Does the Tiggo 8 Kunpeng Edition have a manual transmission?
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There is no manual transmission version of the Tiggo 8 Kunpeng Edition. Below is the relevant introduction: Chery: Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. is a state-controlled enterprise engaged in automobile production, registered and established on January 8, 1997, with its headquarters located in Wuhu City, Anhui Province. The current chairman and general manager is Yin Tongyue. Origin: Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. originated from the automobile project of the Wuhu City government in Anhui Province. The local government of Wuhu had long wanted to undertake an automobile project. During the period of economic overheating in 1992-1993, a village-run factory in Wuhu with an annual profit of nearly 100 million yuan inspired the local government leaders, who were struggling with economic backwardness, to consider an automobile project. The original plan was to cooperate with FAW, but the cooperation was not successful.
I previously bought the Tiggo 8 Kunpeng Edition, which came with an automatic transmission—I never heard of a manual option. This Chery model is equipped with either a 1.6T or 2.0T Kunpeng engine, paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, emphasizing smooth driving and quick response, making it more suitable for daily commutes. A manual transmission might be available on the base Tiggo 8, but the Kunpeng Edition is positioned as a more premium model without a manual option, mainly because the automatic transmission is more fuel-efficient and better suited for city traffic congestion. If you prefer the control of manual shifting, you might consider other models or brands, like certain versions of the Haval H6 that offer a manual transmission. In any case, it's important to test-drive before making a decision. You might find the automatic transmission quite comfortable, reducing gear-shifting fatigue, especially for long highway drives.