Chery Auto PH extends pre-safeguard tariff prices for the third time

Updated May 14, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

It will cover the additional costs of the import tax.

Chery Auto Philippines has extended for the third time its ‘No Price Increase’ program which excludes the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)’s safeguard duty on its vehicles. The Chinese car brand announced that the extension will be valid until the end of May only.

Chery Auto Philippines 'No Price Increase' program

Avail of Chery vehicles with their pre-safeguard tariff prices this May

To recall, the first extension was announced last March 2021, and was followed by a second extension the month after. Chery Auto Philippines implemented the program to help Filipino car buyers avail of its crossover-only lineup without the additional tax.

The current Chery range consists of the Tiggo 2 and Tiggo 5x subcompact crossovers, the all-new Tiggo 7 Pro compact crossover, and the 7-seater Tiggo 8 midsize crossover. All models are powered by a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine, but only the Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 come with a turbocharger that helps generate 145 hp and 210 Nm of torque.

Blue Chery Tiggo 7 Pro front view

The all-new Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

As part of the program, Chery Auto Philippines is absorbing the costs of the safeguard duty which comes in the form of a Php 70,000 tax on passenger vehicles. Here is the complete list of the pre-safeguard tariff prices of the Chery models available this May:

Chery Model

Variant

Suggested Retail Price

Tiggo 2

Tiggo 2 M/T

Php 695,000

Tiggo 2 A/T

Php 770,000

Tiggo 2 Two-Tone

Php 785,000

Tiggo 5x

Tiggo 5x M/T

Php 818,000

Tiggo 5x A/T

Php 860,000

Tiggo 5x A/T Luxury

Php 970,000

Tiggo 7

All-new Tiggo 7 A/T Pro

Php 1,198,000

Tiggo 8

Tiggo 8 A/T Luxury

Php 1,280,000

Tiggo 8 A/T Luxury

Php 1,340,000

All Chery Tiggo crossovers are offered with several after-sales perks such as a 5-year or 150,000-km general vehicle warranty, an industry-leading 10-year or 1,000,000 kilometer engine warranty, 3-year roadside assistance, and free preventive maintenance service (PMS) for three years.

“The ones who want a Chery shall have a Chery – and we hope that the thousands of pesos that they could save from this program can make things light and easy,” said Chery Auto Philippines President Rommel Sytin. “We will continue to make the Chery experience exceptional from pre-sales, actual purchase, service, and even customer relations. We are not stopping,” he added.

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Know more about Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 2024

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

The Cherry Tiggo 7 Pro is the Chinese marque's entry to the compact crossover segment in the country. Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Price in the Philippines starts at ₱1,250,000. There's also a two-tone trim which has a price tag of ₱1,280,000. Powering this vehicle is a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine capable of generating 145 horsepower and 210 Nm of torque. As standard, the engine is connected to a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Dimensions-wise, the Tiggo 7 Pro spans 4,500 mm in length, 1,824 mm in width, and 1,746 mm in height. Moreover, it gets a wheelbase and ground clearance rated at 2,670 mm and 163 mm, respectively. In the local market, the Chinese compact crossover competes against the likes of the Ford Territory, Toyota Corolla Cross, and Geely Azkarra. 

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Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Launch

Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. officially launched the new Tiggo 7 Pro at the 2020 Beijing Auto Show. It comes with an aggressive design along with sleek character lines. The Tiggo 7 Pro also features a sporty and premium-looking interior that’s highlighted by a two-tone interior color scheme of black and red. 

Chery Auto Philippines launched the Tiggo 7 Pro in January 2021. It goes up against segment rivals such as the Geely Azkarra, Toyota Corolla Cross, Subaru Forester, among others. The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro comes equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that delivers 145 hp and 210 Nm of torque. The engine is paired to a continuously variable transmission.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Exterior

The new Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has an aggressive exterior design. It is fitted with sharp-looking LED headlights and a large grille that features a 3D-like appeal. The Tiggo 7 Pro’s fascia also gets an angular bumper that adds a muscular look to the vehicle. Of note, the Tiggo 7 Pro doesn’t come with fog lamps but it has shark-fin LED daytime running lights instead. 

At the side, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro comes with distinctive character lines as well as a set of stylish two-tone 18-inch alloy wheels. The rear is equipped with LED taillights as well as a tailgate-mounted spoiler with third brake light.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro front view Philippines

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Interior

The interior of the new Chery Tiggo 7 Pro features a two-tone color scheme of black and red. It has a premium vibe and comes with design elements you usually see on luxury cars. This compact crossover also has a leather-wrapped steering wheel, an electronic gear shifter, and an electronic parking brake. Moreover, the Tiggo 7 Pro features a panoramic sunroof as well as a 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen.

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Philippines can accommodate up to five individuals. In terms of cargo space, Chery's compact crossover comes standard with 475 liters of luggage space. The said number increases significantly to 1,500 liters when the rear seats are folded down.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro interior view Philippines

Tech & Safety

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 2024 is equipped with a bunch of tech and safety features starting with the 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen that has Apple CarPlay and Mirror Link for Android. Chery said that it also comes with a 360-degree camera and wireless mobile charging. In terms of safety, the Tiggo 7 Pro is integrated with Driver and Front Passenger airbags, as well as front-side airbags. It also has an anti-lock brake system with electronic brake-force distribution, electronic stability program, brake assist, traction control, hill start assist, and hill descent assist, among others.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro infotainment view Philippines

Platform & Chassis

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro comes with a MacPherson strut front suspension while the rear gets multilink. In terms of braking power, the vehicle is equipped with disc brakes for all four wheels.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro rear view Philippines

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Engine

The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that can put out 145 hp and 210 Nm of torque. The engine is connected to a continuously variable transmission.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro engine view Philippines

Available colors for the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro are Brilliant Teal, Blazing Black, Radiant Red, and Sporty White.

At Php 1,198,000, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 2024 is a good compact crossover choice in the local market, even when compared to rivals such as the Toyota Corolla Cross and Geely Azkarra.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 2024 Price List

 Variants Price
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro CVT ₱1,250,000
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro CVT Two-Tone ₱1,280,000
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro MHEV ₱1,350,000

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Exquisite-looking front end
  • Relatively affordable
  • Well-integrated panoramic sunroof

Cons

  • No Android Auto
  • Comes in one trim only
  • Slightly laggy infotainment screen
 

₱ 1,250,000 - ₱ 1,280,000

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