Chery Auto Philippines has reported that it saw positive growth in sales for the first quarter of 2023. It is likewise set to attain or even surpass its sales targets for 2023 as a whole.
The Chery Tiggo 5X
The top model sold by the Chinese marque for the Philippine market for the first three months of 2023 was the Tiggo 5X at 331 units. That’s equivalent to 75 percent growth compared to last year. The Tiggo 8 Pro meanwhile saw 128 units sold, which is a whopping 86 percent increase compared to how it performed in 2022.
Both the two Chery models outpace the total industry growth which averages at 35 percent over the course of last year. This thus reflects a strong demand for the two Chery models.
How did Chery PH attain this feat? The brand says that its “Summer Blazing Tiggo Deals” promo contributed a lot. It runs until June 30, and depending on the model, this offers all-in down payments for as low as Php 28,888, monthly amortizations for as low as Php 7,796, and cash discounts by as much as Php 130,000.
Its growth in the Philippine market likewise reflects the brand’s 20 years of technological innovations. This in turn is driven by five global research and development centers which are staffed by 7,000 employees.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
With all that said, prospective buyers might want to check out to Tiggo 5X and the Tiggo 8 Pro. For those wanting a compact ride that will do great in the city, then the Tiggo 5X might be more to your speed. Under the hood of this crossover SUV is a 114-horsepower 1.5 engine, and it gets plenty of onboard amenities. Prices for this model then range from Php 818,000 to Php 995,000.
For those looking for a family-friendly seven-seater model, the Tiggo 8 Pro is a good choice. It seats up to seven, and propelling its plug-in hybrid turbo variant is a 1.5-liter mill good for 155 horsepower and 230 Nm of torque. Prices for this three-row model range from Php 1,698,000 to Php 2,500,000.
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