Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid vs BYD Sealion 7

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid starts from $45,990 before on-road costs, while the BYD Sealion 7 opens at $49,990. That makes the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid the more affordable entry point by $4,000.

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 $50,589 and $54,989 respectively.

Both models qualify for Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) exemption, which is a significant advantage for salary-sacrificed novated leases. Depending on your tax bracket, this can save $5,000-$15,000+ per year compared to an equivalent ICE vehicle.

Both the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and BYD Sealion 7 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 89% for the BYD Sealion 7.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid packs more ADAS features with 7 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the BYD Sealion 7.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 9 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 7 in the BYD Sealion 7. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the BYD Sealion 7 misses.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the BYD Sealion 7 gets a 15.6-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid stands out with wireless charging and Sony audio that you will not find on the BYD Sealion 7. The BYD Sealion 7 counters with power tailgate and Dynaudio audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid uses a Plug-in Hybrid producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 responds with a Electric making 230kW and 380Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds.

The BYD Sealion 7 has the clear power advantage at 230kW vs 150kW. In the real-world sprint, the BYD Sealion 7 is 4.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Battery: 18.4kWh (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid) vs 82.6kWh (BYD Sealion 7), giving WLTP ranges of 95km and 482km.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid measures 4,724mm long on a 2,694mm wheelbase, 106mm shorter than the BYD Sealion 7 at 4,830mm (2,930mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the BYD Sealion 7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 550L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and 400L in the BYD Sealion 7, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid a 150L advantage. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

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 Super Hybrid) vs 6 years / 150,000km (BYD Sealion 7). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.