Chery Philippines comes back with a whole lineup of Tiggo SUV with starting price of 695k

MANILA: There have been several attempts by Chery, a Chinese state-owned automobile company to penetrate the Philippine auto industry. But with a less than convincing portfolio of vehicles, short marketing reach, and lack of notoriety, it was difficult for the Chinese car brand to establish a name here.

But Chery is returning yet again and this time with a more focused lineup of vehicles to try and establish their brand here. And since they know Filipino’s penchant for pick-up trucks and SUVs,

Chery Philippines is coming back with a stronger line up of SUVs with competitive pricing worth looking at. Chery Philippines will initially offer four models of the Tiggo nameplate: The Tiggo 2, Tiggo 5x, Tiggo 7, and the Tiggo 8.

Tiggo 2

The Tiggo 2 is a subcompact entry grade crossover powered by a 1.5-Liter four-cylinder engine with VVT technology capable of delivering 106 Hp of power at 6,000 rpm and 135 Nm of peak torque at 2,750rpm.

The engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission with cruise control. The Tiggo 2 has a 1497 cc displacement, a wheelbase of 2,555 mm and measures 4,200 mm long with 186mm ground clearance.

In terms of design, the Chery Tiggo 2 has an updated modern look you’d expect on a typical SUV. It has a subdued rectangular front grille flanked by headlights with LED daytime running. The SUV rides on a set of 16-inch monochrome mag wheels for the MT while the AT rides on a two-tone version. Inside, the lower end trim comes with fabric interior while the top-of-the-line is fitted with leather seats.

Other notable specs are the multi-function steering wheel and an infotainment system that is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible. Safety and driver-assist features such as anti-lock brake system, electronic stability, hill assist control, emergency brake assist, rear parking sensors, traction control system, and electronic brake-force distribution comes standard in both trims.

Tiggo 5x

The Tiggo 5x is a compact crossover that’s been a rebrand of Tiggo4 from the Chinese market. The 5x runs on a 1.5-Liter variable valve timing engine that is capable of delivering 114 Hp of power at 6,150rpm and 141 Nm of peak torque at 3,800rpm that is partnered with either a 5-speed manual or CVT.

The Tiggo 5x comes in 3 variants: the 5x MT and AT that rides on 16-inch monochrome mag rims wrapped in 215/65 tires and the top-of-the-line AT Luxury that rides on 17-inch mirror surface aluminum mag wheels wrapped in 215/55 tires.

Notable design features for the Tiggo 5x includes LED headlights with daytime running partnered with 3D hollow smoked taillights and double-rear fog lights, luggage roof rail, 6-way electric driver seat adjustment, and a panoramic sunroof for the AT Luxury variant. Flagship trim also comes in luxurious leather and power-folding side mirror with turn signal. And just like the Tiggo 2, the 5x also comes standard with chockfull of active and passive safety and driver-assist features.

Tiggo 7

The Tiggo 7 is a 5-seater crossover is powered by a 1.5- Liter turbocharged intercooler engine that delivers 145 Hp of maximum power at 5,500 rpm and 210 Nm of peak torque at 1,750 to 4,400 rpm mated to a 6-speed DCT transmission. Tiggo 7 rides on a set of 18-inch two-tone mag wheels. This Chery crossover has tons of tech for comfort and convenience.

Besides the keyless entry and multi-function steering wheel, it also comes with rain-sensing wipers, electrically adjustable headlights, a 9-inch infotainment display with a 6 speaker audio system, panoramic sunroof, remote control window, and luggage roof rail. It also boasts of enhanced safety features not found on the two aforementioned Tiggo variant— like the side airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, and front and rear radar.

Tiggo 8

The Tiggo 8 is the largest and most luxurious offering of the Tiggo line. The 8 is a 7-seater crossover that will go head to head to with the more popular brands like Isuzu MU-X, Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan Terra, Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest, and Mitsubishi Montero Sport.

It is equipped with the same 1.5- Liter turbocharged engine as the Tiggo 7 and is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox and rides on a set of 18-inch two-tone coated mag wheels. Both the Tiggo 8 variant offered here in the Philippines are of the Luxury line and packed-full of features and tech to be able to compete with the more popular brands.

Convenience and safety features include dual front, side and curtain airbags; 360 HD panoramic view camera; traction control system; hill descent control; tire pressure monitoring system; electronic anti-theft system and engine immobilizer; ISOFIX interface; keyless entry with sensing tailgate; leather seats and multi-function steering wheel wrapped in matching leather; dual-zone auto climate control; and 6-way electric seat adjustment.

All Tiggo SUV models are Euro 5 emission standard compliant and come with 3 years of free PMS including parts and labor, 5-year bumper to bumper warranty, and 10-year warranty on the engine or 1 million kilometers, whichever comes first. If these are not enough to get you interested, the price tag might. Price list for the Chery Philippines Tiggo SUV lineup is as follows:

2020 Chery Tiggo 2

• Chery Tiggo 2 MT – Php 695,000
• Chery Tiggo 2 AT – Php 770,000

2020 Chery Tiggo 5X

• Chery Tiggo 5X MT – Php 818,000
• Chery Tiggo 5X CVT – Php 860,000
  Chery Tiggo 5X Luxury CVT – Php 950,000

2020 Chery Tiggo 7

• Chery Tiggo 7 AT – Php 1.195 million

2020 Chery Tiggo 8

• Chery Tiggo 8 AT Luxury – Php 1.28 million
• Chery Tiggo 8 AT Luxury EX – Php 1.34 million

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