Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs MG HS

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts from $36,100 before on-road costs, while the MG HS opens at $33,990. That makes the MG HS the more affordable entry point by $2,110.

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 $39,710 and $37,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the MG HS by roughly $2,280 in fuel alone.

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and MG HS hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 92% for the MG HS.

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 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 6 in the MG HS.

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 that you will not find on 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.

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 MG HS responds with a Petrol making 125kW and 250Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.6 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 125kW. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is 0.1s 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, 50mm longer than the MG HS at 4,670mm (2,765mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG HS generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 550L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 507L in the MG HS, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max a 43L 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 1,800kg. 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 $1,853/year for the MG HS. That is a $456 annual difference in favour of the MG HS.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs $1,853 (MG HS). The MG HS saves you roughly $456 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 10 years / 250,000km (MG HS). The MG HS has longer coverage.