Chery Tiggo 8 wins Carwow Car of the Year 2026

Carwow has officially announced the winners of its highly anticipated Carwow Car of the Year Awards 2026, celebrating the most innovative, exciting and desirable cars set to shape the year ahead. And at the top of the list is a model you can test-drive right here at Birchwood Chery Hastings.


The headline award goes to the Chery Tiggo 8 Hybrid, praised for redefining what a modern family SUV can deliver. Carwow’s expert judging panel, including Mat Watson, commended the Tiggo 8 for its outstanding value, advanced hybrid technology, generous seven-seat practicality and premium finish—at a price that rivals many smaller European models.


This award places the Tiggo 8 firmly among the UK’s most desirable new SUVs for 2026, making it a must-see for families and hybrid-SUV buyers looking for exceptional quality without the premium price tag.


Mat Watson, Chief Content Officer at Carwow, commented:

“Chery’s debut to the UK market couldn’t have impressed me more. The Tiggo 8 is one of those cars that seems almost too good to be true… If a Chinese car was ever going to conquer the market, it should be this one. It’s unbeatable value and feels like so much more than a budget family bus.”


Experience the Award-Winning Tiggo 8 Hybrid in Hastings

As Chery continues to rise as one of the UK’s most exciting new automotive brands, Birchwood Chery Hastings is proud to offer the full Chery range—including the award-winning Tiggo 8 Hybrid—for test drives, orders and immediate enquiries.


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