The Chery Tiggo 9 is the biggest SUV from the Chinese carmaker. Here are some early details.

The new Tiggo 9 sits at the top of the Chery family and while it’s not yet confirmed for South Africa, we understand that it has been earmarked for the global market. Physically, it has a length of 4.8 metres, surpassing that of the current biggest vehicle in the range, the Tiggo 8 Pro at 4.74 metres.

These official images give us a good look at the design language and styling, but sadly there were no interior images accompanying the release from Chery. To underline the flagship credentials, there are some great luxury touches like the retractable door handles and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Inside, you can expect a digital dashboard and digital infotainment screen, as well as numerous digital connectivity enhancements like wireless charging and numerous USB ports. The vehicle is a 7-seater, and with its size, you can expect plenty of cabin space and storage solutions.

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Under the bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine. Outputs of 187 kW and 390 Nm are touted, driving the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. This is the same powertrain as the recently-launched Tiggo 8 Pro Max. Interestingly, all-wheel drive is on the cards, as well as conventional and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The latter will help address fuel economy concerns, which are commonplace for some of Chery’s products.

Watch this space, as we’d be very surprised if this model doesn’t make its way to South Africa. The official Chinese debut will be taking place in the first quarter of 2023 and we’ll update this article if there are further details.

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