Chery Tiggo 7
The Chery Tiggo 7 (Chinese: 奇瑞瑞虎7; pinyin: Qíruì Ruìhǔ 7) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automaker Chery Automobile. The fourth model of the company's Tiggo crossover product series, the first-generation Tiggo 7 debuted in April 2016. The second-generation model debuted as a near-production concept car in November 2019, with the production model being revealed later December that year. First generation (2016)
Codenamed "T15", the first-generation Tiggo 7 was first presented in 24 April 2016,[2] before making its public debut at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show.[3] Sales started in China on 20 September 2016.[4] Its design was based on the TX SUV concept, originally showcased at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show.[5][6] Positioned above the Tiggo 5 at the time, initial engine options include a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol and a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol. Depending on the transmission option, the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine is rated at 110–113 kW (150–154 PS; 148–152 hp) and 205–210 N⋅m (151–155 lb⋅ft; 21–21 kg⋅m) of torque. The 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine is rated at 91 kW (124 PS; 122 hp) and 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft; 18 kg⋅m) of torque. The 1.5-litre turbocharged models are mated to either a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) or a 6-speed manual, while the 2.0-litre models are only mated to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT).[7] The first-generation Tiggo 7 would later provided as the basis of the upmarket Exeed LX, which was introduced in 2019.
2018 facelift (Tiggo 7 Fly)The facelifted model was revealed in 21 September 2018 as the Tiggo 7 Fly,[8] before went on sale about a week later that month. The facelifted Fly model carries over the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, mated to either a 6-speed dual-clutch (DCT) or a 6-speed manual, from the pre-facelift model.[9] The facelifted Fly model was first previewed in August 2017, where it was originally planned to be sold under the Qoros brand as the Qoros Young (Chinese: 观致青年; pinyin: Guān Zhì Qīngnián) but was never released for unknown reason.[10][citation needed]
DR F35 (2020–2023)Between 2020 and 2023, DR Automobiles marketed the first-generation Tiggo 7 in Italy as the DR F35. The F35 adopts the styling from the facelifted Tiggo 7 Fly, while sporting a different front grille, along with additional details on the front bumper. It is only available with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, available with either a conventional petrol or a bi-fuel (petrol/LPG) setup (later marketed by DR as the Thermohybrid since 2021).[11]
Second generation (2020)
Codenamed "T1E", the second-generation Tiggo 7 was originally debuted in November 2019 at the 2019 Guangzhou International Auto Show in a near-production concept guise.[13] The production version was revealed in 23 December 2019.[14] Sales were commenced in China on 9 March 2020,[15] with a market debut in Russia later that year.[16]
Tiggo 7 Plus (2021)An upmarket variant of the second-generation Tiggo 7, called the Tiggo 7 Plus, was revealed for the Chinese market in August 2021 at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show,[17] with sales commencing in 27 September 2021.[18] The exterior design features a redesigned front fascia and slightly updated rear taillights, with the Chery logo badge on the rear was replaced by a 'CHERY' badging script placed above the taillights. The interior features an updated dashboard design with its infotainment system running on Chery's Lion 4.0 operating system, which features Baidu CarLife and Apple CarPlay. The Plus version also introduces a mild-hybrid (MHEV) powertrain to the lineup.[19] In select export markets, the 2021 Plus' exterior design was adopted to the global-market Tiggo 7 Pro. In Russia, the model was sold as the Tiggo 7 Pro Max.[20]
2023 faceliftFor the 2023 model year, two different facelifts were introduced for the Tiggo 7 series in different respective markets. The facelift also introduces a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain to the lineup. China (Tiggo 7 Plus & Tiggo 7 Plus New Energy)The facelifted 2023 Tiggo 7 Plus for the Chinese market was unveiled in 29 September 2022,[21] with sales commencing in 7 November 2022.[22] It features a completely redesigned front end, with the headlight units taken from the Tiggo 8 Plus, and an updated interior design.[23] The plug-in hybrid version, marketed under Chery's New Energy series, was unveiled in August 2022 at the 2022 Chengdu Auto Show,[24] with sales commencing in 17 March 2023.[25]
Global (Tiggo 7 series / Chinese market 2024 Tiggo 7)For global markets, the Tiggo 7 series received a different facelift than the Chinese market 2023 Plus models, which was first shown in February 2023 with the Pro e+ plug-in hybrid model.[26] It borrows the exterior design from the Chinese internal-combustion 2021 Plus models, but features a redesigned front bumper and an updated grille. The interior shares the same updated design as the Chinese market 2023 Plus models. In select export markets, the global-market 2023 facelifted model is often marketed with the Pro Max moniker (except Australia and Malaysia), or as a plug-in hybrid model with the Pro e+ moniker (except Russia). The facelift was later introduced in China for the regular Tiggo 7 in May 2024. However, unlike versions sold in export markets, the 2024 Tiggo 7 for the Chinese market adopts the interior design from the Chinese internal-combustion 2021 Plus models.[27]
