Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Honda CR-V

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts from $36,100 before on-road costs, while the Honda CR-V opens at $37,000. That makes the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max the more affordable entry point by $900.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $38,990 for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and $46,900 for the Honda CR-V.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda CR-V by roughly $1,425 in fuel alone.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 4 stars for the Honda CR-V. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 88% for the Honda CR-V.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda CR-V packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in 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 11 in the Honda CR-V.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Honda CR-V gets a 9-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max stands out with Sony audio that you will not find on the Honda CR-V. The Honda CR-V counters with heated front seats. 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 Honda CR-V offers leather.

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 Honda CR-V responds with a DOHC VTEC Turbo In line 4-cylinder making 140kW and 240Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.2 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is 0.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max measures 4,720mm long on a 2,710mm wheelbase, 16mm longer than the Honda CR-V at 4,704mm (2,701mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 589L in the Honda CR-V, giving the Honda CR-V a 472L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Honda CR-V leads with a 1,500kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 200kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,309/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and $2,024/year for the Honda CR-V. That is a $285 annual difference in favour of the Honda CR-V.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs $2,024 (Honda CR-V). The Honda CR-V saves you roughly $285 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Honda CR-V). The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Honda CR-V).