Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs MG HS

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Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max at 5 stars (2023) and the MG HS at 5 stars (2024). ANCAP tested these in different years (2023 vs 2024). 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 90% for the MG HS, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 6 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, against 5 on the MG HS.

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 MG HS.

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.

Feature Showdown

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the MG HS gets a 10.3-inch display and 12.3-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 and Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the MG HS. The MG HS counters with Apple CarPlay and panoramic roof. 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 MG HS offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 1-zone in the MG HS.

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 MG HS responds with a Petrol making 125kW and 275Nm, paired to a 7-speed dct driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.6 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 125kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is 2.3s 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, 65mm longer than the MG HS at 4,655mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 507L in the MG HS, giving the MG HS a 390L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 5.

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

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the MG HS's turning circle is 0.8 m tighter, 11.0 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 fuel for the MG HS about $1,967 a year (6.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $342 a year less for the MG HS.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) and 10 years / 250k km (MG HS).

Where each one leads

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: more power (180kW against 125kW).

The MG HS: the bigger boot with the seats up (507L against 117L), the longer warranty (10 years against 7), the higher braked towing limit (1,500kg against 1,300kg) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,967 a year against $2,309).

The Verdict

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max scores higher, 75 vs 72

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max scores 75 to the MG HS's 72 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max ahead by 38 points), practicality (MG HS ahead by 12 points), performance (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max ahead by 12 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the MG HS costs about $342 less (6.9 L/100km against 8.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 507L in the MG HS. Warranty: 7 years on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max, 10 on the MG HS.

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