Tiggo 7 Pro facelift vs Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) I: which is better?
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro facelift (2024–present) vs Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) I (2024–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) ISpecifications
| Chery Tiggo 7 Pro facelift | 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 | 275 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Gearbox | CVT | hybrid (DHT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 500 mm | — |
| Width | 1 842 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 2 670 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | 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
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro facelift
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Chery 1.5 (SQRE4T15C) engine: some complaints of oil consumption and fuel dilution of oil on short winter trips
- Chery CVT25 CVT: complaints of jerks when pulling away and whine
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Chery 1.5 (SQRE4T15C)): data still limited; some complaints about oil consumption and fuel dilution of oil on short winter trips.
Gearbox (Chery CVT25 CVT): limited statistics; complaints about jerks when pulling away and droning.
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
- Tiggo 7 Pro facelift — if you care more about: power, torque.
- Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) I — if you care more about: fuel tank.
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: Tiggo 7 Pro facelift or Tiggo 8 PHEV (CSH) I?
Tiggo 7 Pro facelift: 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: Tiggo 7 Pro facelift — 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.