Chery Tiggo 8 vs MG Hs Super Hybrid
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Chery Tiggo 8

$42,990 - $46,990

2026 price

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MG Hs Super Hybrid

$48,990 - $52,990

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Summary

2026 Chery Tiggo 8

2026 MG Hs Super Hybrid

By Tom White

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

Seating

Likes

Excellent value
Smart hybrid tech
Decent third row

Strong real-world efficiency
Comfortable and quiet cabin
Hitting homeruns with styling

Dislikes

Touchscreen dependence
Software should be better
Spongey driving dynamics

Safety and tech needs refining
Missing some features for flagship grade
No fast DC 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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2026 MG Hs Super Hybrid Summary

Being a mid-size SUV means the MG HS Super Hybrid is placed in one of Australia’s most competitive segments.

The flagship Essence plug-in hybrid pairs family-friendly size with an efficient powertrain, promising efficiency without asking you to fully commit to electric life.

But when you’re up against some solid all-rounders in the market… does it do enough to earn a spot on your shortlist?

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Deep dive comparison

2026 Chery Tiggo 8 2026 MG Hs Super Hybrid

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 MG HS Super Hybrid Essence gets a lot right. It’s well sized for families, comfortable on the road and easy to live with day to day.

However, it misses a few features you might expect for a flagship grade. More notably, the calibration of some of its technology and safety systems could do with further refinement.

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Chery Tiggo 8 vs MG Hs Super Hybrid
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