Chery Tiggo 8 vs Deepal S07
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Chery Tiggo 8

$42,990 - $46,990

2026 price

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Deepal S07

$39,980 - $54,014

2025 price

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Summary

2026 Chery Tiggo 8

2025 Deepal S07

By Tom White

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Engine Type

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Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Fuel Type

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Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Fuel Efficiency

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Electric range

475 km

Energy consumption

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Battery capacity

79.97 kWh

Seating

Likes

Excellent value
Smart hybrid tech
Decent third row

Street-smart looks
Spacious and practical boot
Well-priced and equipped

Dislikes

Touchscreen dependence
Software should be better
Spongey driving dynamics

Incessant bonging of safety systems
Comfortable but uninspiring drive
Slow 'fast' charging

2026 Chery Tiggo 8 Summary

Once upon a time, not very long ago, there were tough choices to make when it came to buying a seven-seat SUV. Did you want lots of space? A hybrid? Or, for it to be affordable?

In a move that will no doubt horrify old favourites, Chery’s new Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid sets out to prove you can have all of these things at once.

Offering seven seats in an ideal upper mid-sized format, complete with a plug-in hybrid system at the price of a combustion rival, the Tiggo 8 ticks too many boxes to count.

Is it too good to be true? We went to its Australian launch to find out.

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2025 Deepal S07 Summary

You’re getting flooded with new electric mid-size SUVs from China, I know. But if you’re struggling to recall them all, just remember – this is the good-looking one.

It’s the Deepal S07, the spearhead for the Deepal brand's new presence in Australia, and I reckon it looks damn sharp.

But is there substance to match the style? And can it take on the likes of the Kia EV5, Tesla Model Y and XPeng G6?

Let's find out, shall we?

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Chery Tiggo 8 2025 Deepal S07

Verdict

A bargain price, clever hybrid system, and a spacious interior with useful third row is a rare and potent combination which should continue to catapult Chery into a successful future.

Sure, the dull driving dynamics, sometimes befuddling software, and over reliance on touchscreens could and should be addressed, but at this price and with these ownership terms, the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is a tough proposition to argue with.

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

Verdict

The Deepal S07 has the makings of a great family friendly EV, but with some quirks that really need to be ironed out.

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Chery Tiggo 8 vs Deepal S07
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