The 2026 Chery Arrizo 8 CSH PHEV is Chery's first "super hybrid" plug-in sedan to reach Latin America, launching in Argentina in February 2026 as a value-priced rival to the Toyota Corolla and mid-size PHEV sedans from Chinese brands already on sale in the region. CSH stands for Chery Super Hybrid, the brand's badge for its third-generation plug-in system, and the Arrizo 8 pairs a 1.5-liter turbo engine with a dedicated hybrid transmission and two electric motors. It is sold in a single Comfort trim in Argentina at launch, with a starting price of $34,600 and a combined driving range Chery advertises at up to 1,300 km. The same CSH platform is also on sale in the UAE and parts of the Balkans, badged identically as the Arrizo 8 PHEV.
Performance & Specs
The Arrizo 8 CSH Comfort combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged Acteco engine rated at 147 CV (105 kW / 145 hp) and 215 Nm with a 150 kW (204 CV / 201 hp) electric traction motor producing 310 Nm, routed through a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) to the front wheels. Chery quotes the system's combined peak output at 205 CV (151 kW / 202 hp) with 365 Nm of torque, enough for a 0-100 km/h time of 7.8 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h. Fuel consumption on the combined WLTP cycle is rated at 4.2 L/100 km. Some international coverage of the same Fulwin A8/Arrizo 8 CSH family — including a Belgrade Motor Show video that headlined "347 HP" — refers to higher-output tunes of this platform sold elsewhere, which Chery's own China-market data lists at up to 355 PS (about 350 hp) on other trims; the Comfort version launched in Argentina is the lower-output configuration verified here at 202 hp.
| Powertrain | 1.5T + 2 e-motors, 1-speed DHT PHEV |
|---|---|
| Power | 151 kW (205 CV / 202 hp) |
| Torque | 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.8 s |
| Battery | 18.6 kWh LFP |
| Range | 101 km EV / 1,300 km combined |
| POWERTRAIN TYPE | Plug-in hybrid (PHEV) |
|---|---|
| HORSEPOWER | 202 hp (205 CV / 151 kW combined) |
| ACCELERATION | 7.8 s (0–100 km/h) |
| TOP SPEED | 180 km/h |
| DRIVETRAIN | FWD |
| BATTERY | 18.6 kWh LFP |
| ELECTRIC RANGE | 101 km (WLTP) |
| COMBINED RANGE | 1,300 km (WLTP) |
Dimensions & Practicality
| Length | 4,757 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,832 mm |
| Height | 1,489 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,770 mm |
At 4,757 mm long on a 2,770 mm wheelbase, the Arrizo 8 CSH sits in the same mid-size sedan footprint as the Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Jetta it's positioned against in Argentina, with the extra length mostly benefiting rear legroom and the trunk. Chery quotes 455 liters of trunk capacity despite the battery and DHT hardware packaged under the rear seats, and a 60-liter fuel tank that, combined with the 18.6 kWh battery, underpins the car's long combined-range claim. Curb weight is listed at 1,805 kg, and the Comfort trim rides on 235/45 R18 tires.
| LENGTH | 4,757 mm |
|---|---|
| WIDTH | 1,832 mm |
| HEIGHT | 1,489 mm |
| WHEELBASE | 2,770 mm |
| CARGO VOLUME | 455 L |
| CURB WEIGHT | 1,805 kg |
Charging & Battery
The Arrizo 8 CSH uses an 18.6 kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery running at 350V, chosen for its long-term durability and thermal stability over higher-density chemistries. AC charging tops out at 6.6 kW, and Chery Argentina includes both a portable emergency charger and a home Wallbox as standard equipment at no extra cost — a notable inclusion at this price point, since many rivals charge extra for a Level 2 home charger. On pure electric power the car is rated for 101 km (WLTP), enough for most daily commuting without touching the engine, while the combined WLTP fuel-consumption figure of 4.2 L/100 km reflects how much of the car's real-world running is expected to happen on battery power alone.
| BATTERY | 18.6 kWh LFP, 350V |
|---|---|
| AC CHARGING | 6.6 kW |
| CHARGING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED | Portable charger + home Wallbox (standard) |
| COMBINED FUEL CONSUMPTION | 4.2 L/100 km (WLTP) |
Design & Interior
The Arrizo 8 CSH carries Chery's current sedan design language: a wide, dot-matrix front grille flanked by slim LED headlights, a low, coupe-like roofline, and a full-width rear light bar with the ARRIZO 8 lettering set into a black trim panel between the taillights. Quad-style exhaust-look trim and 18-inch alloy wheels round out the Comfort trim's exterior. Inside, the cabin pairs a digital instrument cluster with a widescreen infotainment display in a connected dual-screen layout, finished with a mix of leather-style upholstery, wood-look trim on the center console, and a "yacht inspired" rotary gear selector that Chery uses as a signature interior touch across the CSH range. The front seats are six-way power-adjustable, and Chery Argentina lists a panoramic roof as part of the Comfort package's standard equipment.
