One of two Chery models launched in Malaysia today is the Tiggo 7 PHEV plug-in hybrid, which is launched alongside the Tiggo 8 PHEV, following the opening of the order books for both near the end of last month.
The Tiggo 7 PHEV arrives on the Malaysian market priced from RM129,800, locally assembled (CKD) from the outset, from Kulim, Kedah. This plug-in hybrid variant will go on sale alongside the petrol-powered Tiggo 7 Pro which continues to be on sale at a RM14,000 rebate from its original launch price of RM123,800.
The internal combustion engine is a 1.5 litre turbocharged TGDi four-cylinder engine that outputs 143 PS and 215 Nm, pairing with a 204 PS/310 Nm electric motor and a single-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). The ICE essentially operates as a range extender, and combined, powertrain outputs are 279 PS and 365 Nm, sent to the front wheels.
For comparison, the Tiggo 7 Pro gets a 1.6 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that outputs 197 hp and 290 Nm, driving the front wheels through a seven-speed wet-dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The electrified segment of the powertrain consists of a 18.3 kWh battery that can be recharged via DC up to 40 kW, getting a 30-80% SoC in 19 minutes, while AC charging at up to 6.6 kW attains the same 30-80% recharge in three hours. Conversely, vehicle-to-load (V2L) is supplied at up to 3.3 kW.
In the Tiggo 7 PHEV, this yields a fully electric range of up to 90 km, and can attain a maximum hybrid range of 1,200 km, this claimed figure being the same for both the Tiggo 7 PHEV and the Tiggo 8 PHEV. Fuel tank capacity for the Tiggo 7 PHEV is 60 litres.
Measuring 4,553 mm long, 1,862 mm wide and 1,696 mm tall with a wheelbase of 2,670 mm, the Tiggo 7 PHEV has a claimed wading depth of 500 mm, which is matched by the Tiggo 8 PHEV; kerb weight is 1,795 kg. Rolling stock is a set of 18-inch alloy wheels, shod in tyres measuring 255/60R18, and these are supplemented by a tyre repair kit.
Exterior equipment on the Tiggo 7 PHEV includes automatic LED headlamps and DRLs, LED foglamps, active cornering and front sequential indicators, LED tail lamps and a hands-free powered tailgate.
Inside, the Tiggo 7 PHEV gets a 24.6-inch (dual 12.3-inch) screen setup for the digital driver’s instrumentation and infotainment touchscreen, with support for wired and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Audio output is by an eight-speaker Sony premium audio system, while an intelligent voice assistant is also included.
For device connectivity, there are USB-C and USB-A ports the front row, while the rear seat occupants get USB-A ports. The front row gets a 50-watt wireless device charger and a 12-volt power outlet, while another 12-volt power outlet is located in the luggage compartment.
Upholstery is by synthetic leather, with heating and ventilation for the front seats in the Tiggo 7 PHEV; the driver’s seat is six-way power-adjustable, and the front passenger seat is four-way power-adjustable. Further conveniences include remote engine start, a cooled front centre console storage box, double-glazed acoustic glass, and rear passenger air-conditioning vents.
For safety and driving assistance systems, the Tiggo 7 PHEV gets lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, lane change assist, lane keeping assist, emergency lane keeping assist, blind spot detection, rear cross traffic alert and braking, front and rear collision warning, adaptive cruise control, integrated cruise control, and AEB.
Also on are traffic jam assist, door opening warning, speed limit reminder, intelligent high beam control, driver monitoring, drive-way information, intelligent avoidance system and multi-collision braking, along with eight airbags, ABS, EBD, emergency brake assist, traction control, stability control, hill start assist, hill descent control, a tyre pressure monitoring system and a digital video recorder.
In Malaysia, the Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV is offered in Phantom Grey, Khaki White and as seen here, Blood Stone Red with a contrasting black roof; this is a RM2,000 cost option.
Warranty coverage is seven years or up to 150,000 km for the vehicle, with an eight-year, 160,000 km warranty on the drive battery, electric motor and hybrid powertrain control unit. Also offered is a five-year service package (free labour) for six service intervals.
For added ownership peace of mind, the Tiggo 7 PHEV, like the Tiggo 8 PHEV, is offered with a one-to-one battery exchange policy should the hybrid drive battery’s state of health fall below 70% during the vehicle’s battery warranty period.
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What the heck! 255/60/R18 thick tyres! Shud be 225
nowadays the thick tyres all are expensive because cruel and kejam govt caught all the tyre smugglers and seized all clone/imitation tyres.
Ni bangang… Ko sendiri sebut smuggler… End up kerajaan pulak yg kejam. Ni berak lalu kpale ke ape? Patut kpale ade otak, ni ada taik..
Enough of low quality car
Ok Toyota salesman, but we won’t care on what you said anyways.
what so surprised ? even tiny bmw X3 , merc GLC , and VW Tiguan using 245 or 255 tyres.
PHEV with good fuel economy is ireelevant now because all malaysian got cheap petrol thanks to govt ruling party
If you want 8seconds acceleration, your car will drink fuel like water, RM 1.99/L also not enough to be economical.
Yet, this PHEV significantly reduces turbo lag for smoothness and comfort.
Ape ke benak nye kpale ko ni? Sbb petrol murah la phev lg relevant dr bev. Phev kan pkai petrol lg. So dah laa petrol turun harga, kete pulak jimat minyak… Kan 2x jimat. Ni sembang pakai kotey je ni.
In 5 years…u throw a small pebble on the road,it will hit a Chinese (including coypaste Protong)car for every 10 cars.
At the rate these Chinese imports flood our market,mighty Toyota and Honda might to reduce prices aggressively,in order to survive the onslaught.Dont mention Tan Chong’s Nissan..it would have been obliterated.Even Dato’ Ben’s Mazda is shivering.
nothing shivering la because tanchong and bermaz are smarter than kintakunte they already plan to abandon japanese principal and shift to distribute china models
Competition is only good for the market.. the more the merrier..
Nice
Game onz, cheaper than same 1.5T PHEV powered Jaecoo J7
total output:347 PS and 525 Nm.
combined output:279 PS and 365 Nm
of course its cheaper, omoda jaecoo is upmarket brand of chery, tiggo on the other hand is the entry level brand under chery
I ‘m not interested in Chinese ev cars rebadge as a Toyo or Honla if I want I buy it directly from the original Chinese brand where it’s manufactured
Pretty sure the tyre size is 225/60R18. The tyre in the pics and showroom unit using 225