Chery Auto Philippines made huge waves at the 2024 Manila International Auto Show by showing off a total of two all-new models.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV
Both of these belong to the brand’s “QPower” lineup, consisting entirely of new energy models. These are the Tiggo 7 Pro Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PHEV), and the fully-electric Chery eQ7. It is also joined by the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV at the 2024 MIAS Chery booth.
The Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV borrows the looks of its internal combustion counterpart but it has several unique selling points such as a 12.3-inch instrument panel and infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an advanced driver assistance system, and many other features.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV from the rear
The new hybrid model also boasts a peppy but more environmentally friendlier hybrid powertrain. Under its hood is a 1.5-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine paired with an electric motor and a three-speed dedicated hybrid transmission.
On this Chery PHEV model, this system can output up to 321 horsepower and 545 Nm of torque. The Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV also boasts a pure EV range of 80 km.
The Chery eQ7 meanwhile gets a slippery-looking aerodynamic compact crossover design. But apart from being easy on the eyes, it has a well-appointed interior equipped with a 12.3-inch dual digital display, an air-conditioning system with a built-in fragrance system, and the Chery L2+ semi-autonomous driving system.
Chery eQ7 EV
At the most, the eQ7's electric motor can put out 208 horsepower and 285 Nm of torque. It also boasts a range of up to 512 kilometers in a single charge.
As mentioned, these all-new Chery models belong to the brand’s QPower lineup. According to Chery, this embodies its pursuit of efficiency and sustainability, whilst keeping in touch with the demand for performance.
For now, the brand is yet to officially launch the two models, but their indicative prices were revealed at the 2024 MIAS. For the eQ7, it will be priced at around Php 2,000,000. The Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV meanwhile, will retail at around Php 1,800,000. Currently, the Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV is priced at Php 2,698,000.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV
If you find yourself at the 2024 MIAS event at the World Trade Center in Pasay from April 4 to 7, 2024. Do take the chance to see these new Chery rides in the metal.
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