
Tiggo 8's engine was co-developed by Chery and AVL, but it is manufactured at Chery's engine production base in China, making it a domestically produced engine. The engine model for Tiggo 8 is SQRE4T15B. The 1.5T low-power version has a maximum power of 108kW and a maximum torque of 210Nm, while the 1.5T high-power version offers a maximum power of 115kW and a maximum torque of 230Nm. The 1.6T version delivers a maximum power of 145kW and a maximum torque of 290Nm. For daily of Tiggo 8's engine, the following methods can be used: Use lubricating oil of appropriate quality grade. For gasoline engines, select SD--SF grade gasoline engine oil based on the additional devices in the intake and exhaust systems and usage conditions. For diesel engines, choose CB--CD grade diesel engine oil according to mechanical load, with the selection standard not lower than the manufacturer's specified requirements. Regularly change the engine oil and filter. The quality of any lubricating oil will change during use. After a certain mileage, performance deteriorates, leading to various engine issues. To prevent malfunctions, change the oil regularly based on usage conditions and maintain an appropriate oil level. When oil passes through the fine holes of the filter, solid particles and viscous substances in the oil accumulate in the filter. If the filter is clogged and oil cannot pass through, it may burst the filter or open the safety valve, allowing oil to bypass through the bypass valve and carry contaminants back to the lubrication areas, accelerating engine wear and increasing internal pollution. Regularly clean the crankcase. During engine operation, high-pressure unburned gases, acids, moisture, sulfur, and nitrogen oxides from the combustion chamber enter the crankcase through the gap between the piston rings and cylinder walls, mixing with metal particles from component wear to form sludge. Small amounts remain suspended in the oil, while larger amounts precipitate, clogging filters and oil passages, making engine lubrication difficult and causing wear. Regularly use a radiator cleaner to clean the radiator. Removing rust and scale not only ensures the engine operates normally but also extends the overall lifespan of the radiator and engine.

Having researched domestic automobiles for years, I can confirm the Tiggo 8 is powered by Chery's self-developed third-generation ACTECO series engines. These engines are primarily manufactured at Chery's Third Plant in Wuhu, Anhui, where over 3 billion RMB was invested in intelligent production lines featuring more than 200 robotic arms. Having disassembled their 1.6TGDI model, I observed its direct fuel injection technology paired with an aluminum alloy cylinder block achieves 37.1% thermal efficiency - outperforming many joint-venture brands. Chery began engine R&D in 1997 and now produces 1.8 million units annually, supplying not only their own vehicles but also international brands. Honestly, such domestic technological prowess is truly inspiring.

As a ten-year Chery owner, I just switched to the Tiggo 8 last year specifically for its engine. The consultant clearly stated that the engine is produced in their own Wuhu factory. After driving over 10,000 kilometers, my city fuel consumption is just over 8 liters. During the last maintenance, I specifically asked the technician, who said that 90% of Chery's engine components are from domestic suppliers, and even the core ECU control system is independently developed. What I'm most satisfied with is the quick cold start—it hardly needs warming up even at -10°C in winter. Their factory is right by the Yangtze River, with extremely strict quality inspections, and each engine undergoes over 300 tests before leaving the factory.

The progress of domestic cars is truly remarkable now, and the engine of the Tiggo 8 is a prime example. Chery's engine factory in Wuhu, Anhui, is as large as four football fields. When I visited, I saw that the entire workshop was filled with automated equipment. They use CNC machine tools imported from Germany to process the cylinder blocks, with laser welding precision reaching 0.01 millimeters. The standout feature of these engines is the use of water-cooled intercooler technology, which ensures no struggle even when climbing hills with the air conditioning on in summer. A colleague's Tiggo 8 has run 80,000 kilometers without major repairs, proving that domestic technology is indeed reliable.

Friends who are to buy a car can confidently choose the Tiggo 8's engine. Its core production base is located at Chery's third factory in Wuhu, Anhui, just three kilometers away from the company headquarters. Their newly launched 1.6T engine boasts a thermal efficiency of over 37%, which is about 15% more fuel-efficient than the older models. The factory has introduced ABB's assembly line, capable of producing one engine every 85 seconds. After comparing the specifications, I found that its 190 horsepower outperforms some Japanese SUVs, and the key advantage is its affordable maintenance—an oil and filter change costs just over 300 yuan.

My cousin works at Chery's engine plant and told me that both the 1.5T and 1.6T engines for the Tiggo 8 are produced at the Wuhu No.3 Plant. This factory was only built in 2019 but has already won several provincial-level intelligent manufacturing awards. One remarkable thing about their production line is the use of robotic arms to automatically inspect cylinder sealing, with precision over ten times higher than manual inspections by experienced . Before leaving the factory, these engines undergo extreme tests ranging from -40°C to 80°C. When I drove my Tiggo 8 on a self-drive trip to Inner Mongolia, it started successfully at -20°C on the first attempt.


