Chery South Africa has launched the refreshed Tiggo 7, featuring sharper styling, two turbocharged petrol engines, and generously equipped packages all around.
The exterior changes comprise a new diamond-effect grille dominating the front fascia, flanked by new LED daytime running lights that are reminiscent of the bigger Tiggo 8. It features standard 18-inch alloy wheels or optional 19-inch alloy wheels with a new design, roof rails, and heated, power-adjustable side mirrors.
Locally, customers will be able to choose from three distinctive trims: Prime, Prestige, and Legacy. Amenities are separated among trims, such as a multi-function steering wheel, featuring dual 12.3-inch screens as standard across the range.
One screen serves as the digital instrument cluster, while the other is the multimedia touchscreen. The infotainment screen will include Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, as well as Bluetooth, radio, and Chery’s Intelligent Voice Command, activated by saying “Hello Chery.” The Tiggo 7 has a total of three USB ports on board, including a front-row Type-C fast charger.
Other amenities include a 540-degree camera, faux leather seats, a six-way power-operated driver’s seat, and multi-coloured ambient lighting, to name just a few of the luxuries found on the Prestige trim, along with a panoramic sunroof, a power-operated tailgate, and an eight-speaker Sony sound system.
On the practicality front, there is a boot capacity of 565 litres; the split-folding 60:40 rear bench allows for a total of a generous 1,396 litres of cargo space. Other practical features include TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System), dual cup holders for both front and rear occupants, and a front armrest with a storage box.
Safety specifications are generous across the lineup, with all Tiggo 7 derivatives equipped with traction control, ESP, brake assist, and at least four airbags. The latest driver assistance features can be found on the refreshed Tiggo 7, with the following systems available on various models:
– Lane Departure Warning (Legacy)
– Lane Keep Assistance (Legacy)
– Blind Spot Detection (Prestige, Legacy)
– Adaptive Cruise Control (Legacy)
– Integrated Cruise Assist (Legacy)
– Front Collision Warning (Legacy)
– Automatic Emergency Braking (Legacy)
– Door Opening Warning (Prestige, Legacy)
– Rear Collision Warning (Prestige, Legacy)
– Emergency Lane Keeping (Legacy)
– Lane Change Assist (Legacy)
– Intelligent Headlamp Control (Legacy)
– Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (Prestige, Legacy)
– Traffic Jam Assist (Legacy)
The range kicks off with the Prime, powered by a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that develops 108 kW and 210 N.m of torque paired to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission providing smooth gear shifts and strong economy with a claimed combined fuel consumption figure of 6.9 L/100 km. The mid-spec Prestige and top-of-the-range Legacy upgrade to a more powerful 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 145 kW and 290 Nm of torque.
Pricing is as follows:
– Prime 1.5T R429,900
– Prestige 1.6T R499,900
– Legacy 1.6T R549,900
All Tiggo 7 models come standard with Chery’s comprehensive after-sales package, which includes a five-year/60,000 km service plan, a five-year/150,000 km warranty, and Chery’s 10-year/1-million km engine warranty (for the first owner, but it can be transferred to a second owner if the vehicle is purchased from a Cherished pre-owned dealership), ensuring long-term peace of mind.