THE first shipment of Chery Tiggo 7 Pro models is en route to South Africa.
It is set to leave many SUV manufacturers possibly shaking in their boots.
The local introduction of Chery’s third unique model range follows its success in other parts of the world, notably Russia, the Middle East and South America.
“Chery is a much-loved brand in many countries that have a similar buying profile, road network and infrastructure as South Africa. For instance, in Russia, the model has been so successful that it has become one of the most popular SUVs in its class,” said Tony Liu, executive deputy general manager of Chery South Africa.
“We first launched the Tiggo 7 Pro in Russia, where it quickly proved its mettle in both hot and cold conditions. The next phase has seen the Tiggo 7 Pro land in markets such as Brazil, Egypt, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Uruguay and the Philippines.
“Having now been fully tested and homologated for South Africa, we can join the global launch schedule and plan to deliver the first Tiggo 7 Pro models to customers in the next couple of weeks,” said Liu.
The Tiggo 7 Pro will slot in above the Tiggo 4 Pro and below Tiggo 8 Pro in price, specification and size. It has been designed to appeal to the upper-mid range SUV market, with a comprehensive range of specifications, above-average luxury and the modern technology that Chery has become known for in South Africa.
All Tiggo 7 Pro models will be powered by Chery’s next-generation 1,5L turbo-petrol engine with 108kW and 210Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a new CVT transmission with nine in-built gear steps.
As on other Tiggo Pro models, 7 Pro has no shortage of technology. This includes a digital instrument panel, full HD infotainment system and digital controls for the climate control centre.
