Chery Tiggo 8 gets global safety recognition

Chery Tiggo 8, a 7-seat SUV from the Chinese automaker Chery, has received five-star safety ratings from both ANCAP (Australasian New Car Assessment Programme) and Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme), showcasing the company’s commitment to automotive safety and innovation.

According to the company, the dual five-star certification underscores the Tiggo 8’s safety performance, designed to protect every passenger with cutting-edge engineering and intelligent assistance systems.

“The recognition from two of the world’s most rigorous safety authorities highlights Chery’s commitment to global safety standards and its dedication to delivering uncompromising protection for families,” the conference stated.

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Felix Mahan, general manager, marketing, Carloha, said the Tiggo 8 is engineered for families who prioritise safety without compromising comfort, style, or performance.

“As Chery continues to push the boundaries of innovation and safety, we remain committed to offering Nigerian customers vehicles that protect what matters most—their loved ones. More so during this Yuletide season, when many Nigerian families will be travelling to various choice locations,” Mahan said.

The Tiggo 8 Pro MAX earned a five-star ANCAP rating in 2024, achieving outstanding scores across all key categories, including Adult Occupant Protection (88 percent), Child Occupant Protection (87 percent), Vulnerable Road User Protection (79 percent), and Safety Assist (86 percent).

Shortly after, the Tiggo 8 CSH secured a five-star Euro NCAP rating, demonstrating balanced safety performance with scores of 82 percent for Adult Occupant Protection, 85 percent for Child Occupant Protection, 80 percent for Vulnerable Road User Protection, and 78 percent for Safety Assist.

The company stated that the Tiggo 8’s safety begins with its high-strength body structure, featuring over 60 percent high-strength steel and Benteler ultra-high-strength hot-formed steel in critical areas.

“This rigid safety cage effectively absorbs and dissipates impact energy, ensuring maximum protection in collisions.

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“Inside the cabin, up to 10 standard airbags provide 360-degree coverage, including a 6-second pressure retention system that maintains protection even during secondary impacts,” Carloha noted.

Beyond passive safety, the Tiggo 8 is equipped with L2+ Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), offering nearly 20 intelligent safety functions to enhance driving confidence, including enhanced Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), automatically applies brakes to prevent or mitigate collisions, Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), gently corrects unintentional lane drifting, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), maintains a safe following distance, reducing driver fatigue on long journeys.

These technologies work together to minimise risks, reduce driver stress, and ensure safer commutes, school runs, and family road trips.

Juliet Onyema is a transport journalist who reports on Nigeria’s transport and automobile industry. She covers emerging Electric Vehicles (EVs), ranging from adoption to usage, automobile firms and transport policies which affect them, and also recurring trends affecting commuters’ mobility interstate and intrastate.

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