Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max Awarded 5-Star Safety Rating
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro MAX, the brand’s flagship model in South Africa, is not only the epitome of luxury but it also prioritises safety, boasting some world-class safety features. It’s no surprise that Chery’s commitment to safety has earned the Tiggo 8 Pro Max a prestigious five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
Given the close similarities between the Australian and South African automotive consumer markets, this five-star ANCAP rating for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro MAX is particularly significant for South African consumers, providing them with a reliable indicator of the vehicle’s exceptional safety performance.
We take a look at what the rating means for drivers and how it was determined.
Setting High Standards For Vehicle Safety
ANCAP is an independent organisation that conducts rigorous crash tests and comprehensive assessments to evaluate vehicle safety. Its five-star rating is the highest possible score given. This achievement signifies that the Tiggo 8 Pro MAX offers exceptional protection for occupants and other road users in the event of a collision and has advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) that help prevent or mitigate the severity of accidents.
This five-star rating applies to all Tiggo 8 variants available in South Africa, including the Tiggo 8 Pro with a turbocharged 1.6-litre petrol engine, the Tiggo 8 Pro MAX with a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine, and the all-wheel-drive model.
The ANCAP’s assessment is based on the following criteria:
1. Crashworthiness: This test evaluates how well a vehicle protects the occupants during a crash and the effectiveness of safety features like airbags and seatbelt systems.
2. Safety Assist Features: Here the ANCAP evaluates the presence and effectiveness of advanced technologies such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control.
3. Child Occupant Protection: This assessment examines how well a vehicle accommodates and protects child occupants, including the availability and effectiveness of seatbelts and so on.
4. Vulnerable Road User Protection: This assesses the protection provided to pedestrians and cyclists in the event of a collision, considering impact-absorbing structures, pedestrian detection systems, and low-speed autonomous emergency braking.
5. Safety Features: This takes into account the availability and effectiveness of basic safety features like airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), anti-lock braking system (ABS), and seat belt reminders for all seating positions.
In the ANCAP assessment, the Tiggo 8 Pro Max scored an impressive 88% in the Adult Occupant Protection category, 87% in the Child Occupant Protection category, 79% in the Vulnerable Road User Protection category, and 86% in the Safety Assistance Systems category.
Exceptional Safety Features
The Tiggo 8 Pro MAX’s outstanding safety performance can be attributed to its advanced T1X platform, which is renowned for its lightweight, rigid, and modular characteristics. Despite its lightweight design, the vehicle boasts exceptional body strength and stability, thanks to the extensive use of ultra-high-strength steel and innovative bamboo-inspired spacer panels.
In addition to its robust construction, the Tiggo 8 Pro MAX is equipped with an impressive array of active safety features, including automatic emergency braking (AEB), adaptive cruise control (ACC), and lane departure warning (LDW). Passive safety features are equally impressive, with four pre-tensioned force-limiting seatbelts and omnidirectional airbags.
The Tiggo 8 Pro MAX’s safety credentials are further bolstered by features like the tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), which constantly monitors the temperature and pressure of each tyre and cornering lights that enhance night-time driving safety.
If you are in the market for a safe, feature-packed, and family-friendly SUV, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro MAX should be at the top of your list.
If you want to find out more about the Tiggo 8 Pro Max safety features visit our Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max page!
Experience the peace of mind that comes with this five-star safety rating by visiting your nearest Chery dealership and scheduling a test drive today. Contact us here.!
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