Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Honda ZR-V

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the Honda ZR-V opens at $38,900. That makes the Honda ZR-V the more affordable entry point by $90.

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. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $42,889 and $42,790 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda ZR-V by roughly $3,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and Honda ZR-V hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Honda ZR-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 7 in the Honda ZR-V.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen, while the Honda ZR-V gets a 9-inch display and 10.2-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 ZR-V. The Honda ZR-V counters with ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max lines up producing 180kW and 375Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Honda ZR-V lines up making 140kW and 243Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 140kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda ZR-V is 0.5s 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, 152mm longer than the Honda ZR-V at 4,568mm (2,655mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 550L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 339L in the Honda ZR-V, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max a 211L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg 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 $1,653/year for the Honda ZR-V. That is a $656 annual difference in favour of the Honda ZR-V.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs $1,653 (Honda ZR-V). The Honda ZR-V saves you roughly $656 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

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