Chery Tiggo 7 Pro priced for Oz

BY MATT BROGAN | 20th Sep 2023

CHERY has announced details and pricing of its five-seat Tiggo 7 Pro for the Australian market this week, the Chinese-built SUV entering the critically important Medium SUV segment from $39,990 drive-away.

Offered in three trim grades – Urban, Elite and Ultimate – the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is one of the brand’s most popular global models with over three million examples produced to date.

It will be offered locally with turbocharged petrol power and with the availability of front- and all-wheel drive, and with equipment levels Chery says will “surprise and delight at every level”.

Beginning with the entry-grade Urban, we find all-LED lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels (with full-size spare wheel), artificial leather seats with front-seat heating, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, multicolour LED ambient cabin lighting, native satellite navigation, dual 12.3-inch infotainment and instrumentation screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless device charging, an eight-speaker Sony-sourced audio system, and ‘Hello Chery’ voice control.

Chery says the variant is equipped with eight airbags, 18 advanced driver aid systems and a driver monitoring system.

The mid-tier Elite ($41,990 d/a) adds or replaces the aforementioned kit list with a 360-degree camera system, auto folding wing mirrors, powered tailgate, illuminated sill covers, optional black-painted roof, cabin air quality management system, and a cargo blind.

Finally, the top-spec Ultimate AWD ($45,990 d/a) adds or replaces as above with all-wheel drive, 19-inch alloys, six drive modes (Eco, Sport, Normal, Snow, Mud, Off-road), red-painted brake callipers, memory mirrors, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, ventilated front seats, and driver’s seat memory.

All Tiggo 7 Pro variants are powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine delivering 137kW @ 5500rpm and 275Nm @2000rpm. The engine is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission as standard and in front-wheel drive format is said to consume 7.0 litres per 100km with CO2 emissions of 163 grams per kilometre (ADR Combined cycle).

The five-seat Chery Tiggo 7 Pro measures 4513mm in length, 1862mm in width and 1696mm in height, and rides on a 2670mm wheelbase. Cargo space is listed at 626 litres in five-seat mode or 1672 litres in two-seat mode.

Chery’s Tiggo 7 Pro is characterised by the brand’s Diamond and Crystal design language that will inspire all future Tiggo models, including a diamond-style front grille and blue laser front bumper treatment.

The manufacturer says the “premium design flourishes” of the model, including slender LED headlights, integrated tail-lights, bilateral exhaust tips and monogrammed rear badge “further add to its premium appeal”.

The Chery range is backed by a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty with includes capped-price servicing plan and roadside assistance program. The first 500 customers to order a Tiggo 7 Pro will benefit further from free scheduled servicing for the first three years or 30,000km of ownership.

“The Tiggo 7 Pro is an effortlessly impressive vehicle that combines style, space, and safety to deliver a medium SUV that will prove the perfect fit for Australian families,” said Chery Australia managing director, Andy Zhang.

“Chery’s Tiggo family of vehicles has recorded over three million sales in more than 80 countries to date, and I’m thrilled to welcome the first to Australia in the shape of the impressive Tiggo 7 Pro.”

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