Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Hyundai Tucson

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Tucson opens at $38,900. That makes the Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson by roughly $2,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and Hyundai Tucson hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 86% for the Hyundai Tucson.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max packs more ADAS features with 6 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 0 in the Hyundai Tucson.

Both include the essentials: a reversing camera.

Both come with modern infotainment systems. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Hyundai Tucson. The Hyundai Tucson counters with Apple CarPlay. 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 Hyundai Tucson lines up making 115kW and 192Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 115kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Boot space is 550L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 539L in the Hyundai Tucson, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max a 11L 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 1,650kg. That 350kg 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 $1,853/year for the Hyundai Tucson. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai Tucson.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs $1,853 (Hyundai Tucson). The Hyundai Tucson saves you roughly $456 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 (Hyundai Tucson). The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has longer coverage.