Chery Chery Tiggo 8

My review of the Chery Tiggo 8: The main drawbacks are poor sound insulation (wind and tire noise become noticeable above 80km/h on expressways), a stiff ride over speed bumps and rough roads, slow infotainment response (delayed voice command execution and navigation loading), and average seat support (lateral support is insufficient for the driver, and rear seats are firm). The exterior is a typical family SUV design—unremarkable but decent, with LED headlights and a贯穿式 taillight. Space is a definite strength: the rear seats easily accommodate two adults with a backpack in the middle, and the trunk can fit two 28-inch suitcases with room to spare; folding the rear seats expands capacity, though there's a slight slope. The test drive showed an average fuel consumption of 8.5L/100km (mixed urban and expressway driving); the dealer claims it can drop to 7+ on highways and rise to 9+ in heavy urban traffic, which is acceptable for a 1.6T SUV. Handling is easy, with light and precise steering, mostly smooth gear shifts (minor low-speed顿挫 occasionally), and linear brakes, though the stiff chassis leads to noticeable颠簸 on uneven surfaces.

For the Chery Tiggo 8, my fuel consumption is around 10.3 as I'm still getting used to driving it. The auto-hold is convenient but requires more throttle to release on steeper slopes, which can cause tire squeal if too much or stalling if too little; manual transmission should have a manual handbrake instead of these fancy features. In Northeast China with -20°C nights, the gearbox has trouble shifting when cold—upshifts are stiff, downshifts (especially to 1st) are impossible, and brakes are overly sensitive, but it improves after warming up with smooth, crisp shifts and good gear engagement. Noise is minimal except for tire noise, quieter than a second-speed fan. The best part is the space: the trunk fits my grandma's wheelchair perfectly, which no other同级 SUV can do, ideal for camping with ample storage. For manual lovers, the 25 Zhuoyue trim is a no-brainer—only manual, avoid auto, and definitely get the 1.6L; the 2.5L auto is said to be very sluggish.

For the Chery Tiggo 8, the 4S shop offered three free maintenance services, so I plan to service it there for the first three years to avoid warranty disputes. Initially, I wasn't used to its high horsepower, with sudden acceleration and slight skidding on rainy days; I'm in the 1,100-kilometer break-in period, so no full throttle or speeds over 100 km/h yet. Fuel consumption was a nice surprise—down from around 11 L/100km to 7.4 L/100km, more fuel-efficient than my sister's Superb. The space is large: I'm 178cm and the driving seat feels spacious, with about three fists of rear legroom; the seven-seat setup was unexpectedly comfortable for my 160cm wife. The 2.0L chassis, optimized from the 1.6L version, is firm, which I like for better confidence over potholes, and my family finds the ride comfortable. However, there are quality control issues: some screws rusted (a common complaint in owner groups), the cruise control once failed but worked after a restart, the front USB port in the armrest box is inconvenient, door armrests are too inward making opening hard, and many owners report steering wheel misalignment (I need to check mine).奇瑞 should improve quality control despite these minor issues, as details matter with many alternatives in this price range.