Chery Tiggo 7 CSH

The Tiggo 7 CSH takes a family SUV that Chery has been building for several generations and gives it a plug-in hybrid drive. It is meant for drivers who want to cover the daily run on electric power from a home charger and still have a petrol engine for holidays and long motorway days. Chery marked a million Tiggo 7 exports in November 2024.

Powertrain and range

The plug-in version pairs a 1,499 cc petrol engine, rated at 105 kW and 215 N·m, with an electric drive system and an 18.3 kWh battery. Chery quotes an electric range of 90 km on the WLTC cycle and a combined range of 1,200 km with the engine running. Combined fuel consumption is given as 2.4 litres per 100 km.

Charging

On an AC charger at 6.6 kW, a full charge from empty takes 100 minutes, according to Chery. DC fast charging is available at up to 40 kW, and Chery gives 20 minutes for a charge from 30 to 80 percent.

Body and safety equipment

The Tiggo 7 is 4,553 mm long. Chery says 61 percent of the body structure is high-strength steel and 9 percent is hot-formed steel in the critical zones, and that every battery goes through testing before it is fitted. The plug-in car has up to eight airbags covering the front, sides and knees, and the Tiggo 7 HEV is limited to seven. Listed driver aids are autonomous emergency braking, blind spot detection, emergency lane keeping and an integrated cruise function that combines adaptive cruise control with lane centring.

Colours and markets

Eight finishes are listed, including Emerald Blue, Carbon Crystal Black, Phantom Gray and two two-tone options, black with white and black with red. Chery notes that final specifications follow the models released in each region.

Key facts

• Powertrain: plug-in hybrid, 1.5 litre petrol engine (105 kW)
• Battery: 18.3 kWh
• Electric range: 90 km (WLTC)
• Combined range: 1,200 km
• Charging: AC 6.6 kW, DC up to 40 kW (30 to 80 percent in 20 minutes)
• Length: 4,553 mm