Toyota Fortuner vs Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid

The Toyota Fortuner starts from $45,990 before on-road costs, while the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid opens at $45,990. Both land at the same RRP, so on-road costs and dealer deals become the real differentiator.

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 $50,589 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid by roughly $8,975 in fuel alone.

Both the Toyota Fortuner and Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 95% for the Toyota Fortuner and 82% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

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 1 in the Toyota Fortuner.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Toyota Fortuner and 9 in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota Fortuner misses.

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

The Toyota Fortuner stands out with Apple CarPlay that you will not find on the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging and Sony audio. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Toyota Fortuner uses a Diesel producing 150kW and 500Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a 4WD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid responds with a Plug-in Hybrid making 150kW and 310Nm, paired to a auto driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.5 seconds.

Power output is identical on paper, so the difference comes down to tuning, weight distribution, and suspension. In the real-world sprint, the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is 1.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Toyota Fortuner measures 4,795mm long on a 2,745mm wheelbase, 71mm longer than the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid at 4,724mm (2,694mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Fortuner generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 200L in the Toyota Fortuner and 550L in the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, giving the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid a 350L advantage.

For towing, the Toyota Fortuner leads with a 3,000kg braked capacity vs 2,000kg. That 1,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,166/year for the Toyota Fortuner and $371/year for the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. That is a $1,795 annual difference in favour of the Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.

Estimated annual total: $2,166 (Toyota Fortuner) vs $371 (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid saves you roughly $1,795 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Fortuner) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid). The Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid has longer coverage.