By Otsile Kadiege

Shortly after launching their flagship Tiggo 8 Pro, Chery are now gearing up for the local introduction of yet another SUV which slots in above the Tiggo 4 Pro and below the Tiggo 8 Pro, in price, specification and size. According to Chery, the Tiggo 7 Pro has been designed to appeal to the upper-midrange SUV market and comes with a comprehensive range of specifications, above average luxury, and the modern technology that Chery has become known for in South Africa.

Technology

As on other Tiggo Pro models, the Tiggo 7 Pro has no shortage of technology. This includes a digital instrument panel, a full HD infotainment system and digital controls for the climate control centre. “Many of the features that our South African customers have come to love, will also be available on the Tiggo 7 Pro range. These include our omnidirectional airbag system, our 360-degree camera array for easy low-speed manoeuvring and parking and our Chery Voice Command system,” says Tony Liu, Executive Deputy General Manager of Chery South Africa.

Powertrain

All Tiggo 7 Pro models will be powered by Chery’s 1.5 litre turbo-petrol engine with 108 kW and 210 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a new CVT transmission with 9 in-built gear steps.

Availability

According to Chery SA, the first shipment of Tiggo 7 Pro models are en route to Mzansi. The Chinese automaker’s  local arm will announce more details of the Tiggo 7 Pro range closer to the official launch date.