Chery Tiggo 7

The Chery Tiggo 7 is a compact crossover produced by Chery under the Tiggo product series.

First Generation (2016-2019)

Chery Tiggo 7
Chery Tiggo 7
Overview
ManufacturerChery
Also calledChery T15[1]
Qoros Young
Exeed LX
DR F35
Production2016 – present
AssemblyWuhu, Anhui, China, Brazil (by CAOA/Chery)
DesignerJames Hope
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover
Body style5-door station wagon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive or four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L SQRE4T15 I4 (gasoline) turbo
2.0 L SQR484F I4 (gasoline)[2]
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed DCT
CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,505 mm (177.4 in)
Width1,837 mm (72.3 in)
Height1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Chery Tiggo 7 pre-facelift rear

The first generation Chery Tiggo 7 was originally previewed by the Chery TX SUV Concept during the 2012 Beijing Auto Show,[3][4] the production version was revealed during the 2016 Beijing Auto Show in China.[5]

Engine options available initially includes a 1.5 liter inline-four turbo petrol engine and a 2.0 liter inline-four petrol engine.

The production Chery Tiggo 7 was later launched on the China car market in July with prices starting from 85,900 yuan to 150,900 yuan, positioning the Chery Tiggo 7 above the Chery Tiggo 5 compact crossover.[6]

2018 facelift

Chery Tiggo 7 Fly (2018 facelift) front
Chery Tiggo 7 Fly (2018 facelift) rear

A facelift was revealed in 2018 dubbed the Chery Tiggo 7 Fly.The Chery Tiggo 7 Fly debuted in September 2018 with prices starting from 85,900 yuan to 113,900 yuan. The facelift model continue to use the same powertrain as the pre-facelift model, a 1.5 liter turbo producing 147hp and 210N·m. The transmission is a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission or a 6-speed manual gearbox.[7]

Qoros Young

Qoros Young rear

In August 2017, the Qoros Young compact crossover was revealed as a rebadged version of the Chery Tiggo 7. Chery owns half of the Qoros holding while the other half belongs to Singapore-based investment company Kenon Holdings.[8] The Qoros Young never launched on the market, with its design instead reused as the facelifted Chery Tiggo 7 FLY.


Exeed LX

In July 2019, the Exeed LX compact crossover was revealed as a rebadged version of the Chery Tiggo 7. Exeed is the premium brand of Chery marketed towards the European market, and the LX is the second model under the brand. The power of the Exeed LX comes from a 1.6-liter turbo engine producing 197 hp. The Exeed LX has a length of 4533mm, a width of 1848mm, a height of 1699mm, and a wheelbase of 2670mm. The Exeed LX will be launched on the Chinese car market in the fourth quarter of 2019 with pricing to start around 130,000 yuan ($18,950).[9]

Second Generation (2020-Present)

Chery Tiggo 7 II
Overview
ManufacturerChery
Production2020 – present
AssemblyWuhu, Anhui, China
DesignerAjay Parameswaran
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover
Body style5-door station wagon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L SQRE4T15B I4 (gasoline) turbo
1.5 L SQRE4T15C I4 (gasoline) turbo
1.6 L SQRE4T15C I4 (gasoline) turbo
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed DCT
CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,470 mm (176.0 in)[10]
Width1,837 mm (72.3 in)
Height1,670 mm (65.7 in)
Chery Tiggo 7 II rear

The second generation Chery Tiggo 7 debuted as a concept during the 2019 Guangzhou Auto Show,[11] Engine options of the second generation Chery Tiggo 7 initially includes a 1.5 liter inline-four turbo petrol engine producing 147 hp, 1.5 liter inline-four turbo petrol engine producing 156 hp and a 1.6 liter inline-four petrol engine producing 197 hp.[12]

References

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