The Chery Tiggo 8 gets thumbs up from Filipino celebrities

MANILA: Filipino personalities Sam YG, Phoemela Baranda, and Aubrey Miles recently shared their experiences on why they have chose the new Chery Tiggo 8, a midsize seven-seater SUV, for their lifestyle — a mix of travel, fitness, sports, fashion, and food adventures.

Similar to any consumer, these celebrities appreciate the great value that the Chery Tiggo 8 provides. 

For them, the midsize SUV is equipped with ample space as well as an increased number of safety, convenience, and luxury features in an easy-to-drive and cost-efficient package.

The turbocharged 1.5-liter DOHC VVTi engine of the Tiggo 8 has earned a nod from the three celebrities mentioned, and it's interesting to note that all of them have made their mark on the racing track. The engine produces a torque of 250Nm and has Eco and Sport modes to customize engine responses according to the needs to the driver.

The top-of-the-line engine is mated with a six-speed double-clutch transmission (DCT), which gives the Tiggo 8 the fuel economy, control, and performance of a manual with the clutch pedal-less comfort and convenience of an automatic transmission.

The Tiggo 8 earned appreciation from Aubrey, Phoemela, and Sam in terms of its on-road performance. They admire its high ground clearance for occasional trips on rugged roads, comfortable ride, secure handling, and the confidence-braking seen on the four-wheel disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brakeforce distribution (EBD).

Phoemela stated on her Instagram post, “The Chery Tiggo 8 is a premium seven-seater SUV that comes with a smartwatch key that's definitely useful for people who always forget their keys—myself included—and apart from that, it's like an assistant around your wrist. With just a couple of taps, it controls the locks, windows, trunk, and even the air-conditioning system.”

The smartwatch key appears as a sleek fitness band and it has a rubber strap as well as a digital display that provides seven main functions that manage the different settings of the car remotely. It also serves as a fitness band since it takes pride in heart rate monitoring among other functionalities of a fitness tracker.

Phoemela added, “The other feature of the Tiggo 8 that I really like is the panoramic sunroof because it gives me that extra sunlight and I love to see the view. Its 10-inch monitor helps me make use of the 360 panoramic view camera, which makes driving and parking around the city so much easier."

The Tiggo 8 has one of the market’s largest screens — a 10-inch ultra-high-definition (UHD) LED touchscreen Bluetooth infotainment system, touchscreen controls for the air-conditioning system, and a seven-inch fully digital instrument panel.

It also utilizes wireless mobile phone charging, multiple USB ports, aerial-view 360-degree super-definition rear-view camera, and Bosch’s new-generation ESP9 three-stability system.

Aubrey Miles, a “plantita,” expressed her utmost thrill regarding over its interior space (on top of the smartwatch key).

She said on her Instagram post, “My other favorite thing about the car is its very spacious truck capacity; all of my new plants fit with no problem — you guys know how important that is for me.”

Meanwhile, Sam YG posted about the suspension and interior of the Tiggo 8 on Instagram.

He said, “I personally love the luxurious interior and easy-to-use media panel! The suspension, space, stability, and style are nothing short of impressive and are perfect for a daily drive. It's definitely a bang for your buck!"

Chery Auto Philippines is promoting four crossover SUV models to date, namely, the midsize seven-seater Tiggo 8, the compact Tiggo 7, and the subcompact Tiggo 5X and Tiggo 2.

All Chery models have 1.5-liter DOHC 16-valve EFI VVT Euro 5-compliant engines (turbocharged for the Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 7) and have automatic transmissions on all models (manual transmissions are available on the Tiggo 5X and Tiggo 2).

These crossovers take pride in water-wading depths of as much as 600mm and ground clearance  as high as 210mm. These aspects are relatively higher compared to numerous crossover competitors.

Prices typically range from P695,000 for the Tiggo 2 to P1,280,000 for the Tiggo 8, with low monthly promos and low down payments available as a limited-time offer (subject to bank approval).

All Chery models boast of safety and convenience as well as modern comfort and contemporary styling.

The higher-end models feature 18-inch alloy wheels, leather seats, panoramic sunroof, LCD instrument panel, six-way power-adjustable seats, Smart Key Entry System, cruise control, LED taillamps, automatic LED headlamps, foot-sensing automatic power tailgates, 10-inch UHD touchscreen displays, and much more.

For safety purposes, Chery vehicles are also equipped with rear and front radar-based driving aids, six airbags, and a complete range of electronic driver-assist systems that include hill descent control and hill start assist (even on the entry-level Tiggo 2).

In the Philippines, the distributor of Chery vehicles is the United Asia Automotive Group Inc./Chery Auto Philippines.

To highlight its confidence in the vehicles, Chery Auto Philippines provides an industry-leading 10-year/one million-kilometer powertrain warranty aside from a five-year general vehicle warranty.

To add spice to the customer’s purchase, Chery Auto Philippines is also providing a three-year free preventive maintenance service (PMS) on all Tiggo models.

One compelling reason to purchase a Chery includes the EC Mobile Home Service of the auto brand. This feature allows a highly-competent and health measure-compliant service crew to do repairs and maintenance on any Chery vehicle in the safety and comfort of the customers' homes.

Another helpful tool during this period of social distancing is the Chery Auto PH app, which can be downloaded on the Google Play Store for Android smartphones, with an iOS version for iPhones to follow suit.

The Chery Auto PH app functions as a virtual showroom, where customers can browse through the vehicle models of Chery as well as their specifications, request for a quote for their preferred Chery model, inquire about specific Chery models, order spare parts, schedule an appointment for car repair and maintenance, request and book for a test drive, and check the roster of Chery dealerships across the country.

The Chery Auto PH app also features a rewards program, where users can gain points in utilizing the app to book a service, refer a friend, and purchase a vehicle.

Photos from Chery Auto Philippines

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