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Chery Arrizo 8 patented in India: Will this Chinese PHEV sedan make it to the market?

Chery Automobile had recently filed a patent for its Tiggo 8 SUV, suggesting the Chinese carmaker may enter the Indian market soon.

Updated on: Oct 22, 2025 12:22 PM IST

The Indian passenger vehicles market is home to a wide range of automakers, both domestic and international, and the number is likely to grow by one quite soon. Chery Automobile has filed a patent for its Arrizo 8 sedan in India, suggesting a launch may be right around the corner. This is the second model from the fourth-largest Chinese automaker to be patented on our shores, following the Tiggo 8 SUV, which was listed a few weeks prior.

Chery Automobile has filed a patent for the Arrizo 8 mid-size sedan in India, hinting at a launch in the near future
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Chery Automobile has filed a patent for the Arrizo 8 mid-size sedan in India, hinting at a launch in the near future

The Chery Arrizo 8 is sold internationally in both pure-ICE and plug-in hybrid versions and is built as a mid-size sedan measuring 4,757 mm in length, 1,832 mm in width, and 1,471 mm in height. It features a sleek silhouette defined by its sporty front fascia with sharp LED headlamps and a set of vertical air intakes that flank a large trapezoidal grille. On the whole, it does remind us of Hyundai’s older design language for its global sedans, such as the Elantra or the Sonata.

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CategoryChery Arrizo 8 Details
Body TypeMid-size sedan
Dimensions (L x W x H)4,757 mm x 1,832 mm x 1,471 mm
Powertrain Options1.6-litre turbo-petrol (ICE) / 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV)
Transmission7-speed dual-clutch automatic (DCT)
Power & Torque (ICE)194 bhp / 290 Nm
Power & Torque (PHEV)351 bhp / 515 Nm
EV-only Range (PHEV)105 km
0–100 kmph (PHEV)7.8 seconds
Exterior HighlightsSharp LED headlamps, large trapezoidal grille, vertical air intakes, coupe-like roofline
Interior & ComfortDual-tone cabin, flat-bottom steering, powered driver seat, panoramic sunroof
Infotainment & Displays24.6-inch dual-screen setup (infotainment + instrument cluster), 540° panoramic camera view
Other Features50W wireless charger, 8-speaker audio system
Safety Equipment10 airbags, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, Brake Override System, 18-feature ADAS suite
Market Status (India)Patent filed; launch expected soon
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Chery Arrizo 8: Interior and tech

The Arrizo 8 packs a comprehensive tech suite within a luxurious, dual-tone cabin

On the safety front, the Arrizo 8 features 10 airbags as standard, alongside features such as ABS, brake assist, Electronic Brake Assistance, and Brake Override System. It also gets an ADAS suite with 18 features.

(Also read: China files WTO complaint against India’s EV and battery subsidy schemes)

Chery Arrizo 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 makes 194 bhp and 290 Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre PHEV unit pushes out 351 bhp and 515 Nm of torque, enabling an EV-only range of 105 km at a stretch. This variant makes the 0-100 kmph sprint in 7.8 seconds.

 
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