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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Why Chery Australia is bringing its Toyota Kluger rival with only PHEV power
Chery Australia has just launched Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants of its previously petrol-only Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs, and now the next model in the lineup is set to go without petrol options altogether. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is due in Australia in the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, and it has now been confirmed that it will only be available in this PHEV guise – a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol powertrain, available overseas, won't be offered here at launch. Speaking at the local launch for the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids, Chery Australia chief operating officer Lucas Harris confirmed to CarExpert that the brand will "only introduce the Super Hybrid variant of Tiggo 9" and outlined several reasons why. "Frankly, I think it's a better car. We, as a global business, are much more focused on moving towards new energy, which is obviously Super Hybrid and BEV (battery-electric vehicle)," he said. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "The Super Hybrid Tiggo 9 performance is exceptional, I think we'll be able to price it – like our other products – very competitively, and to be able to deliver great value. "I'm just not sure that in our lineup, if you look at all the way from Tiggo 4 right through to Tiggo 9, it doesn't make sense in that lineup to introduce an [internal combustion] Tiggo 9." Chery Australia hasn't confirmed performance, range or economy figures, but has confirmed the local Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will use a turbo 1.5-litre engine mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, like the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8. For context, the petrol powertrain available overseas features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, paired with an eight-speed Aisin automatic transmission, with drive sent to all four wheels. "If we were to introduce [the petrol] hypothetically, it probably would end up being priced very similarly to a Tiggo 8 plug-in hybrid, for example," Mr Harris told CarExpert. "In which case, it doesn't make much sense, and the driving experience in those Super Hybrids is just so much better than any ICE vehicle. I just don't think it would add any depth to the product range by offering too many models." Pricing for the Tiggo 9 has yet to be confirmed, though the smaller Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is priced from $45,990 to $49,990 drive-away. The Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is therefore expected to be more expensive, likely around $55,000, although it could still significantly undercut rivals such as the Mazda CX-80 P50e (priced from $76,245 before on-roads) and the Kia Sorento PHEV (from $84,660 before on-roads). MORE: Chery taking on Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-80 with new plug-in hybrid large SUV MORE: Everything Chery Content originally sourced from: Chery Australia has just launched Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants of its previously petrol-only Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs, and now the next model in the lineup is set to go without petrol options altogether. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is due in Australia in the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, and it has now been confirmed that it will only be available in this PHEV guise – a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol powertrain, available overseas, won't be offered here at launch. Speaking at the local launch for the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids, Chery Australia chief operating officer Lucas Harris confirmed to CarExpert that the brand will "only introduce the Super Hybrid variant of Tiggo 9" and outlined several reasons why. "Frankly, I think it's a better car. We, as a global business, are much more focused on moving towards new energy, which is obviously Super Hybrid and BEV (battery-electric vehicle)," he said. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "The Super Hybrid Tiggo 9 performance is exceptional, I think we'll be able to price it – like our other products – very competitively, and to be able to deliver great value. "I'm just not sure that in our lineup, if you look at all the way from Tiggo 4 right through to Tiggo 9, it doesn't make sense in that lineup to introduce an [internal combustion] Tiggo 9." Chery Australia hasn't confirmed performance, range or economy figures, but has confirmed the local Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will use a turbo 1.5-litre engine mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, like the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8. For context, the petrol powertrain available overseas features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, paired with an eight-speed Aisin automatic transmission, with drive sent to all four wheels. "If we were to introduce [the petrol] hypothetically, it probably would end up being priced very similarly to a Tiggo 8 plug-in hybrid, for example," Mr Harris told CarExpert. "In which case, it doesn't make much sense, and the driving experience in those Super Hybrids is just so much better than any ICE vehicle. I just don't think it would add any depth to the product range by offering too many models." Pricing for the Tiggo 9 has yet to be confirmed, though the smaller Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is priced from $45,990 to $49,990 drive-away. The Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is therefore expected to be more expensive, likely around $55,000, although it could still significantly undercut rivals such as the Mazda CX-80 P50e (priced from $76,245 before on-roads) and the Kia Sorento PHEV (from $84,660 before on-roads). MORE: Chery taking on Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-80 with new plug-in hybrid large SUV MORE: Everything Chery Content originally sourced from: Chery Australia has just launched Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants of its previously petrol-only Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs, and now the next model in the lineup is set to go without petrol options altogether. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is due in Australia in the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, and it has now been confirmed that it will only be available in this PHEV guise – a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol powertrain, available overseas, won't be offered here at launch. Speaking at the local launch for the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids, Chery Australia chief operating officer Lucas Harris confirmed to CarExpert that the brand will "only introduce the Super Hybrid variant of Tiggo 9" and outlined several reasons why. "Frankly, I think it's a better car. We, as a global business, are much more focused on moving towards new energy, which is obviously Super Hybrid and BEV (battery-electric vehicle)," he said. