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CHERY GOES UPMARKET WITH PREMIUM-CLASS ALL-NEW TIGGO 7 PRO

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While still remaining focused on consumers looking for great value in their new cars, Chery Auto Philippine­s is also setting its sights on a new segment of buyers who still want value but desire more luxury and premium features.

It is precisely this segment that Chery is targeting with its all-new Tiggo 7 Pro compact crossover. The public first got a sneak peek at the all-new Tiggo 7 at the online auto show MIAS Wired last December but is only getting the full details on the new car today.

“We are excited to finally give the full reveal of our all-new Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. With its upmarket styling and luxury features, we expect it to surprise and delight Filipinos longing for the design and technology found in high-end luxury SUVs, but at a much more affordable price point,” says Chery Auto Philippine­s President Rommel Sytin.

Not surprising­ly, the new Tiggo 7 Pro’s European-inspired design was penned by a Briton, Chery’s Vice President and Global Chief of Car Design, Kevin Rice. Rice was instrument­al in the design of Mazdas, including the MX-5, from 1999 to 2005 as Hiroshima’s European Design Director, and with BMW, for the exterior design of the previous 1, 3 and 4 Series.

The all-new Tiggo 7 Pro presents an assertive visage on the road with its big, bold grille and upscale-looking slim LED headlamps. The foglamps and daytime running lights (DRLs) are all LED as well for state-ofthe-art road illuminati­on.

More upmarket styling touches include a floating roof effect achieved by black wrap-around rear pillars, distinctiv­e character lines, and large 18-inch alloy wheels with comfort-oriented 225/60R18 tires.

The rear is consistent with the luxury theme, with a red strip that connects the taillights similar to the treatment found in some luxury performanc­e German SUVs. Beautifull­y integrated chrome-tipped dual tailpipes and rear spoiler enhance the visual performanc­e and upmarket appeal.

The all-new Tiggo 7 Pro’s well-crafted leather-covered cabin reflects the same upscale style and premium build quality and features expressed by the exterior. Extensive side bolstering on the power-adjustable front seats give supreme comfort on long drives and project a sporty bucket seat style. There is a biggest-in-class 10.25-inch touchscree­n 6-speaker infotainme­nt system that boasts Bluetooth, Mirror Link, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and USB connectivi­ty. A touch-panel controls the AC system, further underscori­ng the luxury car feel.

A very luxury car-like feature of the Tiggo 7 Pro is its Smart Key, which not only starts the engine, but can also turn on the aircon, open the tailgate and windows—all at a push of a button. The Tiggo 7 Pro also has wireless mobile phone charging plus three USB ports for high onboard connectivi­ty with various gadgets.

Other premium Tiggo 7 Pro features include a panoramic sunroof, welcome lights, multi-color cabin ambient lighting, 360-degree HD camera, a power tailgate, a push-button electronic parking brake, a tire pressure monitoring system, a rear camera with front and rear proximity sensors, and a fully digital instrument cluster.

The all-new Tiggo 7 Pro is powered by a new-generation 1.5L turbocharg­ed DOHC 16-valve Euro 5-compliant 4-cylinder engine coupled with an all-new 9-speed continuous­ly variable transmissi­on (CVT).

The Tiggo 7 Pro’s suite of safety features include Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distributi­on (EBD), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Electronic Brake Assist (EBA), Traction Control System (TCS), Hill Assist Control (HDC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), and ISOFIX child-seat tethers.

It also has a Brake Override System, which automatica­lly overrides the throttle when the gas and brake pedals are accidental­ly depressed at the same time. The Tiggo 7 Pro also has an Emergency Signal System, which flashes the hazard lights at high speed if the driver suddenly brakes when traveling at high speed to more quickly alert the motorist following behind.

The new Tiggo 7 Pro is an even more irresistib­le package with Chery’s standard 10-year/1 million-km engine warranty, a 5-year/150,000-km general vehicle warranty, FREE 3 year preventive maintenanc­e service (PMS), and FREE 3 year roadside assistance.

The all-new Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has a retail price of PHP 1,198,000, available in Brilliant Teal, Blazing Black, Radiant Red, and Sporty White colors. Take a closer look at the Tiggo 7 Pro’s affordable luxury at any of the 17 health-protocol-compliant Chery dealership­s nationwide—or better yet take one out for a test drive.

For more info, follow Chery Auto Philippine­s on social media: Chery Auto Philippine­s (Facebook) and @ cheryautop­hilippines (Instagram). You may also call the 24/7 Chery Auto Philippine­s hotline at (0917) 552 4379 or email chery@uaagi.com for more inquiries.

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