The Geely Atlas Pro features a 1.5 liter turbocharged engine delivering 177 horsepower paired with a six‑speed Aisin automatic, while the Chery Tiggo 8 uses a 1.5 turbo producing 147 horsepower with a robotic transmission. The following observations come from a detailed test, including notes on accessibility, protection, and daily practicality. A reader can follow this analysis through both the written descriptions and the linked media for a fuller sense of how these crossovers perform in real-world use.
Geely Atlas Pro
Access to the engine bay is notably easy. The hood lever requires only a light tug to lift and hold open. The entire engine chamber is sealed with a perimeter gasket, and the engine is shielded by plastic covers throughout most of the area. Nevertheless, essential components such as the oil dipstick remain within easy reach for quick checks.
Underneath, the undertray shows a substantial corrosion-protection layer. Bare metal is evident only in a few small spots, indicating that extra anti-corrosion work is unlikely to be needed. For improved airflow and radiator protection, a bumper mesh is advisable since some grille slots are fairly wide. A thin plastic shield covers the engine bottom, with a metal option available for additional protection. If desired, the gas tank can be covered as well.
In contrast, the Tiggo 8 reveals a simpler under-hood arrangement. The engine is covered by a modest decorative lid, and there is no full engine shield. Seals exist mainly along the firewall and a strip toward the front, which means the engine bay can accumulate dirt more quickly during use.
Chery Tiggo 8
A thick layer of protective material covers the entire bottom, making early anti-corrosion treatment unnecessary. Crankcase protection can incur extra cost, as the base model provides only a plastic shield under the bumper. The engine, exhaust, and fuel tank areas are exposed, with the front radiator area benefiting from a protective grille to guard against debris and potential damage.
Manufacturer details at a glance
| CHERY TIGGO 8 | GEELY ATLAS PRO | |
| Roadworthy / gross weight | 1631 / 2104 kg | 1685 / 1985 kg |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.8 sec | 10.5 sec |
| Maximum speed | 190 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Fuel / fuel reserve | AI-95, AI-95 / 51 l | AI-95 / 58 l |
| Urban/extra-urban/combined economy | 9.8 / 6.4 / 7.6 l/100 km | 10.0 / 5.8 / 7.4 l/100 km |
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ENGINE |
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| Kind | petrol | petrol |
| Location | front, transverse | front, transverse |
| Configuration / valves | R4/16 | R3/12 |
| Displacement | 1498 cm³ | 1477 cm³ |
| Power | 108 kW / 147 hp @ 5500 rpm | 130 kW / 177 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Torque | 210 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm | 255 Nm @ 1500-4000 rpm |
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TRANSMISSION |
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| Drive | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Gear | CVT | A6 |
| Gear ratios | 4.54 / 2.35 / 1.30 / 1.02 / 0.91 / 0.70 / 3.66 | 4.46 / 2.51 / 1.56 / 1.14 / 0.85 / 0.67 / 3.19 |
| Primary gear | 4.16-4.65 | 3.94 |
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CHASSIS |
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| Suspension | MacPherson / multilink | MacPherson / multilink |
| Steering | Rack with electric assist | Rack with electric assist |
| Brakes | Vented discs / discs | Vented discs / discs |
| Tires | 235/55R18 | 225/60R18 |
Service cadence
| Maintenance frequency | Every 10,000 km or 12 months |
| Warranty | 5 years or 150,000 km |
| Dealers | 100 |
Geometric clearance and wheel geometry
| Chery Tiggo 8 | Geely Atlas Pro | |
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clearance |
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| a | 185mm | 155mm |
| b | 215mm | 195mm |
| c | 200mm | 225mm |
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Cornering angles |
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| 22.5° | 23.0° | |
| 23.5° | 29.5° | |
| 18.0° | 16.5° | |
Market presence in 2021 by model units
- Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 14 112
- Haval F7 12 386
- Haval F7x 10 336
- Geely Atlas 8965
- Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 6084
- Exeed TXL 3447
- Chery Tiggo 8 2883
- Changan CS75 2083
- Geely Atlas Pro 1879
- FAW Besturn X80 1695
Coating thickness and finish quality
| CHERY TIGGO 8 | GEELY ATLAS PRO | |
| cap | 130-135 | 115-135 |
| front wing | 135-145 | 100-110 |
| rear fender | 135-145 | 115-120 |
| front door | 130-135 | 115-125 |
| back door | 130-145 | 115-120 |
| tailgate | 120-135 | 110-120 |
Expert rating highlights
| Fashion model | Chery Tiggo 8 | Geely Atlas Pro |
| Workplace driver | 8 | 8 |
| Governing Bodies | 8 | 8 |
| Review | 9 | 8 |
| Front | 9 | 9 |
| Back | 9 | 8 |
| Trunk | 9 | 8 |
| Driving dynamics | 8 | 9 |
| Brakes | 8 | 9 |
| Handling | 8 | 9 |
| Noise and refinement | 8 | 9 |
| Climate control | 9 | 9 |
| Russia adaptation | Geometric clearance 8 | 7 |
| Maintenance | 9 | 8 |
| Running costs | 9 | 9 |
| Mid-term score | 8.33 | 8.40 |
| Overall score | 8.28 | 8.39 |
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