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Carwow has just announced the winners of its Carwow Car of the Year Awards 2026, and it’s safe to say this year is a real milestone for the fast-growing Chery brand in the UK. The big headline? Chery’s Tiggo 8 hybrid has officially taken the top spot as Carwow’s ‘Car of the Year’, beating out established names across the global SUV market.
That’s a pretty massive statement for a brand that only recently launched here with Glyn Hopkin Chery as its official retail partner.
The Tiggo 8 has been praised by Carwow’s Mat Watson and his expert judging panel for being the modern family SUV that really has it all – efficiency, seven-seat space, comfort, tech, and seriously great value.
Chery positioned the Tiggo 8 to challenge the usual brands dominating this segment, and judging by this award win, that strategy is already paying off.
What impressed judges most:
In other words, everything families actually want without the premium badge price tag.
Carwow highlighted innovation, design, real-world usability and genuine value across 14 different award categories – showing how quickly the industry is shifting toward advanced tech and smarter choices. The Tiggo 8 winning the overall title is a signal that: drivers are thinking differently hybrid family SUVs are hitting a new standard Chery is here to compete seriously.
As an official UK retailer, Glyn Hopkin Chery is right in the middle of this momentum. The Tiggo 8’s award adds major credibility for UK customers who might be discovering the brand for the first time. If you’ve been curious about Chery, this is absolutely the moment to take a closer look.