Perkongsian antara Chery Auto Malaysia dan Inokom Corporation telah dirasmikan pada Mei 2023. Kumpulan pertama kenderaan Omoda 5 dan Tiggo 8 PRO yang dipasang secara tempatan telah dihantar pada Ogos 2023. Pelancaran pantas ini mencerminkan kecekapan dan keupayaan kemudahan Inokom di Kulim, Kedah, yang berkeluasan 200 ekar.

Chery Auto Malaysia juga telah memulakan pemasangan model Tiggo 7 PRO yang akan dilancarkan tidak lama lagi di kilang tersebut. Selain daripada model sedia ada, Chery juga bersedia untuk memperkenalkan kenderaan elektrik sepenuhnya, Omoda E5, ke dalam barisan pengeluaran mereka. Ini menunjukkan komitmen Chery untuk mengembangkan rangkaian produknya dan menerima masa depan kenderaan elektrik.

Untuk memenuhi peningkatan permintaan dan penerimaan pasaran yang positif, Chery Auto Malaysia telah meningkatkan operasinya dengan menambah barisan pemasangan kedua. Peluasan ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kapasiti pengeluaran dan meningkatkan kecekapan, memastikan bahawa keperluan pengguna Malaysia yang semakin meningkat dapat dipenuhi sambil mengekalkan piawaian kawalan kualiti tertinggi.

Langkah strategik ini bukan sahaja bertujuan untuk memenuhi permintaan tempatan tetapi juga meletakkan Chery Auto Malaysia untuk pertumbuhan masa depan. Ini mengukuhkan peranannya sebagai pemain utama dalam pasaran automotif Malaysia. Penambahan barisan pemasangan kedua akan membantu mengekalkan momentum pencapaian pengeluaran Chery yang mengagumkan dan menyokong rancangan bercita-cita tinggi untuk masa depan.

Secara keseluruhan, pencapaian Chery Auto Malaysia dalam mencapai pengeluaran kenderaan ke-10,000 dalam tempoh yang singkat menunjukkan dedikasi mereka terhadap pertumbuhan dan inovasi dalam industri automotif, sambil bersedia untuk masa depan yang lebih mampan dengan penerimaan kenderaan elektrik.

Aurora Green hanya akan tersedia untuk Tiggo 8 Pro buat masa ini, yang sesuai kerana ia adalah SUV flagship untuk jenama Chery di Malaysia.

Tiggo 8 Pro pertama kali membuat penampilannya di pasaran Malaysia pada bulan Julai 2023, dan telah memikat hati rakyat Malaysia, yang tidak menghairankan kerana ia menawarkan nilai yang mengagumkan.

Gabungan ruang dalaman yang luas, ciri-ciri canggih dan teknologi keselamatan serta enjin turbo berkuasa 2.0 liter menjadikannya sukar untuk diabaikan.

Enjin ini menawarkan 256hp dan 390Nm tork dengan kuasa dihantar ke roda hadapan melalui transmisi dual-clutch tujuh-gear.

Dalaman yang selesa dengan tujuh tempat duduk yang dikatakan yang terbaik dalam kategori ini. Ciri-cirinya termasuk Wireless Apple Carplay tanpa wayar dan Android Auto, Kamera Panorama 540 darjah, paparan dua skrin besar 24.6-inci, dan sistem audio Sony.

Ia juga menawarkan pelbagai Sistem Bantuan Pemandu Advance seperti Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist dan Pengesanan Titik Buta, di antara yang lain.

Tetapi apa yang benar-benar mengagumkan adalah tahap kemasan pendalaman yang ditawarkannya. Ini dicapai dengan menggunakan Kaca Akustik yang kedap bunyi yang menjadikan dalaman senyap dan terasing dari kesibukan dunia di luar.

Tiggo 8 Pro dari Chery adalah salah satu SUV terbaik dalam segmen hari ini, dan Aurora Green yang baru menambah sentuhan kelas kepada SUV yang sudah menawan ini. Walau bagaimanapun, anda perlu cepat jika anda menyukai warna itu kerana ia hanya tersedia kepada 120 unit, memberikan sentuhan eksklusiviti.

Dengan harga RM159,800, Tiggo 8 Pro dilengkapi dengan pakej jaminan yang komprehensif yang termasuk liputan 7 tahun atau sehingga 150,000km, bersama dengan 5 tahun servis buruh percuma.