2025 facelift (Global market Tiggo 7 series / Chinese market Tiggo 7 Plus)The Tiggo 7 series for the global markets received an another facelift, which was revealed in April 2024 during the 2024 Chery International Business Conference in Wuhu, Anhui, and will be marketed for the 2025 model year.[28] It borrows the exterior design from the facelifted 2023 Plus models, but features a newly-redesigned front bumper, grille and rear fascia. It debuted overseas in May 2024 as the Ebro S700 at the Madrid Car Experience in Spain.[29] Chinese models went on sale in 1 November 2024 as the Tiggo 7 Plus.[30]
PowertrainThe second-generation Tiggo 7 series is offered with two ACTECO engines; the first option is a 1.5-litre SQRE4T15C TGDI (turbocharged engine with direct fuel injection) engine, badged as the "230T", which is rated at 116 kW (158 PS; 156 hp) and 230 N⋅m (23 kg⋅m; 170 lb⋅ft) of torque. In most markets, the 230T model is mated to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT), with a 6-speed manual is available exclusively for the Chinese market. The second option is a 1.6-litre SQRF4J16 TGDI engine (marketed as "Kunpeng Power" in China, starting on the Plus version), badged as the "290T", which is rated at 147 kW (200 PS; 197 hp) and 290 N⋅m (30 kg⋅m; 214 lb⋅ft) of torque. The 290T model is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).[15] For some markets, the 1.6-litre model is available with optional all-wheel drive. Since the introduction of the Plus version in China on 2021, the 1.5-litre model is also available with a mild-hybrid (MHEV) powertrain. Mild-hybrid models pair the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a 48-volt lithium-ion battery system, mated to a continuously-variable transmission (CVT).[18] The plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain (marketed as "New Energy" in China, and "e+" in select overseas markets) was introduced in March 2023 on the Plus version in China. Plug-in hybrid models pair the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor (PMSM), mated to a 3-speed DHT, resulting an increase of power output, which is rated at 240 kW (326 PS; 322 hp) and 545 N⋅m (56 kg⋅m; 402 lb⋅ft) of torque, combining for a 80 km (49.7 mi) in electric-only mode.[31] MarketsDepending on the market and specifications, the second-generation Tiggo 7 is exported under different monikers, notably Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 7 Pro Max. Plug-in hybrid models were exported under the Tiggo 7 Pro e+ moniker (except Russia). AustraliaThe Tiggo 7 Pro was introduced in Australia on August 2023,[32] with prices announced in September 2023. Available grades are the Urban, Elite and Ultimate. It is only available with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, available in front-wheel drive (Urban and Elite) or all-wheel drive (Ultimate).[33] For the Australian market, the Tiggo 7 Pro adopts the exterior and interior design from the global-market 2023 facelifted models. IndonesiaFirst introduced in 28 January 2022,[34] the Tiggo 7 Pro was launched in Indonesia on 23 November 2022, alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro, as Chery's first models in the country after a six-year absence.[35] Sales were commenced in January 2023.[36] Adopting the exterior design from the Chinese internal-combustion 2021 Plus models, the Indonesian market Tiggo 7 Pro is offered with three variants, namely the Comfort, Luxury and Premium. It is only available with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.[37] It is locally assembled at Handal Indonesia Motor's facility in Bekasi, West Java.[38] MalaysiaFirst showcased in October 2022 at a media event in Setia Alam when Chery announced their Malaysian re-entry after a seven-year absence,[39] the Malaysian market Tiggo 7 Pro was revealed in 25 March 2024,[40] before went on sale in 21 June 2024.[41] For the Malaysian market, the Tiggo 7 Pro is only available with a single unnamed variant, powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, while adopting the exterior and interior design from the global-market 2023 facelifted models. It is locally assembled at Inokom's facility in Kulim, Kedah. MexicoIn Mexico, the Tiggo 7 Pro is marketed under the Chirey brand.[42] It was launched in July 2022, alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro Max.[43] Available trim levels include the Comfort and Luxury. It is only available with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.[44] PhilippinesThe Tiggo 7 Pro was launched in the Philippines on January 2021, replacing the first-generation Tiggo 7. It is only available with a single engine option; a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, initially as a conventional petrol model.[45] A hybrid variant of the same engine featuring a 48-volt mild-hybrid system was added in July 2023.[46] RussiaThe Tiggo 7 Pro was launched in Russia on 10 September 2020. Variants include the Luxury, Elite and Prestige, with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine is standard across the range.[16] The Pro Max version, based on the Chinese internal-combustion 2021 Plus model, was launched in January 2023. Initial variants were the Prestige and Ultimate, while its initial engine option was carried over from the Pro version.