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Updated: October 22, 2025 12:22 PM IST
Chery Automobile recently filed a patent for its Tiggo 8 SUV, which suggests that the Chinese carmaker may soon enter the Indian market.
The Indian passenger vehicle market is home to both domestic and international automakers, and this number is likely to grow by one soon. Chery Automobile has filed a patent for its Ariz 8 sedan in India, suggesting that a launch could be just around the corner. This is the second model from the fourth-largest Chinese automaker to be patented in our country after the Tiggo 8 SUV, which was listed a few weeks ago.
The Chery Erizo 8 is sold internationally in both pure-ICE and plug-in hybrid versions and is designed as a mid-size sedan measuring 4,757 mm in length, 1,832 mm in width and 1,471 mm in height. It has an attractive silhouette defined by its sporty front fascia with sharp LED headlamps and a set of vertical air intakes flanking a large trapezoidal grille. Overall, it reminds us of the old design language of Hyundai’s global sedans, such as the Elantra or Sonata.
| Social class | chery arizo 8 description |
|---|---|
| body type | midsize sedan |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 4,757 mm x 1,832 mm x 1,471 mm |
| powertrain options | 1.6-litre turbo-petrol (ICE) / 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV) |
| transfer | 7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT) |
| Power and Torque (ICE) | 194 bhp/290 Nm |
| Power and Torque (PHEV) | 351 bhp / 515 Nm |
| EV range only (PHEV) | 105 km |
| 0-100 kmph (PHEV) | 7.8 seconds |
| external highlights | Sharp LED headlamps, large trapezoidal grille, vertical air intakes, coupe-like roofline |
| interior and comfort | Dual-tone cabin, flat-bottom steering, powered driver seat, panoramic sunroof |
| Infotainment and Display | 24.6-inch dual-screen setup (infotainment + instrument cluster), 540° panoramic camera view |
| other features | 50W wireless charger, 8-speaker audio system |
| safety equipment | 10 Airbags, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Brake Override System, 18-feature ADAS suite |
| Market Position (India) | Patent filed; Expected to launch soon |
Cherry Erizo 8: interior and technical
The Eriz 8 packs a comprehensive tech suite within a luxurious, dual-tone cabin, giving the driver a flat-bottom steering wheel, a powered seat and a 24.6-inch dual-screen display for infotainment and instrumentation. The display features a 540-degree panoramic view for ease of mobility, while other features include a 50W wireless charger, 8-speaker audio system, and panoramic sunroof.
On the safety front, the Ariz 8 has 10 airbags as standard along with features like ABS, brake assist, electronic brake assistance and brake override system. It also has an ADAS suite with 18 features.
(Also read: China files complaint with WTO against India’s EV and battery subsidy schemes)
Chery Erizo 8: powertrain details
The Chery Arrizo 8 can be configured with one of two engine options. The 1.6-litre turbo-petrol engine for the pure-ICE variant is mated to a 7-speed DCT and produces 194 bhp and 290 Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre PHEV unit produces 351 bhp and 515 Nm of torque, enabling the EV to deliver a range of just 105 km on a single charge. This variant accelerates from 0-100 kmph in 7.8 seconds.
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