Pelanggan juga mempunyai pilihan untuk meningkatkan liputan mereka dengan menambah jumlah tambahan RM2,000 untuk Pakej Jaminan Diperluas, yang menyediakan jaminan 10 tahun atau 1,000,000KM untuk enjin kenderaan mereka.

Selain itu, Chery Malaysia kini menawarkan Pakej Extra Peace of Mind, yang termasuk jaminan kenderaan yang diperluas selama 10 tahun atau 1,000,000KM dan servis pemeliharaan 7 tahun, semua ini hanya dengan RM 11,600.

Jadi, adakah Chery Tiggo 8 Pro SUV terbaik dalam segmen ini? Adakah ia pembelian yang lebih baik daripada Proton X90? Baca ulasan lengkap kami tentang Tiggo 8 Pro di sini, atau lihat video perbandingan di bawah:

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The Aurora Green will only be available for the Tiggo 8 Pro for the moment, which is befitting since it is the flagship SUV.

The Tiggo 8 Pro first made its debut in the Malaysian market back in July of 2023, and has endeared itself to Malaysians, which is no surprise since it offers impressive value for money.

The combination of a spacious interior, advanced features and safety tech as well as a powerful 2.0-litre, turbocharged engine makes it difficult to ignore.

The engine offers 256hp and 390Nm of torque with power sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

The interior is comfortable with some of the best seats in its category. Features include wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a 540-degree Panoramic Camera, a gargantuan 24.6-inch dual-screen display, and a Sony audio system.

It also offers an array of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist and Blind Spot Detection, among others of course.

But what is truly impressive however is the refinement levels that it offers. It achieves this by using soundproof Acoustic Glass that keeps the interior silent and isolated from the hustle and bustle of the world outside.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is undeniably one of the finest SUV’s in its segment today, and the new Aurora Green further adds a touch of class to an already good-looking SUV. However, you have to be quick if you like the colour as it is available to just 120 units, lending it a touch of exclusivity.

Priced from RM159,800, the Tiggo 8 Pro comes with a comprehensive warranty package that includes 7-years of coverage or up to 150,000km, along with a complimentary 5-years of labour service.

Customers also have the option to enhance their coverage by topping up an additional sum of RM 2,000 for the Extended Warranty Package, which provides a 10-year warranty or 1,000,000KM for their vehicle’s engine.

Additionally, Chery Malaysia is currently offering the Extra Peace of Mind Package, which includes a 10-year extended vehicle engine warranty or 1,000,000KM and 7-years of service maintenance, all for just RM 11,600.

So is the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro the best SUV in its segment? Is it a better buy than a Proton X90? Read our full review of the Tiggo 8 Pro here, and check out the comparison video below:

Check out our full gallery of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro here:

Take Chery for example. There is a lot that has been said about the brand and while not all of them have been savory, the fact of the matter is that Chery is back in Malaysia, and it means business.

Unlike before, Chery has ditched the middlemen and is officially present here in Malaysia with a full blown local assembly program, which it is doing with Inokom at the latter’s assembly plant in Kulim, Kedah.

Chery has made Malaysia its regional hub and will not only sell its cars in the local market but will also ship Malaysian-assembled Chery’s to regional markets as well. So, no matter what your opinion is about the Chery brand, it has returned stronger than ever with plans that will create jobs and bolster the economy.

Chery deserves credit for this bold move as well. In fact, even Proton with its Chinese funding through Geely and government backing started its X70 as a CBU product before moving to a local assembly program. Chery dived right in with a local-assembly program, so a tip of the hat is much deserved.

One of the cars that Chery is building locally is the Tiggo 8 Pro. The D-Segment flagship SUV counts the Proton X70, Proton X90, Toyota Innova Zenix, Mazda CX-8, and even the new Honda CRV as direct competitors.

Priced at RM159,800, it is also surprisingly good value for money as well.

In terms of proportions, the Tiggo 8 Pro is a very big car. But if you delve into the numbers, the Tiggo 8 Pro is both shorter and narrower than the Proton X90 by a few millimeters.

The design is what turns heads as well. The front is undeniably handsome with a jewel crusted grille which Chery calls the galaxy grille. It is flanked by headlights that incorporate twin LED daytime running lights that lend a premium touch to the overall design of the car.

