Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Jeep Avenger

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts from $38,990 before on-road costs, while the Jeep Avenger opens at $37,900. That makes the Jeep Avenger the more affordable entry point by $1,090.

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 $41,690 respectively.

The Jeep Avenger qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max holds a 5-star ANCAP rating vs 3 stars for the Jeep Avenger.

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 5 in the Jeep Avenger.

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 6 in the Jeep Avenger.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Jeep Avenger gets a 10.3-inch display and 10.3-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, wireless charging, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Jeep Avenger. The Jeep Avenger counters with Apple CarPlay. 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 Jeep Avenger offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 1-zone in the Jeep Avenger.

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 8.5 seconds.

The Jeep Avenger responds with a Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor making 115kW and 260Nm, paired to a single-speed 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 115kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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, 636mm longer than the Jeep Avenger at 4,084mm (2,557mm 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 355L in the Jeep Avenger, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max a 195L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs 5 years / 100,000km (Jeep Avenger). The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: —5yr (Jeep Avenger).