CS55 Plus II vs Tiggo 8 Pro I: which is better?
Changan CS55 Plus II (2021–present) vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro I (2021–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Changan CS55 Plus IISpecifications
| Changan CS55 Plus II | Chery Tiggo 8 Pro I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2021–present | 2021–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.6 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 181 hp | 186 hp |
| Torque, up to | 300 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Gearbox | dual-clutch (DCT) | dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h, from | 8 s | 8,9 s |
| Consumption, from | 5,9 L/100 km | 7 L/100 km |
| Length | 4 515 mm | 4 722 mm |
| Width | 1 865 mm | 1 860 mm |
| Height | 1 680 mm | 1 745 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 656 mm | 2 710 mm |
| Ground clearance | 171 mm | — |
| Curb weight | 1 535 kg | — |
| Fuel tank | 55 L | — |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 13 675 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Changan CS55 Plus II
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Changan Blue Core engine: new, little reliability data so far
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Changan Blue Core): data limited; no widespread serious problems known so far.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro I
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20) engine: some complaints of fuel dilution of oil in the cold and carbon buildup in city driving
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Chery 1.6/2.0 TGDI (SQRF4J16, SQRF4J20)): data limited; some complaints about fuel dilution of oil in cold weather and carbon buildup in city driving.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Which one to choose
- CS55 Plus II — if you care more about: torque, 0–100 km/h, consumption, kz tax 2026.
- Tiggo 8 Pro I — if you care more about: power, wheelbase.
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: CS55 Plus II or Tiggo 8 Pro I?
CS55 Plus II: up to 181 hp, Tiggo 8 Pro I: up to 186 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: CS55 Plus II — about 8 650 ₸, Tiggo 8 Pro I — about 13 675 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.