[20] The Elite variant was added in May 2023.[47] In July 2023, a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine option, only available with all-wheel drive, was added to the range, and is only available on the Elite and Ultimate.[48] The Pro Max version received a facelift in June 2024, sporting the exterior and interior design from the global-market 2023 facelifted models.[49] The plug-in hybrid version with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV), was launched in October 2023, alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro e+. Unlike other markets and the latter model launched alongside it, it is marketed there simply as the Tiggo 7 Pro Plug-In Hybrid, thus ommiting the e+ moniker. The exterior adopts the front bumper, grille and plug-in hybrid wheel design from the global-market 2023 facelifted models, while the interior uses the same design found on the Chinese internal-combustion 2021 Plus models, sharing that to the Russian 2023 Pro Max models.[50] The Pro version was discontinued in April 2024, where the model was rebranded by AvtoVAZ as the Xcite X-Cross 7, sold under the company's Xcite marque, which was revealed about a month prior.[51] South AfricaThe Tiggo 7 Pro went on sale in South Africa on May 2022. Variants include the Distinction and Executive. The Pro version uses the exterior design from the Chinese internal-combustion 2021 Plus models, and is only available with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine.[52] The Pro Max version was introduced in August 2023 at the 2023 Kyalami Festival of Motoring, featuring the exterior and interior design from the global-market 2023 facelifted models,[53] with sales commencing in October 2023. It is initially available with two variants mirroring the Pro version: Distinction and Executive. The Pro Max version uses a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, available in front-wheel drive (all variants) or all-wheel drive (Executive).[54] The Premium variant, available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, was added in April 2024.[55] Rebranded versionsEbro S700Under a partnership with Chery, Spanish manufacturer Ebro produced and sold a licensed-built second-generation Tiggo 7 in Spain under the company's resurrected namesake brand as the Ebro S700. It was unveiled in May 2024 at the Madrid Car Experience,[29] and went on sale in December 2024.[56] Based on the global-market facelifted 2025 Tiggo 7 models, initial variants were the Comfort and Luxury. Initial engine option is a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol, with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid (PHEV) will be available later in 2025.[57] It is assembled at the former Nissan Motor Ibérica plant in Barcelona, with the first units rolling out in 25 September 2024.[58] DR 6.0DR Automobiles marketed the second-generation Tiggo 7 in Italy as the DR 6.0, which was launched in 20 April 2022. It is only available with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, available with either a conventional petrol or DR's Thermohybrid bi-fuel (petrol/LPG) setup.[59] A 1.6-litre turbocharged engine option, based on the Chinese internal-combustion 2021 Tiggo 7 Plus and marketed as the 6.0 T-GDI, was made available since 2024.[citation needed] A plug-in hybrid model, based on the global-market 2023 Tiggo 7 Pro e+/Plug-In Hybrid, was also made available at the same time.[citation needed] Apart from different badgings, all DR 6.0 models feature a different front grille pattern design.
Sportequipe 6Sportequipe, a subsidiary of DR Automobiles, sold a version of the second-generation Tiggo 7 as the Sportequipe 6 since 2023, which was first revealed in June 2022 at the 2022 Milano Monza Open-Air Motor Show.[60] The model sported the front fascia design from the non-Pro/Plus versions of the Tiggo 8, while sharing the same engine option, as well supply options, as the regular DR 6.0.[61] A plug-in hybrid model, based on the global-market 2023 Tiggo 7 Pro e+/Plug-In Hybrid, was made available since 2024, positioned as a sportier alternative to the DR 6.0 PHEV. The plug-in hybrid version sported the same front fascia design as the Tiggo 8 Pro/Plus.[citation needed]
Xcite X-Cross 7Xcite, a subsidiary of AvtoVAZ, produced and sold the second-generation Tiggo 7 in Russia as the Xcite X-Cross 7, as the brand's first model. It was first revealed in 13 March 2024,[62] with sales commencing in May 2024.[63] The X-Cross 7 is based on the pre-facelift Tiggo 7 Pro, previously sold in the Russian market between September 2020 and April 2024, sharing its styling and specifications including the carry-over 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, while sporting the same front grille pattern design used by Italy's regular DR 6.0. The X-Cross 7 is initially available with two variants: Enjoy and Techno.[64] It is assembled at AvtoVAZ's Avtozavod plant in Saint Petersburg, which was previously owned by Nissan.
Other versionsTiggo 7 High Energy & Tiggo 7 C-DM (2024)Since November 2024 in China, a version of the Chery Tansuo 06 with a revised front fascia design was sold under the name Tiggo 7 High Energy. The High Energy version is also available with a plug-in hybrid variant, marketed as the Tiggo 7 C-DM.[30] Sales
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