A Cherry on Top for the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro – the popular SUV gets a facelift
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Image: Chery
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The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro was only launched into the South African market earlier on in the year but after 2 years following its original debut in China, the automaker has recently revealed its facelift. The Tiggo 7 Pro bridges the gap between the flagship Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 4 Pro variants.
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Bolstering sales for the rebirthed Chinese automaker in South Africa, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro retains a 1,5-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 108 kW and 210 N.m with power sent to the front wheels through a CVT gearbox with pre-programmed steps that simulate gear changes.
The Tiggo comprises an elegant exterior, consisting of a hexagonal grille with its three-dimensional diamond-shaped features, slim headlights that we’ve already seen on the Tiggo 8 Pro and deeply scalloped lower bumper with redesigned air intakes. As standard, the Tiggo comes with an edge-to-edge taillight, roof-mounted spoiler, dual faux exhaust surrounds, electrically adjustable and foldable side mirrors with integrated LED indicators
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Inside the cabin, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro features black leather with contrasting stitching, six-way electric adjustment for the driver’s seat, leather-clad steering wheel which is adjustable in 4 different ways, a start-stop button, 7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10,25-inch infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other features include a standard reverse camera, two USB ports in front, one USB port in the rear, a wireless charging pad, multiple colour ambient lighting plus four airbags.
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With the entry-level Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Distinction priced at R409 900 and the range-topping Tiggo 7 Pro Executive model priced at R444 900, they are almost a steal considering all the intuitive tech they have to offer. Chinese brands will continue to do well in South Africa because of these affordable prices, we have seen a great surge in the market with the Haval and looking into the future the Chery is certainly on the same track.
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The facelifted Tiggo 7 Pro is expected to go on sale in China before the end of the year and based on its popularity in the local market, we can expect to see it reach our shores from 2023 onwards although this is unconfirmed.
