Chery Indonesia continues to spread its wings by launching a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in the domestic market. The model, Chery Tiggo 8 CSH (Chery Super Hybrid), will be locally assembled at PT Handal Indonesia Motor (HIM) in Bekasi and will arrive on the market in May 2025.
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Local Production Begins in Bekasi
According to Budi Darmawan, Sales Director of PT Chery Sales Indonesia (CSI), production of the Tiggo 8 CSH has already started. “The Tiggo 8 CSH has been assembled in Handal. Production began this month,” he said during a press meeting on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
While the local content level (TKDN) was not disclosed in detail, the local assembly marks Chery’s continued commitment to the Indonesian market.
Test Drive Units Coming Soon
To build excitement ahead of the launch, Chery will soon send test drive units of the Tiggo 8 CSH to dealerships across Indonesia. This allows potential customers to experience the hybrid driving feel firsthand.
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Powerful Hybrid System with Great Features
The Chery Tiggo 8 CSH is a combination of a 1.5L Turbocharged Gas Direct Injection (TDGI) engine with an electric motor that put out 201 hp and 310 Nm of torque each. Together they produce a total of 500 hp and 735 Nm of torque – we’re talking about one of the most powerful cars in its category here.
Also in this hybrid SUV is a lithium iron phosphate battery which has the IP68 rating that means it is water and dust resistant, and it can function at high temperature up to 95°C. Fast charge is also a feature, which takes care of 30% to 80% charge in a 20 minute time frame.
Fuel Efficiency and Driving Range
Chery says the Tiggo 8 CSH can achieve fuel efficiency of up to 76 km/l. On pure EV mode, it can cover up to 90 km. When both the fuel tank and battery are full, the hybrid SUV has a total driving range of up to 1,300 km.
Even though it is fuel economical, performance is not sacrificed. The car can do 0–100 km/h in only 6.8 seconds.
Backed by Global Recognition
Highlighting its efficiency and performance, the Chery Super Hybrid also holds a Guinness World Record for covering a distance of 2,369 km without needing to refuel or recharge. The Tiggo 8 CSH is built on Chery’s fifth-generation hybrid platform, which the company describes as its most advanced yet.
“This is not our first Super Hybrid model. We’ve built previous generations — this fifth generation is our most sophisticated,” said Zeng Shuo, Country Director of PT Chery Sales Indonesia.
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Conclusion
The Chery Tiggo 8 CSH brings powerful hybrid performance, great efficiency, and local assembly — making it a strong new option for eco-friendly SUV buyers in Indonesia. Its May 2025 launch marks Chery’s continued commitment to the local market.