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "The Super Hybrid Tiggo 9 performance is exceptional, I think we'll be able to price it – like our other products – very competitively, and to be able to deliver great value. "I'm just not sure that in our lineup, if you look at all the way from Tiggo 4 right through to Tiggo 9, it doesn't make sense in that lineup to introduce an [internal combustion] Tiggo 9." Chery Australia hasn't confirmed performance, range or economy figures, but has confirmed the local Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will use a turbo 1.5-litre engine mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, like the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8. For context, the petrol powertrain available overseas features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, paired with an eight-speed Aisin automatic transmission, with drive sent to all four wheels. "If we were to introduce [the petrol] hypothetically, it probably would end up being priced very similarly to a Tiggo 8 plug-in hybrid, for example," Mr Harris told CarExpert. "In which case, it doesn't make much sense, and the driving experience in those Super Hybrids is just so much better than any ICE vehicle. I just don't think it would add any depth to the product range by offering too many models." Pricing for the Tiggo 9 has yet to be confirmed, though the smaller Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is priced from $45,990 to $49,990 drive-away. The Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is therefore expected to be more expensive, likely around $55,000, although it could still significantly undercut rivals such as the Mazda CX-80 P50e (priced from $76,245 before on-roads) and the Kia Sorento PHEV (from $84,660 before on-roads). MORE: Chery taking on Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-80 with new plug-in hybrid large SUV MORE: Everything Chery Content originally sourced from: Chery Australia has just launched Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants of its previously petrol-only Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs, and now the next model in the lineup is set to go without petrol options altogether. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is due in Australia in the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, and it has now been confirmed that it will only be available in this PHEV guise – a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol powertrain, available overseas, won't be offered here at launch. Speaking at the local launch for the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids, Chery Australia chief operating officer Lucas Harris confirmed to CarExpert that the brand will "only introduce the Super Hybrid variant of Tiggo 9" and outlined several reasons why. "Frankly, I think it's a better car. We, as a global business, are much more focused on moving towards new energy, which is obviously Super Hybrid and BEV (battery-electric vehicle)," he said. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. "The Super Hybrid Tiggo 9 performance is exceptional, I think we'll be able to price it – like our other products – very competitively, and to be able to deliver great value. "I'm just not sure that in our lineup, if you look at all the way from Tiggo 4 right through to Tiggo 9, it doesn't make sense in that lineup to introduce an [internal combustion] Tiggo 9." Chery Australia hasn't confirmed performance, range or economy figures, but has confirmed the local Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will use a turbo 1.5-litre engine mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, like the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8. For context, the petrol powertrain available overseas features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, paired with an eight-speed Aisin automatic transmission, with drive sent to all four wheels. "If we were to introduce [the petrol] hypothetically, it probably would end up being priced very similarly to a Tiggo 8 plug-in hybrid, for example," Mr Harris told CarExpert. "In which case, it doesn't make much sense, and the driving experience in those Super Hybrids is just so much better than any ICE vehicle. I just don't think it would add any depth to the product range by offering too many models." Pricing for the Tiggo 9 has yet to be confirmed, though the smaller Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is priced from $45,990 to $49,990 drive-away. The Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is therefore expected to be more expensive, likely around $55,000, although it could still significantly undercut rivals such as the Mazda CX-80 P50e (priced from $76,245 before on-roads) and the Kia Sorento PHEV (from $84,660 before on-roads). MORE: Chery taking on Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-80 with new plug-in hybrid large SUV MORE: Everything Chery Content originally sourced from:
7NEWS
4 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Why Chery Australia is bringing its Toyota Kluger rival with only PHEV power
Chery Australia has just launched Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants of its previously petrol-only Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs, and now the next model in the lineup is set to go without petrol options altogether. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is due in Australia in the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, and it has now been confirmed that it will only be available in this PHEV guise – a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol powertrain, available overseas, won't be offered here at launch. Speaking at the local launch for the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids, Chery Australia chief operating officer Lucas Harris confirmed to CarExpert that the brand will 'only introduce the Super Hybrid variant of Tiggo 9' and outlined several reasons why. 'Frankly, I think it's a better car. We, as a global business, are much more focused on moving towards new energy, which is obviously Super Hybrid and BEV (battery-electric vehicle),' he said. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. 'The Super Hybrid Tiggo 9 performance is exceptional, I think we'll be able to price it – like our other products – very competitively, and to be able to deliver great value. 'I'm just not sure that in our lineup, if you look at all the way from Tiggo 4 right through to Tiggo 9, it doesn't make sense in that lineup to introduce an [internal combustion] Tiggo 9.' Chery Australia hasn't confirmed performance, range or economy figures, but has confirmed the local Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will use a turbo 1.5-litre engine mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, like the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8. For context, the petrol powertrain available overseas features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, paired with an eight-speed Aisin automatic transmission, with drive sent to all four wheels. 'If we were to introduce [the petrol] hypothetically, it probably would end up being priced very similarly to a Tiggo 8 plug-in hybrid, for example,' Mr Harris told CarExpert. 'In which case, it doesn't make much sense, and the driving experience in those Super Hybrids is just so much better than any ICE vehicle. I just don't think it would add any depth to the product range by offering too many models.' Pricing for the Tiggo 9 has yet to be confirmed, though the smaller Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is priced from $45,990 to $49,990 drive-away. The Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is therefore expected to be more expensive, likely around $55,000, although it could still significantly undercut rivals such as the Mazda CX-80 P50e (priced from $76,245 before on-roads) and the Kia Sorento PHEV (from $84,660 before on-roads).
