Chery has submitted a patent application for its Tiggo 8 SUV, marking the seventh model the Chinese carmaker has filed for in India so far this year. Reportedly, the new-generation Tiggo 8 will debut in China later this year, and as per the design application, Chery has filed a patent for the new SUV here. While this may hint at a possible India launch, there has been no official announcement from the brand yet.
- The new-gen Tiggo 8 is 4,749mm long, almost the same as the Toyota Fortuner, which measures 4,795mm
- Features include LED headlights, a 15.6-inch touchscreen and a 12-speaker setup
Tiggo 8 design and features
Slim headlights with L-shaped DRLs, ADAS
The 2025 Tiggo 8 has a 2,825mm wheelbase, and it’s 4,749mm long, 1,880mm wide and 1,710mm high. Interestingly, reports suggest that Chery will sell the new Tiggo 8 in two front fascia designs. The version whose patent application was filed here earlier this month gets a massive front grille with lots of chrome splattered all over, similar to the MG Hector. Headlights have a slim design, and each of them comes with two L-shaped LED daytime running lamps.
Flap-type door handles are present on the side, alloy wheels have a multi-spoke design, and cladding on the wheel arches and under the doors is finished in gloss black. The car’s rear features a prominent spoiler and connected tail-lights, above which is the ‘CHERY’ lettering.
Current Tiggo 8’s interior (image used for representation).
Tiggo 8’s interior has been equipped with features like a 15.6-inch touchscreen, 12 speakers, a 540-degree camera and a wireless charger, to name a few. As for safety, it has 9 airbags, ADAS, and more.
Tiggo 8 powertrain
Turbo-petrol and hybrid options
Chery has not disclosed details regarding the powertrain of the new-gen Tiggo 8. Internationally, the current Tiggo 8 is offered with a host of petrol and hybrid powertrain options. If the Tiggo 8 is launched in India, Chery may offer it with a 245hp, 2-litre turbo petrol engine. A 1.5-litre hybrid setup could also be considered.
Other patents filed by Chery in India this year
Chery Exeed 08 MPV concept
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A prototype of the all-electric Exeed 08 MPV was shown at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. Earlier this year, Chinese media reported that Chery had stopped the development of the luxury MPV to consolidate resources under its Luxeed EV brand.
Chery Journeo EV concept
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Revealed earlier this year, the Chery Journeo concept is a 5,200mm-long electric MPV. Billed as an “adventure van”, the Journeo has a height-adjustable air suspension, heavy cladding around the body and solar panels on the roof rack.
Chery Hunting Wild concept
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Next is the Chery Hunting Wild concept, which previews the future of its Fulwin series. The 5,053mm-long electric concept has an aerodynamic design and features an energy-dense solid-state battery.
There isn’t much information available yet about the three SUV models shown above.
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