Chery and it Jaecoo The sub-brand has unveiled a trio of new plug-in hybrid SUVs (PHEVs), including two for the Australian market.
The Chery Tiggo 9 Pro PHEV was launched at the Beijing auto show today, taking the brand’s range above existing levels Tiggo 7 Pro and coming soon Tiggo 8 Pro Maxis set to compete with the likes of Toyota Kluger And Kia Sorento.
A Chery Australia spokesperson said Car expert The Tiggo 9 Pro is being considered for a local launch, although no further details on a possible arrival date have been announced.
Powering the Tiggo 9 Pro is a turbocharged 4-cylinder, 2.0-liter gasoline engine that produces 175kW of power and 385Nm of maximum torque.
The petrol engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission as well as a three-speed 3DHT electric motor, capable of generating up to 165kW – However, Chery has not revealed the power output of the combined system.
While not providing details on battery size, Chery claims the Tiggo 9 Pro can drive more than 1400km without needing to refuel or recharge, based on fuel consumption of 5.2L/100km in WLTC testing cycle is more gentle.
On the outside, the Tiggo 9 Pro looks similar to the Tiggo 8 Pro Max, although it is upgraded to 20-inch alloy wheels and gets a closed main grille for better aerodynamic performance.
In the cabin, Chery says there’s a 15.6-inch 2.5K resolution infotainment screen, an “integrated multi-function control panel” and 3D stitched seats, but we haven’t seen photos of the interior yet. It.
Shortly after the Tiggo 9 Pro was revealed, Chery’s sub-brand Jaecoo unveiled two additional PHEV SUV models, the J7 and the larger J8.
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J7 PHEV
There is a gasoline-only version of the Jaecoo J7 has been confirmed for launch in Australia later this year, but its PHEV variant is still being considered for the local market.
It is powered by a hybrid-specific 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, with a transmission-mounted electric motor delivering a combined output of up to 255kW and 525Nm of torque.
Compared to the standard J7, the PHEV has more aerodynamically efficient 19-inch wheels, allowing an electric-only driving range of up to 89 km and a combined driving range of nearly 1200 km with a full tank and battery.
Jaecoo’s larger J8 PHEV – which we don’t have pictures of at the moment – is powered by the same petrol engine but has two electric motors on the front and rear axle respectively, delivering a whopping 445kW and 915Nm.
The brand is expected to launch in Australia from the second half of 2024, with J7 features and pricing to be announced closer to its arrival.
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