Nian Han just got his hands on real shots of the 2025 Arrizo 8 and couldn't wait to have a good chat with fellow car enthusiasts!
This car is about to hit the market in March, and after studying it carefully, I found that Chery has really gone all out this time—the front grille has diamond-like chrome trim, the rear taillights have been mocked by netizens as "copying BYD," and the power setup even gets the legendary 8AT gearbox. Can you handle that?
Let's look at the key specs first: 1.6T engine with 197 horsepower, 4780mm body length, 2790mm wheelbase, dual 12.3-inch floating large screens...
Wait, is this car really worth waiting for? After reading this in-depth analysis by Nian Han, maybe you'll instantly get it!
Let's start with the exterior. The new Arrizo 8 has truly mastered the art of "fine interior decoration." The polygonal large-mouth grille on the front face has more layering than the current model, and if you look closely, the mesh has been given a three-dimensional raised treatment. Combined with the newly added L-shaped chrome trim on both sides, the luxury feel goes up a whole level.
And what surprised me most is that matrix LED headlights are standard across the entire lineup, and the daytime running light strip has been changed to a segmented C-shaped design. The lighting effect at night is on par with Audi.
However, Nian Han has to complain about this independent fog light design. Now domestic cars all favor integrated headlights. Could this layout from Chery be prepared for overseas exports?
Moving to the side, this fastback styling really looks better the more you stare at it! The slender body brought by the 2790mm wheelbase, paired with the newly fitted 19-inch two-tone wheels (exclusive to the top trim), nails the sporty feel just right.
If you want to talk about attention to detail, you have to look at Chery. The door handles, window frames, side skirts—all of these places have been given chrome trim, sparkling in the sunlight and absolutely eye-catching.
But Nian Han noticed that the rear door opening angle is a bit small. Bosses in suits should be careful not to dirty their trouser legs when getting in and out.
The rear is definitely the focus of controversy! This connected taillight has been jokingly called "BYD possession" by netizens, but the actual lighting effect is far more stunning than in pictures—it has 288 built-in LED beads and supports four welcome light animations.
The ducktail design is 12mm higher than the old model, and combined with the dual-sided quad real exhausts (note: not decorative covers!), this sporty flair is truly rare in the 150,000-yuan class family sedan segment.
However, the placement of the lettered badge is a bit puzzling. Nian Han thinks it would be more premium if they could make a relief-style three-dimensional badge like Exeed does.
Sitting into the cockpit, this interior simply doesn't look like a 150,000-yuan car! The center console uses three materials spliced together: upper soft-touch plastic + middle wood-grain trim panel + lower leather wrapping, paired with a 64-color ambient light strip. Driving at night feels like stepping into a KTV private room (manual doge).
The dual 12.3-inch large screens are nothing new, but the new infotainment system runs the Lion Smart Cloud 6.0 system, and actual testing shows voice wake-up takes only 0.8 seconds. However, I have to criticize the climate control panel—it's already 2024 and they're still using touch buttons, which is genuinely inconvenient to operate while driving.
Space performance absolutely deserves praise! Nian Han, at 1.8 meters tall, sat in the back row and still had two and a half fists of legroom left. The key is that the seat padding is especially thick, so long trips won't tire your lower back.
The trunk has a standard volume of 480L, and the rear seats support 4/6 split folding, but the opening height is a bit high, so moving large items might take some effort.
The storage space design is very thoughtful—just the front row alone has 7 cup holders, and the wireless phone charging pad even has cooling vents. I give this detail full marks!
On the powertrain side, they're playing big this time! In addition to keeping the current 1.6T+7DCT (197 horsepower/290 N·m), the newly added 2.0T version is the real highlight—254 horsepower paired with an Aisin 8AT, and the 0-100 acceleration is said to break into the 6-second club.
But Nian Han wants to remind everyone that this powertrain may not hit the market until the third quarter. Friends who need a car urgently may have to buy the 1.6T version first.
The chassis tuning leans toward comfort. Going over speed bumps, the vibration filtering is crisp, but body roll during fast cornering is still somewhat noticeable.
In terms of features, they've truly gone crazy this time! L2.5-level autonomous driving, AR-HUD, 10 airbags, Sony 12-speaker system—all these segment-breaking features have been included.
The most outrageous thing is that the top trim even gets driver's seat massage and an in-car fragrance system. Can you handle that? However, I noticed wireless CarPlay still isn't included, so Apple users might be up in arms.
Finally, some practical purchasing advice: if your budget is under 150,000 yuan, go ahead and get the 1.6T top trim with your eyes closed—the essential features are basically all there; if you're obsessed with power, I suggest waiting for the 2.0T+8AT version, though the price will probably climb into the 170,000 range.
What's most agonizing right now is whether there'll be a price surprise when it launches in March. After all, the neighboring Xingrui has already dropped to 120,000, and if Chery doesn't show some sincerity this time, it'll be hard to snatch meat from BYD's mouth!
Alright, enough chit-chat. The purchasing recommendations are summarized as follows:
1. For family commuting, choose the 1.6T Zhenxiang Edition (estimated 139,800 yuan).
2. Feature enthusiasts should go straight for the 1.6T Flagship Edition (153,800 yuan).
3. Performance fans should wait for the 2.0T Yudong Edition (about 169,800 yuan).
4. Those with high demands for infotainment intelligence are advised to wait and see.
5. Northern users should be cautious about choosing the lowest trim (no seat heating).