The rear of the car features an LED light bar that connects both taillamps, something that a lot of new cars seem to feature these days. And typical of new cars is a light display that puts on a little show every time you lock or unlock the car. No matter your take on that, it is undeniably impressive.

The interior matches the exterior as far as good looks go. Everything is well placed and feels well built. The car we drove for this review had been around for a while and had been passed around from one reviewer to another, which means it had been put through its paces.

Despite that, it felt good and there was none of that odd buzzing or knocking that is typical of cars that had been driven harder than most.

And no matter how hard we tried, there was no getting away from the Mercedes-Benz influence everywhere around the cabin. It is hard to miss unless you have never been in or driven a Mercedes-Benz before.

The start button is identical to the one in the previous generation Mercedes, as are the seat controls, the buttons and icons as well as the two screens that seem to merge into one gigantic one that measures in at 24.6-inches in total.

Even the speaker grilles look like they have been influenced by the Burmester system found in a Mercedes.

But that is not necessarily a bad thing, because though heavily “inspired” by the German carmaker, Chery’s design team has done well to add its little touches around the cabin.

The seats deserve a special mention as not only are they ventilated, but also look great with unique stitching. They are also impressively comfortable with the supple leather soaking up the weight of the occupant, giving a feeling where you sink into the seats rather than sit on them. We would go so far as to say that the seats of the Tiggo 8 are probably the best in its class, as far as comfort goes at least.

However, we also must mention that the design of the dashboard and the raised centre console makes it difficult for tall or broad drivers to get comfortable. Knee space takes a hit due to the curvature of the dashboard and the raised centre console means there is nowhere for your knee to go but down, and that takes some getting used to.

It takes all of two days to learn to deal with that though, and as soon as you get over it, you can start to appreciate the finer things that the car has to offer. Such as the plush suspension that seems to soak up everything Malaysian roads can muster.

The suspension is set up for comfort than anything else. And it is perhaps a little too soft as there seems to be noticeable body roll, just like that of an early 2000’s SUV. But it is difficult to fault because it is not a performance SUV but rather one that is focused on comfort and convenience. And it does that job brilliantly.

The one place where it might be difficult to get comfortable though is in the third-row seats. They are small with very little legroom, so it is best left for shorter people or children. But whoever it is that takes those seats though will surely appreciate having their own air-conditioning vents and blower settings.

But just about anyone can appreciate that gargantuan booth space when the third-row seats are folded in place. And we are awe struck by the fact that the tonneau cover has its own special storage area that holds it in place and out of sight. That is something that car makers like Mazda and Honda can take a card from.

Driving the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is something that you will either love or hate. The 2.0-litre, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine makes 256hp and 390Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that is silky smooth. The output figures makes the Tiggo 8 Pro is one of the most powerful in its class, but it is not esy to drive it smoothly.

Every time you get on the accelerator, there is a moment of nothingness and then a wall of power surges in. This tends to catch you off guard initially, and in response you tend get off the power immediately. The result of this is a tired neck as your head bobs forward and backward with every touch of the accelerator. And, as some of our passengers said, a nauseated feeling.

Perhaps it was a fault with the car that we drove because it is difficult to believe that a manufacturer of Chery’s stature did not iron this out. But we found a way around it, to make the car easier to drive smoothly.

The Tiggo 8 Pro comes with three driving modes – Eco, Normal and Sport. It was perfectly fine when we drove in Sport mode and in fact the car generally felt better to drive as all systems felt more alert. The steering had a better feel to it, the gear shifts were quicker and more importantly the accelerator was easier to regulate with none of that choppy accelerator feel; the Tiggo 8 Pro is at its finest in Sport mode.

And so, at RM159,800, it is difficult to ignore the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. It is simply too good of a proposition to ignore. Its design is nearly faultless, and the interior is one of the best in its segment as far as space and comfort goes. We also love the eight-speaker Sony audio system and the fact that it comes with Wireless Apple CarPlay.

Then there is the suite of Advanced Driver Aids systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, front collision warning with auto brake and a 360-degree camera with crisp display.

And if you are worried about the Chery brand and are unconvinced by its resurgence here in Malaysia, well the Tiggo 8 Pro comes with a seven-year or 150,000km warranty on the car, but if you are willing to spend an additional RM2,000, Chery Malaysia will give you a 10-year or one-million-kilometer warranty on the engine. And the real cherry on this Chery (pardon the pun) is the five-year free service package with alternating free labour.

