Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs GAC Aion V

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max at 5 stars (2023) and the GAC Aion V at 5 stars (2025). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2025). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 88% for the GAC Aion V, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GAC Aion V, against 6 on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 10 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 7 in the GAC Aion V.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the GAC Aion V gets a 14.6-inch display and 8.9-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the GAC Aion V. The GAC Aion V counters with Apple CarPlay, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats and V2L. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max gets synthetic leather upholstery while the GAC Aion V offers pvc.

Drivetrain

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max uses a Petrol producing 180kW and 375Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The GAC Aion V responds with a Electric making 150kW and 210Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 150kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is 1.7s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max measures 4,720mm long on a 2,710mm wheelbase, 115mm longer than the GAC Aion V at 4,605mm (2,775mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion V generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 427L in the GAC Aion V, giving the GAC Aion V a 310L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the GAC Aion V's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 11.2 m against 11.8 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km) and electricity for the GAC Aion V about $816 a year (17 kWh/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) and 8 years / Unlimited (GAC Aion V).

Where each one leads

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: more power (180kW against 150kW).

The GAC Aion V: the bigger boot with the seats up (427L against 117L) and the longer warranty (8 years against 7).

The Verdict

Level at 75: here's what splits them

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and GAC Aion V are level on the CarSorted Score at 75 each, so neither takes the overall call. What splits them: performance (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max ahead by 12 points), safety (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max ahead by 6 points). Boot space with the seats up: 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 427L in the GAC Aion V. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 8 on the GAC Aion V.

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