Lastly, the Chery Tiggo 7 Professional is formally launched in Malaysia. We’ve confirmed you the C-segment SUV rival to the Proton X70 in full greater than as soon as now, however there was a lacking jigsaw piece – the worth. So, right here you go – accessible in a single CKD domestically assembled spec, the Tiggo 7 Professional retails for RM123,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. The RRP is a good bit decrease than the the ‘beneath RM130k’ estimate offered. The primary 2,000 prospects solely pay RM119,800, which is relatively surprising.
Clearly, the Tiggo 7 Professional’s excellent level is the content material for the cash. With a RM123,800 price ticket, it’s apparent that Chery has the Proton X70 (and different price-point rivals such because the Honda HR-V and Toyota Corolla Cross) in its sights. With the 1.8 TGDi now discontinued, the Geely Boyue-based X70 vary tops out at RM126,800 with the 1.5 TGDi Premium X 2WD. However a facelift is simply across the nook…
At 4,513 mm lengthy, 1,862 mm vast and 1,696 mm tall, the Tiggo 7 Professional is six millimetres shorter, 31 mm wider and two millimetres taller than the X70, whereas its 2,670 mm wheelbase is similar to the Proton’s. With out a tape, the Chery seems wider than the Geely Boyue-based X70. The T7’s boot takes in 475 litres, and max quantity is 1,672 litres with the rear seats folded.
The smaller Omoda 5 is an effective in-house reference, because it’s now a standard sight on Malaysian roads. In comparison with the B-segment SUV, the Tiggo 7 Professional is 113 mm longer, 32 mm wider and 108 mm taller – all are vital margins. On the opposite finish of the size, the segment-up Tiggo 8 Professional with three rows of seating is 209 mm longer, though there’s not a lot distinction in width and peak (T7 is 2mm wider and 9mm shorter).
In comparison with the bold-faced and low-slung Omoda 5, the Tiggo 7 seems extra like a standard SUV. The upright physique sports activities an upswept window line and blacked-out D-pillars for the de rigueur ‘floating roof’ impact. Whereas not as wild because the O5’s face, the T7 fascia is fairly daring with a big hexagonal grille housing diamond studs. The blue fins on the air inlets are fairly distinctive.
Elsewhere, you’ll additionally discover slim LED headlights with sequential indicators, LED daytime working lights which can be mounted low on the bumper, robust haunches on the rear of the profile and full-width LED taillights. What do you consider the Tiggo 7 Professional’s seems in comparison with the exuberance of the Omoda 5 and good-looking massive brother Tiggo 8 Professional?
Inside, the Tiggo 7 Professional follows the model of the Tiggo 8 Professional with a clear, minimalist dashboard. The centrepiece is a widescreen show panel with two 12.3-inch shows for the devices and infotainment (Chery likes to model this as a 24.6-inch dual-screen). Wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are commonplace, and sound comes from an eight-speaker Sony system, as per the T8.
The cabin additionally options dual-zone local weather management, a 50W wi-fi charger, 64-colour ambient lighting, keyless entry with walk-away auto lock, push-button begin, six-way driver and four-way passenger powered seats, fake leather-based upholstery, panoramic glass roof, 360-degree digital camera system and a powered tailgate.
For trim, the T7 will get shiny mock carbon fibre as an alternative of the matte wooden within the T8. This, and the pink brake calipers, appear to be pointless ‘sporty’ cues on an SUV that’s under no circumstances sporty to drive. However Malaysian carbuyers are recognized to love all issues sporty, even on entry-level premium model automobiles.
What’s additionally ‘sporty’ is the efficiency of the T7 off the road. Beneath the hood (and enormous plastic protect) is a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 197 hp and 290 Nm of torque. Drive is distributed to the entrance wheels by a seven-speed moist dual-clutch transmission. The 0-100 km/h time is 8.3 seconds and prime pace is 205 km/h.
By the way in which, with final month’s replace, all variants of the Proton X70 now include a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo engine with 177 PS/255 Nm. The 184 PS/300 Nm 1.8-litre turbo-four has been discontinued.
Within the security division, the Tiggo 7 Professional is fitted as commonplace with seven airbags, stability management and driver assists that embrace autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane centring help, rear collision alert, blind spot monitoring with collision prevention, rear cross site visitors alert with auto brake and auto excessive beam.
Color choices embrace Carbon Black, Platinum Gray, Nasdaq Silver and Khaki White with a black roof. As soon as once more, the Chery Tiggo 7 Professional is priced at RM123,800 and the guarantee is seven years or 150,000 km, plus 5 years of free labour service and 7 years of free towing service. So, what do you consider the Tiggo 7 Professional’s design and bundle?
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GALLERY: Chery Tiggo 7 Professional – Platinum Gray
GALLERY: Chery Tiggo 7 Professional – Khaki White
GALLERY: Chery Tiggo 7 Professional – Carbon Black
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