IN RESPONSE to comparatively sluggish gross sales – and a upcoming new-model onslaught – Chery has realigned the Tiggo 7 Professional line-up from three- to 2 fashions, and brought a hatchet to pricing.
The Medium phase SUV will now checklist from $29,990 drive-away for the brand new SE (Particular Version) and $33,990 drive-away for the brand new SE+, representing a reduce of $10,000 on the earlier start line.
It makes the Tiggo 7 Professional SE the sharpest priced providing within the Medium SUV phase proper now.
The mannequin launched in December 2023 with City, Elite entrance wheel drives, and Final AWD priced from $39,990, $41,990 and $45,990 drive-away respectively.
However gross sales of the five-seater have been sluggish, the Chinese language producer’s automobile languishing within the decrease half of the phase with what it will think about a disappointing 2734 models out the door in 2024 (therefore the mid-cycle refresh that arrived on February 1).
The turbocharged four-cylinder petrol Tiggo 7 Professional’s gross sales outcome compares with different Chinese language opponents like MG’s HS that racked up 4552 gross sales in 2024, BYD’s Sealion 6 at 6198, and GWM’s Haval H6 and H6 GT mixed at 12,416.
All are a world away from phase main Toyota RAV 4 (at 58,718).
“With sharp drive-away pricing, the brand new Tiggo 7 Professional continues to supply unbelievable worth with even the entry-level SE well appointed,” mentioned Chery Australia chief govt officer Lewis Lu.
“The Tiggo 7 Particular Version units a brand new normal for worth, combining cutting-edge options, superior expertise, and class-leading security, all at an irresistible driveaway value.
“(It’s) designed to assist households hit the highway with ease, it’s the proper resolution for these difficult instances.”
When it comes to normal gear, the SE options twin 12.3-inch instrument and multimedia screens, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ‘Howdy Chery’ voice command, 18-inch alloy wheels, 16 advance driver security methods, native sat-nav, an eight-speaker Sony sound system, and a full-size spare wheel.
For the additional $4000 the SE+ provides a 360-degree encompass view digicam, panoramic sunroof, powered tailgate, heated entrance seats, and an air high quality administration system.
The great checklist of driver support methods consists of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB),Adaptive Cruise Management (ACC), Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Emergency Lane Holding (ELK), Ahead Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Site visitors Jam Help (TJA), Built-in Cruise Help (ICA), Site visitors Signal Recognition (TSR), Pace Restrict Info Perform (SLIF), Pace Management Perform (SCF), Driver Monitoring System (DMS), Lane Change Help (LCA), Rear Cross Site visitors Alert (RCTA), Rear Cross Site visitors Braking (RCTB), Rear Collision Warning (RCW) and Door Opening Warning (DOW).
Each variants are similar underneath the bonnet powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 137kW and 275Nm, whereas returning a formidable, claimed mixed gas consumption of seven.0L/100km (utilizing 95RON premium unleaded).
Chery says the engine companions with an “superior” and smooth-shifting seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and is now accessible in two-wheel drive format solely.
The Tiggo 7 Professional has a five-star ANCAP ranking earned final yr and can proceed to be backed by Chery’s seven-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee with bundled capped value servicing and roadside help.
2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Professional pricing*
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SE (a)
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$29,990
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New variant
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SE+ (a)
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$33,990
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New variant
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*Nationwide drive-away value.
