Chery, China’s automotive export leader, has already won the admiration of industry authorities with its new flagship SUV model in the D-SUV segment, the TIGGO8. The 7-seater Chery TIGGO8 was honored with the 2026 “Car of the Year” award by Carwow, with the jury praising its spacious interior, luxurious equipment, and exceptional value-for-money proposition.
The Chinese automotive giant Chery has once again captured all the attention in the industry with the new TIGGO8, the flagship of its advanced SUV product range, which was recently launched. The new TIGGO8, hitting the roads with its 4th generation, has been honored by Carwow. Despite being on sale in the UK for only a few months, the Chery TIGGO8 was crowned “Car of the Year,” winning one of the country’s most respected automotive awards.
The Carwow awards, presented across 13 driver-focused categories, represent a reliable mark of quality and a strong endorsement from respected industry experts. When awarding the ultimate title to the Chery TIGGO8, the jury called the vehicle the “best of the best,” highlighting its spacious interior, rich equipment, and outstanding value offered to families looking for a modern seven-seater SUV.
Mat Watson, Carwow Content Director, commented, “Chery‘s entry into the UK market could not have been more impressive. The TIGGO8 is one of those cars that looks almost too good to be true: a premium-feeling SUV with plenty of room for seven occupants, all the luxury kit you could ask for, but at a price that’s almost the same as a European hatchback. If there’s a Chinese car that has the potential to conquer the market, this should be it – it offers unbeatable value and definitely feels far beyond a budget-friendly family car.”
The Carwow “Car of the Year” Awards honor vehicles that receive exceptional expert scores and demonstrate true innovation. With over 10 million car customers using Carwow annually and possessing one of the world’s largest automotive YouTube audiences, the jury team has decades of experience reviewing and testing thousands of cars each year.
Gary Lan, Chery UK CEO, stated that winning a title at the Carwow “Car of the Year” Awards is an incredible achievement: “But to be crowned the overall ‘Car of the Year’ goes beyond that. This is a true endorsement of what the Chery TIGGO8 stands for and how it contributes to the ‘Find Your Happy’ experience for drivers. This award shows what a powerful impact the car has made on both experts and customers.”
