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- 7NEWS
2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid price and specs
The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has arrived in Australia, bringing a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, more refined aesthetics, and a comprehensive standard equipment list to one of the Chinese brand's two mid-size SUVs. The Super Hybrid system pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a single-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, sending power to the front wheels only. This is fed by an 18.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. The result is a claimed fuel economy of just 1.4L/100km, and a claimed electric driving range of 93km on the more lenient NEDC testing regime. This powertrain has launched in Australia simultaneously in both the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and seven-seat Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. The system is known as Chery Super Hybrid (CSH), as seen on the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and the upcoming Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. This name differs from the SHS name used for Chery-owned Jaecoo Super Hybrids. For context, the powertrain available in the standard Tiggo 7 Pro comprises a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which sends its power to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The Super Hybrid adds exactly $10,000 to the price of the standard petrol Tiggo 7 Pro, which means the range starts at $39,990 drive-away for the base Urban, and extends to $43,990 drive-away for the top-spec Ultimate. Inside, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is fitted with dual 12.3-inch displays, synthetic leather upholstery, and wireless smartphone mirroring, while the Ultimate adds seat heating and ventilation and a panoramic sunroof. Its exterior features tweaked styling front and rear, with revised LED headlights and the 'next evolution' of Chery's diamond grille design. The brand says this will feature on petrol-powered Tiggo 7 models in the near future. Our launch review of the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is now live, and you can read it here. Pricing Both variants are exactly $10,000 more expensive than their petrol Tiggo 7 Pro counterparts, while also being $6000 cheaper than the comparable Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids. Drivetrains and Efficiency Dimensions Servicing and Warranty Like the broader Chery Australia range, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Chery's individual service pricing is detailed below. For context, a non-hybrid, front-wheel drive Tiggo 7 Pro will cost $2151.93 to service over seven years, while the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid costs the same as its powertrain-sharing sibling at $3174.15. Safety While the petrol Tiggo 7 Pro boasts a five-star ANCAP safety rating, it's not yet clear whether this rating has been carried over to the Super Hybrids. Standard safety equipment includes: 8 airbags, including: Adaptive cruise control Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) Blind-spot monitor Driver monitoring system Lane-change assist Lane-keep assist Rear cross-traffic alert Rear parking sensors Reversing camera Safe exit assist Traffic jam assist Tyre pressure monitor Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Ultimate adds: Front parking sensors Surround-view camera Standard Equipment Like the petrol model, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid range includes two variants, but standard equipment differs between each powertrain. 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Urban equipment highlights: 18-inch dark matte alloy wheels Tyre repair kit Automatic LED projector headlights LED tail-lights Rear fog light Rain-sensing wipers Heated side mirrors Synthetic leather upholstery Leather-wrapped steering wheel 6-way powered driver's seat 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto DAB+ digital radio Intelligent voice command 1 x front USB-A port 1 x front USB-C port 1 x rear USB-A port 6-speaker sound system Dual-zone climate control Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Ultimate adds: 18-inch machined alloy wheels Puddle lights Power-folding side mirrors Panoramic sunroof Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Driver's seat memory function 4-way powered front passenger seat Heated and ventilated front seats Wireless phone charger 8-speaker Sony sound system Interior ambient lighting Colours Five exterior paint colours are available for the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid at launch, and all but one come at extra cost. While the price isn't listed on Chery Australia's website, industry guide RedBook lists prices of $600. 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid colours: Mercurial Grey Space Black: $600 Lunar White: $600 Star Silver: $600
Perth Now
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- Perth Now
2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid price and specs
The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has arrived in Australia, bringing a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, more refined aesthetics, and a comprehensive standard equipment list to one of the Chinese brand's two mid-size SUVs. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Super Hybrid system pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a single-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, sending power to the front wheels only. This is fed by an 18.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack. The result is a claimed fuel economy of just 1.4L/100km, and a claimed electric driving range of 93km on the more lenient NEDC testing regime. This powertrain has launched in Australia simultaneously in both the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and seven-seat Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid. The system is known as Chery Super Hybrid (CSH), as seen on the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and the upcoming Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. This name differs from the SHS name used for Chery-owned Jaecoo Super Hybrids. For context, the powertrain available in the standard Tiggo 7 Pro comprises a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which sends its power to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Super Hybrid adds exactly $10,000 to the price of the standard petrol Tiggo 7 Pro, which means the range starts at $39,990 drive-away for the base Urban, and extends to $43,990 drive-away for the top-spec Ultimate. Inside, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is fitted with dual 12.3-inch displays, synthetic leather upholstery, and wireless smartphone mirroring, while the Ultimate adds seat heating and ventilation and a panoramic sunroof. Its exterior features tweaked styling front and rear, with revised LED headlights and the 'next evolution' of Chery's diamond grille design. The brand says this will feature on petrol-powered Tiggo 7 models in the near future. Our launch review of the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is now live, and you can read it here. Both variants are exactly $10,000 more expensive than their petrol Tiggo 7 Pro counterparts, while also being $6000 cheaper than the comparable Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Like the broader Chery Australia range, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Chery's individual service pricing is detailed below. For context, a non-hybrid, front-wheel drive Tiggo 7 Pro will cost $2151.93 to service over seven years, while the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid costs the same as its powertrain-sharing sibling at $3174.15. While the petrol Tiggo 7 Pro boasts a five-star ANCAP safety rating, it's not yet clear whether this rating has been carried over to the Super Hybrids. