Chery will return to Malaysia – meet the Pro family of 4 SUVs and a sedan; Tiggo 7 Pro and 8 Pro confirmed

In 2021, Chery delivered a total of 961,926 vehicles, up 31.7% over the same period last year and a new record for the Chinese automaker. Equally impressive is 269,154 units the company exported last year, up 136.3% from 2020, and more than enough for Chery to hold the top spot in China’s passenger vehicle exports for 19 consecutive years.

Key to Chery’s export success is the “Pro” range, which now includes four SUVs – the Tiggo 2 Pro, Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro – along with a single sedan, the Arrizo 6 Pro. These models have been well received in several markets worldwide, including Eastern Europe, South America, the Middle East, Asia and Africa.

With Chery set to back in Malaysia, here’s a rundown of the Pro family and what to expect. Currently, Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro have been confirmed for our market, with Omada 5 is also part of the mix (more info on the B-segment crossover from Chery’s new Omada range here).

Tiggo 7 Pro

One of the three SUVs that Chery Malaysia has confirmed, Tiggo 7 Pro is a 5-seat C-segment SUV that will usurp Proton X70, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Peugeot 3008, Nissan X-Trail and Subaru Forester.

Two engines are available for the Tiggo 7 Pro, both turbocharged and four-cylinder. The first is a 1.5-liter engine with 150 hp at 5,500 rpm and 230 Nm of torque from 1,750 to 4,000 rpm, with drive to the front wheels via a CVT transmission with nine billion rpm. virtual number. The engine can also be paired with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to help save fuel – 5.8 l/100 km instead of 6.8 l/100 km without it.

The other option is a 1.6-liter direct-injection engine that produces 197 PS and 290 Nm – peak torque comes in just after 2,000 rpm. Also with front-wheel drive but using a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the fuel consumption of the 1.6-liter engine is rated at 6.6 liters / 100 km.

In its home market of China, the Tiggo 7 Pro comes with amenities such as remote engine start, power front seats with driver-side memory, “self-cleaning” dual-zone climate control with sensors air quality and ioniser, cloud-infotainment system with karaoke mode, voice control, over-the-air software updates, panoramic sunroof and 8-speaker Sony sound system.

There’s also a more premium version called the Tiggo 7 Plus, which has a nicer dual 12.3-inch display on the inside, redesigned bumpers and a slightly improved interior. The infotainment system also runs on Chery’s Lion OS 4.0 with Baidu CarLife and Apple CarPlay.

It’s not certain which version we’ll get, but both should come with a decent amount of safety kit to keep up with the competition. In particular, the Tiggo 7 Pro is available with automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane center assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, speed limit assist, Door opener, parking assist, automatic high beams, six airbags and stability control.

Tiggo 8 Pro

If a larger body and more seats are what you need, yes Tiggo 8 Pro, is another SUV expected to make its debut here. Its wheelbase is 2,710 mm, longer than the Tiggo 7 Pro’s 2,670 mm, allowing it to accommodate two more seats for a total of seven seats.

Occupying the D-segment, alternatives include the Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento and Mazda CX-8, with the Hyundai Palisade and CX-9 also being considered. Like the Tiggo 7 Pro, the Tiggo 8 Pro also has a comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistance systems, while the rest of the equipment list is also very competitive.

Depending on the market in which it is sold, the Tiggo 8 Pro comes with features such as matrix LED headlights, 18-inch wheels, a powered panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch digital display, a digital display 10.25-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charging tray, dual-zone climate control and leather seats.

In terms of power, the sporty 7-seater petrol engine uses the 1.6-liter TGDI petrol engine – also shared with the Omoda 5 – for 200 PS at 5,500 rpm and 290 Nm of torque from 2,000 to 4,400 rpm. A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends power to the front wheels. Other engines from the Acteco line include a 2.0-liter as well as a 1.5-liter with mild hybrid technology.

According to Chery, the 500,000th vehicle in the Tiggo 8 series recently rolled off the automaker’s assembly line, becoming the fastest model to reach production among the company’s seven- and mid-size SUVs. Chinese brand.

Tiggo 4 Pro

The Tiggo 4 Pro is one of the SUV models mentioned when Chery first announced his return to Malaysia, and the B-segment SUV has spotted on our way in the past (it is also known as Tiggo 5x in China).

Built on the T1X platform – also used by the Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro – the Tiggo 4 Pro has no shortage of engine options. Depending on the market it is sold in, two 1.5 liter engines (113 PS NA and 147 PS turbo in South Africa) and one 2.0 liter 124 PS are offered, mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. or CVT.

Referring to the South African specs, the Tiggo 4 Pro is available with six airbags, the usual range of passive safety systems, engine start and keyless entry, cruise control, LED headlights, 7-inch digital instrument cluster as well as 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Given Omada 5 will be Chery Malaysia’s B-segment SUV Packed with more premium features, it is likely that the Tiggo 4 Pro will be missed in our market, although it can still be included to match the more affordable price point.

Tiggo 2 Pro

For something even smaller, we have the A-segment Tiggo 2 Pro (also known as the Tiggo 3x Plus), currently available in the Philippines with four 1.5-litre NA pots making 108 PS and 140 Nm, combined with a CVT continuously variable transmission. nine virtual speeds. The entry-level version of the Pro series measures only 4,200 mm long, 1,760 mm wide, 1,570 mm high and has a wheelbase of 2,555 mm.

Still referring to the brochure in the Philippines, the Tiggo 2 Pro comes with 16-inch wheels, automatic halogen headlights, LED DRLs, manual seats, cruise control, manual air conditioning, starter and keyless entry, dual front airbags, 9-inch infotainment. touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and MirrorLink as well as a 3.5-inch multi-info instrument cluster display.

Arrizo 6 Pro

Away from SUVs, the Arrizo 6 Pro competes with the Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic and Mazda 3 in the C-segment sedan market. Also known as the Arrizo 5 Plus, the Chery sedan is built on the M1X platform and features an infinitely variable transmission. CVT level combined with a 1.5-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine produces 147 horsepower and maximum torque of 210 Nm.

Like all the other models mentioned, specifications vary by market and the Arrizo 6 Pro is available with matrix LED headlights, 17-inch wheels, six airbags, a digital instrument cluster. 10.25-inch, 10.5-inch touchscreen infotainment system, keyless. entry and launch, 360-degree camera, automatic emergency braking and six airbags.

There you have it, a brief overview of Chery’s current Pro lineup. As mentioned, Tiggo 7 Pro, Tiggo 8 Pro and Omada 5 have been confirmed as our upcoming models, but are you looking forward to other Pro models?