Philippine Daily Inquirer

SAFETY IS THE CHERY ON TOP

Chery loads the new Tiggo 8 Pro with advanced driver assist systems

- JASON K. ANG For more info, follow CHERY Auto Philippine­s (Facebook) and @cheryautop­hilippines (Instagram). You may also call the 24/7 CHERY Auto Philippine­s hotline at (0917) 552 4379 or email: chery@uaagi.com for more inquiries.

At the top of Chery Philippine­s’ all-SUV lineup is the Tiggo 8 Pro, a 7-seat midsize SUV. The Tiggo 8 Pro is loaded with convenienc­e and safety features. The safety aspect is one that Chery is currently highlighti­ng. The Tiggo 8 Pro’s safety features actively assist the driver to help reduce crashes and potentiall­y dangerous driving situations.

The Tiggo 8 Pro has on board 12 advanced driver assist systems:

1. Rear Cross-Traffic Assist. This system alerts you that another vehicle is approachin­g when you’re reversing out of a parking space

2. Blind Spot Detection- warns you if a vehicle is approachin­g the blind spots on either side of the Tiggo 8 Pro

3. Autonomous Emergency Braking- if an obstacle is detected, and the driv6. er does not brake, the Tiggo 8 Pro can automatica­lly brake the vehicle

4. Door Opening Warning- alerts if a car 7. is approachin­g from behind as you or your passengers are about to open the door

5. Forward Collision Warning- detects obstacles ahead and alerts for potential 8. collisions

Adaptive Cruise Control- adjusts the Tiggo 8 Pro’s speed to safely follow another vehicle on the highway Lane Keeping Assist- helps keep the car within marked lanes. This is particular­ly useful in low-visibility conditions or when another car with bright headlamps is approachin­g Traffic-Jam Assist- in slow-moving traffic, the system can autonomous­ly accelerate and brake to keep up with traffic

9. Integrated Cruise Assist- measures the distance to the vehicle in front of you and maintains a safe distance

10. Intelligen­t High-Beam Control- can activate the high beams when there are no oncoming cars to enhance the driver’s vision

11. Lane Departure Warning- gives an audible alert and activates force feedback through the steering wheel when it detects that the car is drifting to another lane

12. Traffic Sign Recognitio­n- warns when you exceed posted speed limits

All of these safety features augment the safety systems that are likewise onboard the Tiggo 8 Pro but not always standard on other makes and models. These are Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distributi­on (EBD), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Assist Control (HAC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and ISOFIX child-seat tethers. High-strength steel is used in the Tiggo Pro 8’s chassis.

The Tiggo 8 Pro comes with Chery’s Premium Preserv package. This is comprised of a 7-year engine warranty, 7-year bumper-to-bumper general vehicle warranty, free 3-year preventive maintenanc­e service and free 3-year roadside assistance.

The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is powered by a turbocharg­ed gasoline engine. The 1.6 liter turbo features 195 hp and 290Nm, while the 2.0 liter turbo delivers 254 hp and 390 Nm. The most efficient variant is the plugin hybrid version with a 1.5-liter engine an electric motor. It’s also the most powerful, at 320 hp and 545 Nm.

Other Tiggo Pro 8 features include 18inch aluminum alloy wheels, power driver’s seat, LED headlamps with daytime running lights, front and rear park assist radar, tire pressure monitoring system, tilt and telescopin­g steering wheel, Apple CarPlay audio, wireless mobile phone charging, and available automatic tailgate.

All of the safety features are available on the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6 Turbo, starting at just P1,698,000.

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