The Witness

Tiggo 7 Pro — a firm favourite in South Africa and across the world

- NARESH MAHARAJ

First the range conquered the world and now, in its current two local incarnatio­ns, the Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 7 Pro Max, it continues to be a firm favourite among local consumers.

Chery SA launched the Tiggo7 Pro Max in November 2023 as the first Chery AWD model in the South African market, offering customers an improved driving experience across multiple terrains.

The vehicle’s popularity in the local market has led to the recent expansion of the range, which now includes the Tiggo7 Pro Max premium derivative. This lower-spec model is equipped with a dual curved screen, wireless Car Play & Android Auto, an eight speaker Sony sound system, and Chery’s popular intelligen­t voice command, all for R499 900 for the two-wheel drive and R569 900 for the all-wheel drive derivative.

As an introducto­ry offer, Chery SA is sweetening the deal by including a seven-year/200 000 km warranty on these vehicles for a limited period.

According to retail sales data for the first quarter of 2024, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro series achieved third place in the mid-sized SUV segment with a total of 1 060 units sold for the period.

There are many reasons for the local and global popularity of the Tiggo 7 Pro range.

It has proved to satisfy every possible need and demand that the automobile connoisseu­r might have. Whether it be aesthetics, performanc­e, technology, safety, space or driving pleasure, the Tiggo 7 range has deservedly won the adoration, trust and loyalty of the vehicle markets both internatio­nally and locally.

One would not be amiss to say that this range literally has it all. The engineers and designers at Chery have relentless­ly pursued beauty, and features in these models have propelled them to the top of their category.

Its range-unique diamond grille, T-shaped crystal-clear LED fog lamps, crystal matrix LED headlights and stylish front-lip decoration have given it an otherworld­ly space-age appeal that underscore­s its technologi­cal and engineerin­g features.

These internal combustion models boast more than ample power. Equipped with a 1,6T and 7DCT powertrain, it is always ready to work or play, whatever your whim might be.

Its full-scene intelligen­t control four-wheel drive system can instantly switch between six driving modes, offering superior driving pleasure and an extraordin­ary mobility experience.

In the cockpit, where your driving experience begins, a 24,6-inch dual-screen that supports multi-touch and links easily, ensures smooth operation. The 50W wireless fast-charging and Type C interface ensure the fast-charging needs of passengers are convenient­ly met.

Driver and passenger seats are equipped with electric adjustment and seat ventilatin­g heat functions, as well as dual-zone automatic air conditioni­ng. Sony audio with eight speakers and 64-colour gradient ambient lightning ensures an immersive music experience.

As always, safety has been the prime considerat­ion when designing the Tiggo 7 family. Its high strength body, six air bags (eight air bags on Pro Max models) and other safety configurat­ions provide the ultimate in safety for you and your precious passengers and cargo.

It also features 18 intelligen­t driving assistance functions, including LKA, ACC, AEB and BSD. And to drive this point home, remember that it has achieved a five-star safety rating from the Australasi­an New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) in Australia, which proves Chery’s commitment to excellence in automotive safety.

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