Chery confirms second SUV destined for the UK

Chinese carmaker Chery has announced that the Chery Tiggo 7 will also be launched in the UK after confirming its debut model last week.

The brand, which is part of Chinese automotive giant Chery International and already offers the Jaecoo and Omoda marques in the UK, revealed its debut model would be the Tiggo 8 at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, ahead of the car's official launch later this year.

Its second SUV destined for the UK market will be the Tiggo 7, which will be priced at £24,995 OTR for the 1.6-litre TDGI and £29,995 OTR for the Super Hybrid.

It will be on sale alongside the Tiggo 8 later this summer through a UK-wide dealer network.

The Tiggo 7, which will come with a seven-year warranty (or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first), will be available with two powertrains produced by parent company and namesake, Chery International.

The first, a 1.6-litre turbocharged direct gasoline injection (TDGI) engine, produces 147 PS and 275 Nm of torque, giving it 0-62mph in 9.4 seconds with a top speed of 112 mph.

The Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid – the plug-in hybrid model with both self-charging and fast charging capabilities which has CO₂ emissions of 23g/km – offers a range of up to 745 miles (WLTP), including 56 EV-only miles, and is capable of a 0-62mph in 8.5 seconds, with a top speed of 112 mph.

In this version, drivers can fast charge the 18.3kWh CATL lithium iron phosphate battery in 20 minutes (30-80%) or allow the car to self-charge on the go.

It will offer the five-seater Tiggo 7 in two trim levels. The base Aspire grade comes with a multi-function synthetic leather steering wheel, dual-zone air-conditioning, adaptive cruise control, six-speaker Sony audio system, cooled wireless smartphone and front and rear parking sensors.

All Tiggo 7 models come with a curved dual-screen setup and comprise two 12.3-inch displays – one central, the other in the instrument panel, 540-degree cameras with transparent chassis and door opening view and three driving modes (Eco, Normal and Sport).

Chery UK deputy country director, Farrell Hsu, said: “Chery International has proudly developed, manufactured, and exported the Chery Tiggo line-up for over 20 years, with millions of drivers worldwide choosing our SUVs for their blend of style, technology, and practicality.

“Now, with the Chery Tiggo 7, we believe the time is right to introduce this versatile compact crossover SUV to UK buyers.

“Our research shows that customers are increasingly seeking efficient, well-equipped alternatives in the SUV market – and the Chery Tiggo 7 delivers exactly that, combining impressive efficiency with exceptional value and a bold, modern design.”