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Why Chery Australia is bringing its Toyota Kluger rival with only PHEV power
Chery Australia has just launched Super Hybrid plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variants of its previously petrol-only Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs, and now the next model in the lineup is set to go without petrol options altogether. The Chery Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is due in Australia in the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, and it has now been confirmed that it will only be available in this PHEV guise – a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol powertrain, available overseas, won't be offered here at launch. Speaking at the local launch for the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids, Chery Australia chief operating officer Lucas Harris confirmed to CarExpert that the brand will 'only introduce the Super Hybrid variant of Tiggo 9' and outlined several reasons why. 'Frankly, I think it's a better car. We, as a global business, are much more focused on moving towards new energy, which is obviously Super Hybrid and BEV (battery-electric vehicle),' he said. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'The Super Hybrid Tiggo 9 performance is exceptional, I think we'll be able to price it – like our other products – very competitively, and to be able to deliver great value. 'I'm just not sure that in our lineup, if you look at all the way from Tiggo 4 right through to Tiggo 9, it doesn't make sense in that lineup to introduce an [internal combustion] Tiggo 9.' Chery Australia hasn't confirmed performance, range or economy figures, but has confirmed the local Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will use a turbo 1.5-litre engine mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, like the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8. For context, the petrol powertrain available overseas features a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, paired with an eight-speed Aisin automatic transmission, with drive sent to all four wheels. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'If we were to introduce [the petrol] hypothetically, it probably would end up being priced very similarly to a Tiggo 8 plug-in hybrid, for example,' Mr Harris told CarExpert. 'In which case, it doesn't make much sense, and the driving experience in those Super Hybrids is just so much better than any ICE vehicle. I just don't think it would add any depth to the product range by offering too many models.' Pricing for the Tiggo 9 has yet to be confirmed, though the smaller Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is priced from $45,990 to $49,990 drive-away. The Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is therefore expected to be more expensive, likely around $55,000, although it could still significantly undercut rivals such as the Mazda CX-80 P50e (priced from $76,245 before on-roads) and the Kia Sorento PHEV (from $84,660 before on-roads). MORE: Chery taking on Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-80 with new plug-in hybrid large SUV MORE: Everything Chery
7NEWS
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Chery taking on Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-80 with new plug-in hybrid large SUV
The Chery Tiggo 9 will be the next model from the Chinese brand to offer its Super Hybrid technology. Chery has confirmed the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will complete its quartet of electrified SUVs in Australia as part of a promotional tie-in with, what else, Marvel's upcoming film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It joins two other plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, which are launching now, plus the Tiggo 4 Hybrid – a conventional hybrid small SUV that can't be plugged in. Featuring seven seats, the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will become the Chery brand's flagship model. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Chery has previously confirmed the Tiggo 9 is due on sale here during the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, but hadn't confirmed what powertrains it would offer. It's unclear if the Tiggo 9 will also be available locally with its petrol powertrain: a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 183kW of power and 385Nm of torque. The Tiggo 9 is a close relation to the Jaecoo J8 which, confusingly, is sold as the Chery Tiggo 9 in China. That means we'll therefore get both the 'global' Tiggo 9 and the Chinese-market one already on sale. The Chinese-market Tiggo 9 is offered with a PHEV powertrain comprising a 115kW/220Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine mated with a three-speed transmission and a 165kW/390Nm electric motor, for total system outputs of 280kW and 610Nm. Chery Australia hasn't confirmed performance, range or economy figures, but has confirmed the local Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will continue to use a turbo 1.5-litre engine mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission. Pricing remains a question