Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV -Is it The Most Fuel Efficient 7-Seater SUV?

The 2023 Chery Tiggo 8 pro PHEV could be the ultimate solution to rising fuel prices here in the Philippines. It's like a hybrid in the sense that it's powered by both a petrol engine and an electric motor, but unlike hybrids, PHEVs allow you to charge the battery from an external source which means that you're not dependent on the engine for charging. With a range of 70-90km, you could drive this indefinitely in the city without using fuel as long as you charge it at home
In this video, We'll go in-depth into the PHEV driving experience.
We'll drive it in pure EV mode for a couple of days to see how practicable it is as a pure electric vehicle. We'll also drive it in Hybrid mode for a couple of days, to see how fuel efficient it can be if you couldn't charge it for a couple of days. And lastly, we'll put all of its 305 horses to the test by driving it in a spirited but responsible manner.
BTW do you know that you can actually unli-charge your EV at Major SM malls for free. Which means indefinite free transportation in the city, at least until SM decides to charge a fee
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[@luiskobayashi7864]

Hello, we are a very large group of buyers of the Tiggo 8 Hybrid in pre-launch and we still haven't received the vehicle in store for appreciation here in Brazil A few minutes after you posted the video on you tube we found you and eagerly distributed it to everyone here in Brazil. We've been researching videos all over the world for weeks and finally someone posted something consistent and technical, thank you. The salespeople of the Chery store chain do not have almost accurate information about the car because neither the manufacturer and importer company here in Brazil provides informational support. if you can post more effective videos about the consumption autonomy tests in different modes, we would be very grateful Everyone here was amazed by your video because it was different from the hundreds already posted on you tube

[@rolandfunk7042]

The price of the BYD Tang ,mentioned in the beginning was 3.29M for the Tang1-PHEV (2019-2021) , now the Tang2-PHEV cost 3.69M and the Tang2.1-EV cost 3.99M Peso. So the Chery Tiggo8-PHEV (2.45M) is a bargain compared to the BYD Tang2-PHEV (3.7M) both 7-seaters with 19 KWh batteries.

[@charpkun]

I've been looking at many reviews of hybrid VS phev from local tubers, but yours has been the one that best answered my questions. Thank you!

[@rowenmanipol5064]

Good job with the video, it's very informational. You got yourself a sub

[@jadejansen1]

not bad sir. i'm considering either these or some other hybrid vehicles. waiting on your next video sir 😊

[@cryptojo12]

you nailed it jay!

[@arthurgadz646]

This Tiggo 8 hybrid looks good.. It makes Chery seem like a veteran in making hybrids.. While a hybrid is great when everything is working, there is also this potential of getting the worst of both worlds if both powertrain breaks down.. However we cant deny that Chery is offering a great option for pinoys in the segment..

[@AndrewJohnYoung]

God, this was the review I was looking for. Amazing! I'm more inclined to buy this more now than ever. Just have to wait for inflation to go down

[@densremo8816]

Great review sir! panalo!!!! 👍🤟 all the information and questions in my head were answered. Chery has a good set of offerings for the Filipino market... sa 1.6T nga solve na solve na ko eh... More power and God Bless po!!!💪💪💪

[@SoJooCars]

Great Video!

[@jaywalkur]

Thank you!

[@jaytrixz]

The best and most extensive Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV review out there so far

[@prsalv]

here in Brazil we were promised Android Car Play. We love your video. The more technical details you provide in your videos, the better! If possible, talk a little about the interior space and third row of seats too! Thanks!

[@jaywalkur]

Thank you. :) Interior space is the same as the tiggo 8 pro 1.6 which i did a full review on here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnbKeJ9_g7CanpY

[@user-xp7hr5sd9j]

Nice review....

[@luiskobayashi7864]

from now on i'm following you on you tube

[@jaywalkur]

Thank you

[@luiskobayashi7864]

here in Brazil we already have 2000 electrified cars, hybrids and plugin hybrids

[@KikoBee]

Grabe traction control still blinking at 60 plus kph. Must be fun to drive!

[@icynrvna]

My target car unless a better or cheaper new car comes when its time to buy one.

[@prsalv]

in the technical material of the car is something described about the ability to cross flooded roads? Something about trailer installation?

