Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is a 7-seat Chinese SUV positioned against the likes of Hyundai Tucson and KIA Sportage in the Pakistani market, but at a more accessible price point. It comes in three trims — 1.6 DEX Plus, Comfort, and Luxury — all powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The engine delivers adequate pull for city driving and highway cruising, though the DCT can feel slightly hesitant in slow stop-go traffic, which is worth knowing if you spend a lot of time in Karachi or Lahore rush hours.

Chery has been building its presence in Pakistan through authorised dealerships, so parts and after-sales support are more structured than earlier Chinese brands, though the network is still smaller than Japanese competitors. Mechanics familiar with DCT-equipped turbocharged engines are available in major cities but less common in smaller towns. As a relatively recently launched model, resale data is still developing, and Chinese SUVs generally depreciate faster than Japanese equivalents in the Pakistani used-car market — a realistic consideration before buying.

The Tiggo 8 Pro suits a family buyer who wants three-row seating, modern features, and a turbocharged engine without stretching to Japanese SUV pricing. The honest limitation is the DCT behaviour in heavy traffic and an unproven long-term resale track record in Pakistan.