mark, though the smaller Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is priced from $45,990 to $49,990 drive-away. The Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is therefore expected to be pricier, though it may still significantly undercut rivals such as the Mazda CX-80 P50e (priced from $76,245 before on-roads) and Kia Sorento PHEV (from $84,660 before on-roads). The Chinese-market Tiggo 9 launched here earlier this year with Jaecoo J8 badging, exclusively in a five-seat configuration with a turbocharged petrol engine. Chery's spinoff brand Omoda Jaecoo said it'll provide feedback from customers to its head office about a potential lineup expansion, including the introduction of a PHEV powertrain. At 4810mm long and 1925mm wide on a 2800mm wheelbase, the Tiggo 9 is almost identical in size to the Kia Sorento. In addition to slightly different exterior styling, including a unique grille and C/D-pillar treatment, the Chery Tiggo 9 and Jaecoo J8 differ in interior layout. The 'global' Tiggo 9 features a different dashboard with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. Given Chery's focus on the 'family, urban buyer', the Tiggo 9 is set to miss out on some of the more decadent features in the Jaecoo J8, such as its fragrance dispenser. However, given how widely available luxury features like ventilated front seats and panoramic sunroofs are in the Chery Australia lineup, we don't expect the Tiggo 9 to be barebones at all. Stay tuned to CarExpert for more coverage on the Chery Tiggo 9.
Perth Now
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Chery taking on Kia Sorento, Mazda CX-80 with new plug-in hybrid large SUV
The Chery Tiggo 9 will be the next model from the Chinese brand to offer its Super Hybrid technology. Chery has confirmed the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will complete its quartet of electrified SUVs in Australia as part of a promotional tie-in with, what else, Marvel's upcoming film The Fantastic Four: First Steps. It joins two other plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, which are launching now, plus the Tiggo 4 Hybrid – a conventional hybrid small SUV that can't be plugged in. Featuring seven seats, the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will become the Chery brand's flagship model. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Chery has previously confirmed the Tiggo 9 is due on sale here during the third quarter (July to September) of 2025, but hadn't confirmed what powertrains it would offer. It's unclear if the Tiggo 9 will also be available locally with its petrol powertrain: a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 183kW of power and 385Nm of torque. The Tiggo 9 is a close relation to the Jaecoo J8 which, confusingly, is sold as the Chery Tiggo 9 in China. That means we'll therefore get both the 'global' Tiggo 9 and the Chinese-market one already on sale. The Chinese-market Tiggo 9 is offered with a PHEV powertrain comprising a 115kW/220Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine mated with a three-speed transmission and a 165kW/390Nm electric motor, for total system outputs of 280kW and 610Nm. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Chery Australia hasn't confirmed performance, range or economy figures, but has confirmed the local Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid will continue to use a turbo 1.5-litre engine mated with a three-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission. Pricing remains a question mark, though the smaller Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid is priced from $45,990 to $49,990 drive-away. The Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid is therefore expected to be pricier, though it may still significantly undercut rivals such as the Mazda CX-80 P50e (priced from $76,245 before on-roads) and Kia Sorento PHEV (from $84,660 before on-roads). Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Chinese-market Tiggo 9 launched here earlier this year with Jaecoo J8 badging, exclusively in a five-seat configuration with a turbocharged petrol engine. Chery's spinoff brand Omoda Jaecoo said it'll provide feedback from customers to its head office about a potential lineup expansion, including the introduction of a PHEV powertrain. At 4810mm long and 1925mm wide on a 2800mm wheelbase, the Tiggo 9 is almost identical in size to the Kia Sorento. In addition to slightly different exterior styling, including a unique grille and C/D-pillar treatment, the Chery Tiggo 9 and Jaecoo J8 differ in interior layout. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The 'global' Tiggo 9 features a different dashboard with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. Given Chery's focus on the 'family, urban buyer', the Tiggo 9 is set to miss out on some of the more decadent features in the Jaecoo J8, such as its fragrance dispenser. However, given how widely available luxury features like ventilated front seats and panoramic sunroofs are in the Chery Australia lineup, we don't expect the Tiggo 9 to be barebones at all. Stay tuned to CarExpert for more coverage on the Chery Tiggo 9. MORE: Everything Chery
