Geneva Motor Show 2023: Chery Introduces Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 7 Plug-In Hybrids
Posted by Ahmad Rashad Al Zeer on Oct 9, 2023
Chery's latest hybrids, the Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid and Tiggo 8 Pro Hybrid, stepped into the spotlight at GIMS Qatar 2023. While the Tiggo 8 Pro Hybrid mirrors its e+ variant, the Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid made its global debut at the Geneva International Motor Show 2023 in Qatar. Detailed specs and particulars for the 7 Pro hybrid are still under wraps.
Tiggo 8 Pro Hybrid
A full-sized SUV, the Tiggo 8 Pro boasts Chery's plug-in-hybrid setup, uniting a petrol engine with a hybrid powertrain. The 1.5-liter turbo-petrol engine partners with a PMS electric motor, synchronized with a 19.27kWh battery pack. This dynamic duo is hitched to an eCVT gearbox for seamless gearshifts.
The plug-in hybrid configuration flexes its muscles, delivering a maximum of 320hp and 510Nm, and offers a pure electric driving range of 75km. The SUV is decked out with nine drive modes, giving the driver a diverse range of options.
Externally, the design remains consistent with the Tiggo 8 Pro Max, with the addition of a plug-in hybrid charging port on the left-side front fender. Internally, a pair of 12.3-inch screens take center stage, handling the instrument cluster and the infotainment system. Another screen on the center console manages the climate control system.
Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid
The Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid inherits its design and features from its ICE counterpart, the 7 Pro Max. This hybrid version retains its 5-seater mid-size SUV status, carrying over all the tech from its ICE sibling. The only mystery at present is the powertrain concealed beneath the hood.
Given Chery's current reliance on the Kunpeng e+ PHEV powertrain, which drives the Tiggo 8 Pro Hybrid, it's plausible that the same powertrain will find a home in the Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid, possibly in a slightly subdued state of tune.
Chery is poised to introduce a pair of hybrid-electric vehicles in the Middle Eastern markets, broadening its vehicle lineup. These fresh additions promise sustainable mobility options, marking a significant foray into a new segment in the region.
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