Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max vs Suzuki Jimny XL

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts from $36,100 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny XL opens at $34,990. That makes the Suzuki Jimny XL the more affordable entry point by $1,110.

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. Estimated driveaway prices sit around $38,990 for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and $40,490 for the Suzuki Jimny XL.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Suzuki Jimny XL by roughly $2,425 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

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 charging, power tailgate and Sony audio that you will not find on the Suzuki Jimny XL. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

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 Suzuki Jimny XL responds with a 1.5L four-cylinder (1462cc K15B, naturally aspirated) making 75kW and 130Nm, paired to a 5-speed manual driving the rear wheels.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has the clear power advantage at 180kW vs 75kW. 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, 900mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny XL at 3,820mm (2,590mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 117L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max and 211L in the Suzuki Jimny XL, giving the Suzuki Jimny XL a 94L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max seats 7 vs 4.

For towing, the Suzuki Jimny XL leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 0kg 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 $1,824/year for the Suzuki Jimny XL. That is a $485 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Jimny XL.

Estimated annual total: $2,309 (Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max) vs $1,824 (Suzuki Jimny XL). The Suzuki Jimny XL saves you roughly $485 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 5 years (Suzuki Jimny XL). The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max has longer coverage.