the drive experience. There are no dealbreakers here as there often can be for low-cost alternatives, and so long as you’re primarily putting kids in the back seats, this Tiggo is well equipped, comfortable, plush, and surprisingly refined.

With a robust ownership proposition as well, it’s hard to see why you wouldn’t consider one of these if you’re shopping in the seven-seat SUV space - and that's why this could be Chery's shot at the big leagues.

Expectations have clearly been exceeded by the latest Honda Prelude.

Along with a striking design, combining hybrid with Civic Type R-enhanced engineering underneath has created a uniquely frugal yet ferociously capable 2+2-seater coupe experience that rarely puts a foot wrong. Possessing no spare wheel is its worst sin.

This is one of the most enjoyable Hondas we have ever driven, period. If sports coupes are your thing, then the $65,000 drive-away pricing is just the icing on a most delicious cake. Brilliant and tasty.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.