Engineering:Chery Tiggo 7

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Chery Tiggo 7
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Overview
ManufacturerChery
Production2016–present
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV

The Chery Tiggo 7 is a compact crossover SUV produced by Chery under the Tiggo product series. The first generation was launched in 2016, and a rebadged variant sold by Qoros was planned in 2017 which later became a facelift for the 2018 model year Tiggo 7 dubbed the Tiggo 7 Fly. The first generation Tiggo 7 also underpins the Exeed LX. The second generation model was launched in 2020 and was previewed by a design concept unveiled in 2019.

First generation (2016)

First generation
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Overview
Also calledQoros Young
DR F35
Production2016–present
Assembly
  • China: Wuhu, Anhui
  • Brazil: Anápolis (Caoa Chery)
  • Iran: Bam, Kerman Province (MVM)
DesignerJames Hope
Body and chassis
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
PlatformT1X
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L SQRE4T15 I4 (gasoline) turbo
2.0 L SQR484F I4 (gasoline)[1]
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed DCT
CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Width1,837 mm (72.3 in)
Height1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Rear view (pre-facelift)

The first generation Chery Tiggo 7 was originally previewed by the Chery TX SUV Concept during the 2012 Beijing Auto Show,[2][3] the production version was revealed during the 2016 Beijing Auto Show in China. It is codenamed T15.[4]

Engine options available initially includes a 1.5-litre inline-four turbo petrol engine and a 2.0-litre inline-four petrol engine.

The production Chery Tiggo 7 was later launched on the China car market in July, positioned above the Chery Tiggo 5 compact crossover.[5]

2018 facelift and Qoros Young rebadge

In August 2017, the Qoros Young compact crossover was revealed as a rebadged version of the Chery Tiggo 7. Chery owns half of the Qoros holding while the other half belongs to Singapore-based investment company Kenon Holdings.[6] The Qoros Young never launched on the market, with its design instead reused as the facelifted Chery Tiggo 7 Fly revealed in 2018.

The Tiggo 7 Fly debuted in September 2018. The facelift model continue to use the same powertrain as the pre-facelift model, a 1.5-litre turbo producing 147 horsepower (110 kW; 149 PS) and 210 N⋅m (155 lb⋅ft; 21 kg⋅m). The transmission is a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission or a 6-speed manual gearbox.[7]

Second generation (2020)

Second generation
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Overview
Also called
  • Chery Tiggo 7 Plus
  • Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
  • Chirey Tiggo 7 Pro (Mexico)
  • DR 6.0 (Europe)
  • Fownix Tiggo 7 Pro (Iran)
  • Xcite X-Cross 7 (Russia)
Production2020–present
Assembly
  • China: Wuhu, Anhui
  • Brazil: Anápolis (Caoa Chery)
  • Indonesia: Bekasi (HIM)
  • Iran: Bam, Kerman Province (MVM)
DesignerRichard Koo
Body and chassis
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
RelatedChery Tiggo 8
Exeed LX
Omoda 5
Chery Tiggo 5x
Cowin Showjet
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L SQRE4T15C I4 (gasoline) turbo
1.6 L SQRF4J16 I4 (gasoline) turbo
Electric motor48 V belt starter generator (11PS; 20Nm)
Transmission6-speed manual
7-speed DCT
CVT
Hybrid drivetrainMild hybrid
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,500 mm (177.2 in)[8]
Width1,842 mm (72.5 in)
Height1,746 mm (68.7 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight1,465 kg (3,230 lb)

The second generation Chery Tiggo 7 debuted as a concept during the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show.[9] Engine options of the second generation Chery Tiggo 7 initially includes a 1.5-litre inline-four turbo petrol engine producing 147 hp, 1.5-litre inline-four turbo petrol engine producing 156 hp and a 1.6-litre inline-four petrol engine producing 197 hp.[10]

Tiggo 7 Plus

Launched in September 2021, the Tiggo 7 Plus is a more premium variant of the regular Tiggo 7, aiming at a slightly higher market segment. Marketed as the Tiggo 7 Pro overseas, the Tiggo 7 Plus features a restyled front bumper and grilles and slightly improved interior. The infotainment system of the Tiggo 7 Plus comes with Baidu CarLife and Apple CarPlay and runs on Chery's Lion 4.0 operating system.[11]

The Tiggo 7 Plus is available with three powertrains including a 1.5-litre turbo engine with 156 hp (116 kW; 158 PS) and 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft; 23 kg⋅m) of torque, mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and CVT, a 1.5-litre turbo engine plus 48-volt mild hybrid system with 156 hp (116 kW; 158 PS) and 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft; 23 kg⋅m) of torque, mated to a CVT, and a 1.6-litre turbo engine with 197 hp (147 kW; 200 PS) and 290 N⋅m (214 lb⋅ft; 30 kg⋅m), mated to a 7-speed DCT. The 1.5-litre turbo engine consumes 6.9 L/100 km (34 mpg‑US; 14 km/L) while the 1.5-litre turbo engine with 48-volt mild hybrid system consumes 5.9 L/100 km (40 mpg‑US; 17 km/L). The 1.6-litre turbo engine variant consumes 6.6 L/100 km (36 mpg‑US; 15 km/L).[11]

2023 model year

The Tiggo 7 Plus underwent a facelift in October 2022, initially in China, for the 2023 model year.[12] The facelift features a completely redesigned front end, sharing the same headlight unit as the Tiggo 8 Plus.

Markets

Australia

The Tiggo 7 Pro was introduced in Australia in August 2023,[13] with prices announced in September 2023. It is available in three trim levels: Urban, Elite and Ultimate.[14] All models were powered by the 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol engine mated with a 7-speed DCT. The Urban and Elite trims were front-wheel drive only, while the Ultimate trim is only available with standard all-wheel drive.

Indonesia

The Tiggo 7 Pro was launched alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro in Indonesia on 23 November 2022, as Chery's first models to the market after a 6-year absence.[15] Sales were commenced in January 2023.[16] It is available in Comfort, Luxury and Premium grade levels powered by the 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine.[17] It is locally assembled at Handal Indonesia Motor's facility in Bekasi, West Java.[18]

Mexico

The Tiggo 7 Pro is sold in Mexico as the Chirey Tiggo 7 Pro.[19] It was launched in July 2022, alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro Max.[20] It is available in two trim levels: Comfort and Luxury. All models were powered by the 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine.[21]

Philippines

The Tiggo 7 Pro was launched in the Philippines in January 2021, as a replacement of the first-generation Tiggo 7 in the lineup. It is initially available with a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine.[22] The Hybrid variant was added in July 2023.[23]

South Africa

The Tiggo 7 Pro was launched in South Africa in May 2022. It is available in Distinction and Executive grades powered by the 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine.[24]

The Pro Max variant, powered by the 1.6-liter turbocharged petrol engine, was launched in October 2023. Like the Pro variant, it is available in two grade levels; Distinction and Executive. The latter grade is also available with optional all-wheel drive.[25]

Sales

Year China[26] Brazil Mexico Indonesia[27]
2016 34,178
2017 62,773
2018 26,836
2019 14,759 2,186[28]
2020 64,991 2,595[29]
2021 91,331 4,002[30]
2022 173,821 8,879[31]
2023 52,686 6,349[32] 9,230[33] 344

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