[@alvinfrancisco7553]

Ganda ng review sir! Great work!

[@jaywalkur]

Thank you

[@jaywalkur]

Chery updated the price of the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV and the 1.6T Updated prices: Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV:2,500,000Php Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6T: 1,700,0000Php

[@oversteer_9339]

The power and features you get for the price is pretty darn good. But its still a lot of money and i dont think people are prepared to spend it on a chinese brand yet. Its awesome though

[@braderlouie1081]

Amazing content, this is definitely a great value for the money from inside and out, this is a compelling choice 🤔✌️

[@MrHOREEE]

In Indonesia we sell Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 2.0T

[@euphegeniadoubtfire1364]

I saw earlier today a video presentation of what looked like the new Honda Pilot which at first glance looked almost like a rebadged Tiggo 8 Pro. 😆

[@rolandopasuit6986]

Just thinking can the more or less 800k pesos price difference to 1.6 tiggo 8pro justify the savings on fuel

[@ravelcop]

If only they could send a test vehicle here in cebu, my wife would have approved this. But agent told me its order basis and i have to pay 50% DP

[@eudega]

What’s the expected range in hybrid mode? At some point in the video the fuel tank is halfway full and the range is 220km, so with full fuel tank and battery should I get only 90+440km of range?

[@jaywalkur]

The range can vary greatly depending on your driving habits and traffic conditions. BTW the 70-90km range would apply if you're driving in pure EV mode. If you're driving in hybrid mode, you'll be charging the battery every time the engine is running even at idle so the battery charge would drain a lot slower and could even go up, depending on your settings. I'm not sure if just adding the 2 numbers would give you a good range estimate I'm not exactly sure how efficient the self-charging system is but on the first day of the lendout, I just drove it around to charge the battery. It went from around 16% to 69% and I consumed around 15% of a full tank.

[@rizalix9]

Is it really 23kmpl with auto hybrid mode? And really 90km when you use fully ev mode? Even you stuck in bad traffic jam?

[@frederickstaana1269]

I cant afford it, but I enjoyed the video :)

[@jaywalkur]

Glad you did :)

[@eudega]

Have you checked the fuel consumption in hybrid mode on the highway? I think it uses mostly the engine and so it would get a high fuel consumption. I hope that’s not the case.

[@jaywalkur]

On the highway, it can vary greatly depending on your settings and driving habits. In hybrid mode, the engine can actually remain turned off on the highway depending on your power requirements. When you're going at a more or less constant speed, it just turns off. The best number that I got was 33kpl

[@eudega]

@@jaywalkur thank you very much for your responses and for your videos. Chery is launching this car here in Brazil, so we are eager to get more info about it. I already bought one and should receive it in a few weeks.

[@siadyboma5324]

Tigo 8 pro phev ,Where is take a baterai 19,27 kwh the front or rear

[@janleonardperez5729]

This will definitely sell better than the geely. Wether it be phev or the pro But i do have one question. How good does the aircon perform when the car is on electric mode?

[@jaywalkur]

A bit less cold in electric mode but still cold enough

[@ravelcop]

@@jaywalkur so if you set it to 25deg in EV mode, it's less cold than 25deg in hybrid mode? I dont understand

[@ravelcop]

Did they mention if they're planning to add V2L feature soon? 19kwh battery could power the entire house for a day in case of outage. BYD Dolphin has it.

[@jaywalkur]

No mention of that

[@AntiJEVsInPH]

hyundai Ioniq 5(coming soon in PH) does have V2L

[@pacgotrobbed]

okay sana to kaya lang ang baba eh. di nila naisip yung baha sa pilipinas. Kaya mas mabenta pa din fortuner, montero at everest

[@markrosales7561]