Chery Malaysia is undoubtedly pulling out all the stops to assure Malaysians that it is here to stay and that its products are much more than just your regular run of the mill cars. And after driving the Tiggo 8 Pro, we think it is just a matter of time before Chery starts vying for the top of the sales charts.

And finally, is it a better buy than a Proton X70? The X70 is undeniably cheaper, but it has been around for a while. And while the top of the line variant will cost you RM128,800, the Tiggo 8 Pro will still cost you about RM30,000 more. However, if price is no issue, then the Chery has our pick.

As compared to the Proton X90 though, the Proton has a more functional third row and is bigger as well. But the Chery feels more refined, and more premium, so we are undecided on this, for now. Look out for our comparison review where we compared the Tiggo 8 Pro against the X90.

Specifications
Engine: 2.0-litre, four-cylinder, turbocharged
Transmission: 7-speed dual-clutch
Power: 256hp
Torque: 390Nm
Price (as tested): RM159,800
We like: Design, Features, Spaciousness
We don’t like: Choppy accelerator feel

Inisiatif ini juga bertujuan untuk meningkatkan pengalaman pemilikan bagi peminat Chery melalui proses tukar beli yang dipermudahkan dan insentif eksklusif untuk kesetiaan jenama mereka. Kempen tukar beli ini menawarkan peluang kepada pemilik kenderaan Chery untuk menaiktaraf kepada model terbaru yang dilengkapi dengan ciri-ciri teknologi terkini dan penambahbaikan yang direka untuk meningkatkan pengalaman memandu.

Dengan komitmen kepada inovasi moden, kelestarian, dan reka bentuk masa depan, Chery berazam untuk menyediakan pelanggannya dengan kemajuan terkini dalam teknologi automotif. Pemilik kenderaan Chery boleh mengunjungi mana-mana pusat pameran Chery di seluruh negara bermula 9 Februari 2024 untuk menyertai Kempen Tukar Beli Chery ke Chery ini.

Sementara itu, Chery Malaysia akan meraikan Tahun Baru Cina dengan sambutan meriah di semua pusat pamerannya di seluruh negara dari 9 Februari hingga 24 Februari. Selain menyertai sesi pandu uji, orang ramai digalakkan untuk membawa keluarga dan rakan-rakan untuk menyertai pelbagai aktiviti termasuk bengkel menulis kaligrafi Cina, dan mempelajari seni pemotongan kertas tradisional Cina serta pelbagai aktiviti menarik.

Di Malaysia, Chery kini menawarkan Omoda 5 dan Tiggo 8 Pro serta Omoda E5, iaitu sebuah kenderaan utiliti sukan (SUV) elektrik penuh yang akan dilancarkan pada bulan Mac tahun ini. Untuk maklumat lanjut sila layari laman web Chery di www.chery.my.

Key Highlights of the Campaign:

1. Exclusive Trade-in Offer: Chery Malaysia is offering an additional RM3,000 on top of the trade-in-offer price for loyal Chery customers who trade in their old Chery vehicles and intend to purchase a brand-new and more advanced Chery vehicle.
2. Seamless Upgrade: The campaign provides Chery owners with an opportunity to upgrade to the latest models equipped with cutting-edge features and enhancements designed to elevate the driving experience.
3. Commitment to Innovation: With a commitment to modern innovation, sustainability, and futuristic design, Chery is dedicated to providing its customers with the latest advancements in automotive technology.

Participation Details:

Chery owners can visit any Chery showrooms nationwide starting from February 9, 2024, to participate in the ‘Chery to Chery Trade-In Campaign.’

Chinese New Year Festivities:

To usher in the Year of the Dragon, Chery Malaysia is hosting Chinese New Year festivities across all its showrooms nationwide from February 9 to 24. Customers are invited to celebrate with more than just cars, as the event will feature activities such as Chinese calligraphy writing, workshops on the art of Chinese paper-cutting, games, and lion dance performances.

Upcoming Vehicle Launch:

In addition to its current lineup consisting of the Omoda 5 and the Tiggo 8 Pro, Chery Malaysia will be launching the Omoda E5, a pure electric vehicle, in March this year.

For more information about Chery’s fleet of vehicles and to participate in the ‘Chery to Chery Trade-in Campaign,’ visit www.chery.my.