X70 I vs Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) I: which is better?
Belgee X70 I (2024–present) vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) I (2024–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Belgee X70 I
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) ISpecifications
| Belgee X70 I | Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2024–present | 2024–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | plug-in hybrid (PHEV) |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.5 Turbo + electric motor |
| Power, up to | 150 hp | 143 hp |
| Torque, up to | — | 215 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | hybrid (DHT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 8 650 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Belgee X70 I
Pros
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: generally reliable
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4) engine: the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine
- Gearbox Aisin automatic: valve body wear at high mileage
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4)): data limited; the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine.
Gearbox (Aisin automatic): generally reliable; at high mileage — valve body wear.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) I
Pros
- Hybrid powertrains (Chery CSH, BYD DM-i, Li Auto): new technology, reliability data still being gathered
- Local assembly: Kazakhstan
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Hybrid powertrains (Chery CSH, BYD DM-i, Li Auto): new, little reliability data so far
- Hybrid transmission (DHT): new, little reliability data so far
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Hybrid powertrains (Chery CSH, BYD DM-i, Li Auto)): the tech is new, reliability statistics are still being gathered.
Gearbox (Hybrid transmission (DHT)): the technology is new, statistics are still being gathered.
Which one to choose
- X70 I — if you care more about: power.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: X70 I or Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) I?
X70 I: up to 150 hp, Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) I: up to 143 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: X70 I — about 8 650 ₸, Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) I — about 8 650 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.