For someone like me who has two cars and changes units every 5 years, Tiggo 8 Phev is not possible for me... WHY? It costs me more when I get a PHEV. Let's say I use 1,000kms on my cars every month. And P70 per liter of gas is equivalent to 8kms that my car ran. 1,000 kms in one month / 8 kms per liter = 125 kms 125 kms x P70 per liter of gas = P8,750 my monthly gas expenses. P8,750 x 12 months = P105,000 in one year gas expenses Then multiple in 5 years = P525,000 in 5 years gas expenses. Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6 = P1.7M Tiggo 8 Pro Phev = P2.5M Difference is P800K 800k - 525k = P275,000 Phev is more expensive. THEN LET'S COMPUTE THE COST OF ELECTRICITY USING THE PHEV IN FULL EV 1,000 kms in one month using full EV (no gas) 1,000kms in one month / 90kms full charge = 11.11 11.11 x P176 charge of electricity in full charge = P1,955 P1,955 x 12 months = P23,466 x 5 years = P117,333 cost of electricity in 5 years Now let's add the figures 800k - 525k = P275,000 Phev is more expensive. +++ = P117,333 cost of electricity in 5 years Total of = P392,333 I WILL BUY THE TIGGO 8 PRO 1.6 rather I buy the Phev. Phev is good if you will use this car for 10 years and above because you save fuel. But like me that change the unit every 5 years, it is not recommended.

[@adriannathaniel4015]

What's the range on EV mode?

[@jaywalkur]

99km but will vary depending on your driving habits.

[@davidc.5197]

The Philippines doesn't have the infrastructure to support EV's or PHEV'S. I do own a PHEV in the USA. One problem in the Philippines especially in Manila is if you have the aircon on even if you are stuck in traffic the EV range will be reduced. If you travel a lot the plug will probably be useless. This would be fine if their wasn't such a high premium charged for the plugin hybrid. It's going to have to be an ideal situation for it to make sense. Don't forget the cost of electricity to charge your vehicle from home. Having said that I would not drive anything without a plug in the USA. I live in San Diego California where the weather is almost always perfect with no need for aircon and I use free public chargers. The last time I put gas in my car was over 2 months ago and I have 2/3rds of a 16 gallon fuel tank still left. For now I'll enjoy my Ranger Raptor in the Philippines.

[@jaywalkur]

Depends on the range of the phev. I always had the aircon on and i got a minimum of 70+km of range in heavy traffic which i think is good enough for city commuting. Even if you drove it outside the city where you couldn't charge, the battery isnt exactly dead weight because it will help extend your range and improve your fuel economy. I love the ranger raptor btw. Excellent choice on that one

[@davidc.5197]

@@jaywalkur You're right. It operates as a normal hybrid car even when not charged. If you are a typical person that just drives locally and plugs in at home every night it's great. Honestly the biggest issue is the premium purchase close to 14k USD? is the problem. I think the premium here is about 4k. We have over 100,000 charging stations here in the USA with double that soon...at work the grocery store the hotel. Electric cars are going to be the majority of cars on the road in the not too distant future. I think the big car companies should kick in and subsidize the Philippines in order to build the chargers.

[@kevinbarry71]

Actually, gas prices have been coming down recently

[@jaywalkur]

They were going up when I shot this video

[@AndrewJohnYoung]

@@jaywalkur Whether gas goes up or down, fuel price per km traveled is still higher to electricity price for charging at home per km traveled. Amazing video

[@your_bases_are_belong_to_us]

assume ownership of 10 years. Assume mileage of 40,000 for that 10 years. An ICE will fuel consumption of 8km/liter. Assume 70 pesos per liter. Thats 350,000 pesos of fuel. is the price of an ICE vehicle plus 350k in fuel costs more expensive than the price of these hybrids?

[@thetrustysidekick3013]

I'd rather stick to conventional ICE cars for now. Hybrids are ok, but I'm not ready to make that leap into hybrids and EV's yet, mainly because we don't have the infrastructure to make pure EV's viable yet.

[@leonardaguirre2104]

Mahal.. baba nila sa 1.7m yan mabibili yan

[@SalManila1]

How much time to fully charge the car with a DC CHARGER?

[@SalManila1]

How well does it do in hybrid mode. I here 9.8,kml. Not too good.

[@jaywalkur]

I got 23kpl in the city in automatic hybrid mode. It depends on your settings, your driving habits and whether you top the battery level off from time to time. You can set it so that the vehicle will prioritize charging over fuel economy and that's why some get really low numbers. If you prioritize charging over fuel economy, the vehicle will idle at a higher RPM to charge the battery faster. It also won't go into EV mode as often

[@rizalix9]

@@jaywalkur really? 23kmpl when stuck in traffic jam also?