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Standard safety equipment includes: 8 airbags, including: Adaptive cruise control Autonomous emergency braking (AEB) Blind-spot monitor Driver monitoring system Lane-change assist Lane-keep assist Rear cross-traffic alert Rear parking sensors Reversing camera Safe exit assist Traffic jam assist Tyre pressure monitor Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Ultimate adds: Front parking sensors Surround-view camera Like the petrol model, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid range includes two variants, but standard equipment differs between each powertrain. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Urban equipment highlights: 18-inch dark matte alloy wheels Tyre repair kit Automatic LED projector headlights LED tail-lights Rear fog light Rain-sensing wipers Heated side mirrors Synthetic leather upholstery Leather-wrapped steering wheel 6-way powered driver's seat 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto DAB+ digital radio Intelligent voice command 1 x front USB-A port 1 x front USB-C port 1 x rear USB-A port 6-speaker sound system Dual-zone climate control Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Ultimate adds: 18-inch machined alloy wheels Puddle lights Power-folding side mirrors Panoramic sunroof Auto-dimming rear-view mirror Driver's seat memory function 4-way powered front passenger seat Heated and ventilated front seats Wireless phone charger 8-speaker Sony sound system Interior ambient lighting Five exterior paint colours are available for the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid at launch, and all but one come at extra cost. While the price isn't listed on Chery Australia's website, industry guide RedBook lists prices of $600. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert 2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid colours: Mercurial Grey Space Black: $600 Lunar White: $600 Star Silver: $600 Turquoise Blue: $600 MORE: Explore the Chery Tiggo 7 showroom
News.com.au
2 hours ago
- News.com.au
2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid review
Bargain hunters looking for a cut-price plug-in hybrid SUV might have just found 'the one'. The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is Australia's most affordable PHEV, with a staggering start price of just $39,990 drive-away for the base model Urban, while the more richly-specified Ultimate is $43,990 drive-away. That positions it some $20,000 less than a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and it even undercuts the aggressively priced BYD Sealion 6 PHEV (from about $45,000 drive-away). It doesn't miss on equipment either, with standard inclusions like LED lighting, 18-inch alloy wheels, twin 10.25-inch screens inside, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, power driver's seat adjust and more. The pricier one adds different wheels, a panoramic glass roof, heated and ventilated front seats, driver's seat memory settings, a wireless phone charger and a surround-view camera system. That's in addition to the full host of active safety tech you'd expect, including autonomous emergency braking, lane keeping, adaptive cruise control and even speed sign recognition and a driver monitoring camera system. Thankfully, there are no incessant unnecessary chimes, and the safety systems are pretty well considered. This five-seat SUV is spacious and well appointed inside, though taller occupants might find the passenger front seat a little high. The back seat is comfortable and spacious enough for adults, and there are the requisite child seat considerations (ISOFIX x2, top-tether x3). It has a decent boot that is big enough for a family's worth of suitcases, but sadly misses out on a spare wheel, making do with a tyre repair kit instead. The powertrain comprises a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine teamed with a grunty electric motor, and they both employ a single-speed hybrid transmission to send power to the front wheels only. There's no AWD model available. It has a claimed EV driving range of 93km from its 18.3kWh battery pack, which is going to do the job for the majority of commuters to get to work and back in full EV mode. It can drive up to 120km/h in EV when the battery charge is above 30 per cent. Once you deplete the battery to a certain point (typically around 20 per cent) it will employ the petrol engine and run in HEV (hybrid) mode, using the engine when it's necessary, or employing the electric motor to keep things moving, or using a combo of both. And it is a very smooth and extremely quiet operator. I didn't get to do a full EV range test, but most vehicles at the launch event got at least 75km of EV driving before the engine kicked in, and when it did, the efficiency was impressive. With a 'depleted' battery in HEV mode, I saw a displayed average fuel consumption of just 4.5L/100km. While that's clearly higher than the claim, it should still mean a theoretical full-fill distance of at least 1000km. Now, if you're an enthusiastic driver, this one mightn't tick the box for you. It is rough riding over bumps, and the steering is light and hard to judge despite having some nibbly feedback at times. The tyres fitted to the Tiggo 7 aren't great, considering they need to harness so much pulling power at the front axle, and while there are adjustable settings for the regenerative braking, it has a pedal feel that is unnatural when you're trying to cruise along in traffic. If you want, there's a clever cruise control system that can start, stop and steer for you, but I found it too unnatural. The brand offers a seven-year, unlimited kilometre warranty for the vehicle, and eight years/unlimited km for the battery pack. Servicing is every 12 months/15,000km, and there's a seven-year capped-price plan, too. As a commuter car it could be a very cost-effective option. But it may also be worth considering the seven-seat Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, which is just a bit pricier but delivers a better drive and more practicality. 3.0 stars Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid FUEL USE: 1.4L/100km BATTERY: 18.3kWh