Technology & Features
The Arrizo 8 CSH's cabin centers on a connected dual-display setup — a digital gauge cluster paired with a touchscreen infotainment system — running Chery's latest software with wireless smartphone connectivity for CarPlay and Android Auto—equipped phones. The DHT hybrid system manages the handoff between engine and motor automatically, with the driver able to monitor battery state and drive mode from the main touchscreen. Chery's regional launch materials also highlight over-the-air update support and a smart key setup consistent with the rest of the CSH lineup, though full feature-by-feature parity with the higher-spec international versions of the Fulwin A8 platform (sold in China under the Fulwin/Fengyun badge) has not been confirmed for the Argentina Comfort trim.
Safety & ADAS
The Comfort trim comes with an ADAS suite as standard, combining active safety systems with driver-assistance features aimed at highway and city driving; Chery's regional materials describe "multiple safety and comfort technologies" without breaking out every individual system by name for the Argentina-spec car. Eight airbags are standard, a figure Chery highlights prominently in its regional marketing for the model, positioning the Arrizo 8 CSH as a safety-forward choice against segment rivals that reserve some airbags for higher trims.
| ADAS LEVEL | L2 driver-assistance suite |
|---|---|
| AIRBAGS | 8 standard |
Available Versions
| VERSION | POWER | TORQUE | 0-100 | TOP SPEED | DRIVETRAIN | BATTERY | EV RANGE | COMBINED RANGE | PRICE | KEY DIFFERENCES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSH Comfort | 202 hp | 365 Nm | 7.8s | 180 km/h | FWD | 18.6 kWh | 101 km | 1,300 km | $34,600 | Sole Argentina-market trim; includes home Wallbox + portable charger, panoramic roof, 8 airbags |
Pricing & Availability
Chery Argentina began sales of the Arrizo 8 CSH PHEV on February 1, 2026, priced at $34,600 for the single Comfort trim, with no confirmed plans yet for additional trims in that market. The car carries a 7-year or 150,000 km transferable vehicle warranty, extended to 8 years or 200,000 km specifically for the hybrid system, and Chery quotes an average cost of about $287 for the first three scheduled services (every 10,000 km or 12 months). Outside Argentina, the same CSH PHEV platform is already on sale in the UAE — where it launched alongside the Tiggo 9 PHEV with electric range quoted up to 118 km and combined range up to 1,200 km, both figures that differ slightly from the Argentina spec — and in Balkan markets including Serbia, where it was shown at the Belgrade Motor Show 2026.
How It Compares
Against BYD's DM-i lineup, the Arrizo 8 CSH is the priciest of this group by a clear margin, and its 202 hp combined output actually trails the similarly-priced BYD Han DM-i's 200 hp only narrowly, while both the Seal 07 DM-i and Qin Plus DM-i undercut it on price by $8,000-13,000. What the Arrizo 8 CSH offers in return is a shorter but still usable 101 km electric range, Chery's longer 8-year hybrid-system warranty, and standard inclusion of a home Wallbox that some rivals charge extra for. Buyers cross-shopping this segment on price alone will find better value in the BYD lineup; the Arrizo 8 CSH's case rests more on warranty coverage, included home-charging hardware, and being a newer nameplate in markets where BYD's PHEV sedans aren't yet sold.
- Long 1,300 km combined WLTP range plus a still-usable 101 km of pure-electric driving for daily commuting
- Strong ownership backing: 7-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty, 8-year/200,000 km hybrid-system coverage, and a free home Wallbox plus portable charger included
- Comfortable mid-size proportions with a 455 L trunk, dual-screen cockpit, and 8 standard airbags
- Only one trim (Comfort) is offered in Argentina at launch, so there's no way to step up to a sportier or higher-range CSH variant locally
- 202 hp combined output is modest for the segment and roughly on par with cheaper rivals; buyers wanting the platform's higher-output tunes (up to 355 PS elsewhere) have to look outside this market
The 2026 Chery Arrizo 8 CSH PHEV is a sensible pick for a buyer who wants a mid-size PHEV sedan with genuinely long range and doesn't want to think about home-charger installation costs, since Chery throws in both a Wallbox and a portable charger as standard. It doesn't win on raw power or headline price against BYD's DM-i sedans already established in similar markets, and the single-trim lineup limits choice. But the combination of a class-leading warranty, included charging hardware, and a comfortable, well-equipped cabin makes it a credible, if not class-leading, entry into the segment. Recommended for buyers prioritizing range and ownership costs over outright performance.
