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Chery Tiggo 7

The Chery Tiggo 7 (Chinese: 奇瑞瑞虎7; pinyin: Qíruì Ruìhǔ 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.

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

First generation (2016) edit

First generation
 
Overview
Also calledQoros Young
DR F35
Production2016–present
Assembly
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 edit

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]

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    Chery Tiggo 7 Fly (2018 facelift) front
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    Qoros Young rear


Second generation (2020) edit

Second generation
 
Overview
Also called
  • Chirey Tiggo 7 (Mexico)
  • DR 6.0 (Europe)
  • Sportequipe 6 (Europe)
  • Fownix Tiggo 7 (Iran)
  • Xcite X-Cross 7 (Russia)
Production2020–present
Assembly
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)
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]

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    Rear view
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    Interior

Tiggo 7 Plus edit

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]

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    Tiggo 7 Plus
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    Rear view
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    Interior

2023 facelift edit

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.

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    2023 Tiggo 7 Plus PHEV
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    Rear view
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    Interior

2024 facelift edit

China edit

The 2024 model year standard Tiggo 7 went on sale in China in May 2024, with an exterior design resembling the Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV while the interior design is largely unchanged.[13]

Global edit

At the 2024 Chery International Business Conference in Wuhu, Anhui, China in April 2024, Chery showcased an updated version of the export market Tiggo 7. It is based on the 2023 Tiggo 7 Plus with a redesigned front and rear fascia.[14]

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    2024 Tiggo 7 (global)

Markets edit

Australia edit

The Tiggo 7 Pro was introduced in Australia in August 2023,[15] with prices announced in September 2023. It adopts the exterior styling and interior used by the Chinese market Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV. It is available in three trim levels: Urban, Elite and Ultimate.[16] All models were powered by a 1.6-litre 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 edit

The Tiggo 7 Pro was introduced in Indonesia alongside the Tiggo 5x (originally introduced at the time as the Tiggo 4 Pro) and Tiggo 8 Pro in January 2022.[17] It was launched alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro in 23 November 2022, as Chery's first models to the Indonesian market after a 6-year absence.[18] Sales were commenced in January 2023.[19] It is available in three grade levels: Comfort, Luxury and Premium. All models were powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and front-wheel drive, mated with a CVT transmission.[20] It is locally assembled at Handal Indonesia Motor's facility in Bekasi, West Java.[21]

Italy edit

 
DR 6.0

The Tiggo 7 Pro is rebadged and sold in Italy by importer DR Automobiles as the DR 6.0. It was launched in 20 April 2022. The 6.0 is offered in a sole variant, powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. The same engine is also available with a bi-fuel supply with LPG system as an option, marketed by DR as the Thermohybrid.[22]

Since 2023, the Tiggo 7 Pro was also rebadged and sold by DR under the Sportequipe marque as the Sportequipe 6, which was first revealed at the 2022 Milano Monza Open-Air Motor Show in June 2022.[23] Sharing the same engine option with either a petrol or the Thermohybrid bi-fuel (petrol/LPG) setup as the DR 6.0, the Sportequipe 6 features a completely different front end design, derived from the non-Pro/Plus versions of the Chery Tiggo 8.[24]

Mexico edit

The Tiggo 7 Pro is sold in Mexico as the Chirey Tiggo 7 Pro.[25] It was launched in July 2022, alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro Max.[26] It is available in two trim levels: Comfort and Luxury. Both were powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.[27]

Philippines edit

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-litre turbocharged petrol engine.[28] The Hybrid variant, powered by the same engine unit with a 48V mild-hybrid system, was added in July 2023.[29]

Russia edit

The Tiggo 7 Pro was launched in Russia in 10 September 2020. It is available in three grade levels: Luxury, Elite and Prestige. All models were powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.[30]

The Pro Max variant was launched in January 2023. Powered by the same 1.5-litre turbocharged engine unit as the Pro variant, it is initially available in two grade levels: Prestige and Ultimate.[31] The Elite grade was added in May 2023.[32] In July 2023, the Elite and Ultimate grades received an option of a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with all-wheel drive.[33]

The plug-in hybrid variant, powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV), was launched alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro e+ in October 2023.[34]

A locally assembled rebadged version of the Tiggo 7 Pro was revealed in 13 March 2024 as the Xcite X-Cross 7. It is produced at AvtoVAZ's facility in Saint Petersburg, which was previously owned by Nissan.[35]

The Pro variant was discontinued in April 2024.[36]

South Africa edit

The Tiggo 7 Pro was launched in South Africa in May 2022. It is available in two grade levels: Distinction and Executive. Both were powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and front-wheel drive, mated with a CVT transmission.[37]

The Pro Max variant, powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, was launched in October 2023. It is initially available in two grade levels: Distinction and Executive. Both grades were front-wheel drive, with the latter is also available with optional all-wheel drive.[38] The Premium grade, available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, was added in April 2024.[39]

Sales edit

Year China[40] Brazil Mexico Turkey Indonesia[41]
2016 34,178
2017 62,773
2018 26,836
2019 14,759 2,186[42]
2020 64,991 2,595[43]
2021 91,331 4,002[44]
2022 173,821 8,879[45]
2023 52,686 6,349[46] 9,230[47] 13,088[48] 344

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