In China, a more upclass variant with an updated styling called the Chery Tiggo 8 Plus was launched in 2020.

Another newer variant with an altered styling also called the Tiggo 8 Pro was introduced to the Chinese market in 2022.

Internally codenamed the T18,[1] the Tiggo 8 rides on a unibody chassis that features MacPherson struts in the front and multi-link rear suspension systems.

[5] For the 2019 model year, a 1.6-litre inline-four direct-injection turbocharged petrol engine mated with a 7-speed dual clutch transmission developing 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) and 290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft; 30 kg⋅m) is added to the product line, badged as "290T".

[6] For the 2021 model year, The 2.0T Kunpeng version badged as "390T" was introduced later, developing 187 kW (251 hp; 254 PS) and 390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft; 40 kg⋅m) of torque.

[10] The Tiggo 8 Plus is available with a 1.6-litre turbo engine developing 145 kW (194 hp; 197 PS) and 290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft) mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox and a mild hybrid 1.5-litre turbo engine with 48V of electric power developing a combined 156 hp (116 kW; 158 PS) and 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) mated to a CVT gearbox.

[10] The Tiggo 8 Plus Kunpeng edition, it is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo badged as "390T", developing 187 kW (251 hp; 254 PS) and 390 N⋅m (288 lb⋅ft; 40 kg⋅m) of torque.

The Tiggo 8 Pro features a restyled front and rear end designs with an updated interior.

In terms of styling, the Chery Fulwin T8 C-DM is heavily based on the export version of the second generation Tiggo 8 Plus.

The Fulwin T8 C-DM is powered by the Kunpeng super-performance electric hybrid C-DM system is powered by a SQRH4J15 1.5 liter engine developing 154 hp (115 kW), and it is equipped with a 18.46 kWh or 18.66 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack capable of a pure electric range of 90 km.

The Tiggo 8 Pro Max was introduced in Australia in February 2024,[17] with prices announced and sales commenced in May 2024.

[20] It was launched in 23 November 2022, alongside the Tiggo 7 Pro, as Chery's first models in the Indonesian market after a six-year absence.

[22] The Tiggo 8 Pro uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, with front-wheel drive being standard, and is offered with two variants: Luxury and Premium.

[23] It is locally assembled at Handal Indonesia Motor's facility in Bekasi, West Java.

[26] The regular Tiggo 8 was introduced in 9 July 2024, serving as the series' entry-level model,[27] and went on sale in 8 October 2024.

[30] The regular Tiggo 8 uses a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine (previously introduced by the early preview version of the Pro model in 28 January 2022), with front-wheel drive being standard, and is offered with two variants: Comfort and Premium.

The Tiggo 8 Pro was first introduced in Malaysia in October 2022, coinciding with Chery's return to the Malaysian market after a 7-year absence.

[42] The plug-in hybrid version received a new variant, marketed as the Tiggo 8 Pro e+, in March 2023.

[46] The Pro Max model, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine with standard all-wheel-drive, was launched on 22 April 2022.

[51] The Pro Max model, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, was launched in December 2022 to commemorate Chery South Africa's first anniversary.