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Chery Tiggo 7

Chery's T1X pioneer: more than 200,000 Tiggo 7s sold worldwide in 2023.12

Researched November 2, 2026 from 24 sources

At a glance

0200400
121–355 hpPower
0510
7.7 s0–100 km/h
0125250
180–218 km/hTop speed
0300600
180–545 N·mTorque
01,0002,000
1,465–1,795 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1389

Engine
1.5/1.6 L turbo I4; original 2.0 L I4; 1.5 L 48V mild and plug-in hybrids3
Layout
Front-engine, FWD; selected 1.6 L versions offer AWD3
Gearbox
6-speed manual, CVT or 6/7-speed DCT; PHEVs: 1/3-speed DHT3
Built at
Wuhu, China; Caoa Anápolis, Brazil; MVM Bam, Iran; GB Corp Cairo, Egypt (T15)3

The story

Chery's compact family SUV debuted in 2016 as the T15, positioned above the Tiggo 5. It was the first T1X-platform model, with styling drawn from the 2012 TX concept.13

2019: November concept, December production reveal20192021: Plus adds 48V power and twin screens20212023: 322 hp plug-in hybrid joins the family · Global sales clear 200,00020232024: Malaysia launches the 194 hp Pro20242025: ANCAP assesses June 30-on builds20252026: All-new Tiggo 7 debuts beside Tiggo X72026 TX SUV concept: 2012Tiggo 7 (first generation) (T15): 2016–2020T15Tiggo 7 (second generation) (T1E): 2020–presentT1EAll-new Tiggo 7 (unveiled): 2026 unveiling 20122014201620182020202220242026
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones37
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
2012TX SUV concept
2016–2020Tiggo 7 (first generation) (T15)
2020–presentTiggo 7 (second generation) (T1E)
2026 unveilingAll-new Tiggo 7 (unveiled)
2019November concept, December production reveal
2021Plus adds 48V power and twin screens
2023322 hp plug-in hybrid joins the family
2023Global sales clear 200,000
2024Malaysia launches the 194 hp Pro
2025ANCAP assesses June 30-on builds
2026All-new Tiggo 7 debuts beside Tiggo X7
  1. 2019

    November concept, December production reveal

    The T1E second generation appears as a near-production concept in Guangzhou in November; the production version follows on December 23.3

  2. 2021

    Plus adds 48V power and twin screens

    China's upmarket Plus brings twin 12.3-inch screens and 48V mild-hybrid power; its 1.6-liter turbo/DCT option makes 197 hp.34

  3. 2023

    322 hp plug-in hybrid joins the family

    China's New Energy PHEV goes on sale March 17; its 1.5-liter turbo and 3-speed DHT deliver 322 hp, 545 Nm and 80 km of electric range.3

  4. 2023

    Global sales clear 200,000

    Worldwide sales top 200,000. The Philippine Pro adds 48V mild-hybrid assistance for extra power, but cannot run on electricity alone.235

  5. 2024

    Malaysia launches the 194 hp Pro

    The Malaysian Pro launches June 21 with a 1.6-liter turbo, 290 Nm and 7-speed DCT; local assembly is at Inokom in Kulim.23

  6. 2025

    ANCAP assesses June 30-on builds

    The updated rating covers June 30-on builds: a center airbag, AEB and lane support are standard; hybrids add a driver's knee airbag.6

  7. 2026

    All-new Tiggo 7 debuts beside Tiggo X7

    October 21 brings the all-new Tiggo 7's global unveiling alongside the Tiggo X7 at Chery Brand Night in Wuhu.7

Every generation

  • Tiggo 7 (first generation)
    T152016–2020
  • Tiggo 7 (second generation)
    T1E2020–present

Power over the years

From 121 hp to 355 hp in 9 years.

0100200300400 201620182020202220242026 hp 2016 · 121 hp · China 2.0 CVT2016 · 145 hp · China 1.5T 6DCT (announced)2016 · 150 hp · China 1.5T 6MT2021 · 156 hp · China Plus 1.5T / 48V, CVT2021 · 197 hp · China Plus 1.6T, 7DCT2023 · 184 hp · Australia Pro 1.6, FWD/AWD2023 · 322 hp · China New Energy / export e+ PHEV2024 · 194 hp · Malaysia Pro 1.6, 7DCT2025 · 145 hp · Chile Pro Max Limited Edition 1.5 CVT2025 · 355 hp · South Africa CSH Ultra PHEV2026 · 145 hp · Australia MY26 1.5, 6DCT 355 hp South Africa CSH Ultra PHEV 121 hp China 2.0 CVT
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Show the numbers
YearHorsepowerModel
2016121China 2.0 CVT
2016145China 1.5T 6DCT (announced)
2016150China 1.5T 6MT
2021156China Plus 1.5T / 48V, CVT
2021197China Plus 1.6T, 7DCT
2023184Australia Pro 1.6, FWD/AWD
2023322China New Energy / export e+ PHEV
2024194Malaysia Pro 1.6, 7DCT
2025145Chile Pro Max Limited Edition 1.5 CVT
2025355South Africa CSH Ultra PHEV
2026145Australia MY26 1.5, 6DCT

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Tiggo 7 (first generation)

    2016–2020

  • Tiggo 7 Fly

    Standard

    Tiggo 7 Fly

    2018

  • Tiggo 7 Plus (China)

    Standard

    Tiggo 7 Plus (China)

    2021

  • Standard

    Tiggo 7 Pro / Pro Max (South Africa)

  • Standard

    Tiggo 7 Aspire / Summit (UK)

  • Standard

    Tiggo 7 Sport / Pro Max Drive / PHEV (Brazil)

  • Tiggo 7 Pro e+ / Plus New Energy

    Standard

    Tiggo 7 Pro e+ / Plus New Energy

    2023

    322 hp

  • Standard

    Tiggo 7L (China)

    2026

    194 hp

  • Special

    Tiggo 7 Pro SE / SE+ (Australia)

    2025

  • Limited

    Tiggo 7 Pro Max Black Edition (Turkey)

    2025

    145 hp

  • Limited

    Tiggo 7 Pro Max Limited Edition (Chile)

    2025

    145 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • First generation: a recessed V-shaped grille echoed by the headlamp outlines.14
  • Chinese Plus: CHERY lettering above the taillights replaces the rear emblem.3
  • Australian Pro: diamond-pattern grille with blue accents in the front bumper.10
  • Australian MY26: slender LED headlights and integrated rear lamps.12

Year by year

  1. 2021 China

    Plus brings a new nose, revised taillights and CHERY lettering above them, replacing the rear emblem.3

  2. 2023 China

    Chinese Plus gets a completely new nose using Tiggo 8 Plus headlight units.3

  3. 2023 global / 2024 China

    Export facelift keeps the 2021 Plus design with a new bumper and grille; China adopts it as the regular Tiggo 7 in 2024.3

  4. 2025 global

    Another new front bumper, grille and rear end marks the global facelift, drawing on the 2023 Plus shape.3

  5. 2025 Australia

    SE and SE+ replace Urban and Elite with new-look alloy wheels; the AWD flagship disappears.318

  6. 2026 Australia

    Pro suffix disappears; facelift features slender LED headlights, integrated rear lamps and twin 12.3-inch dashboard screens.312

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Chery Tiggo 7
    Tiggo 7
    Photo of a DR F35
    DR F35

    DR F35

    Italy's first-generation relative uses Fly styling with a different grille and extra front-bumper details.3

  • Photo of a Chery Tiggo 7
    Tiggo 7
    Photo of a Omoda C7
    Omoda C7

    Omoda C7

    Shares the Chinese 7L's body; C7 has a body-color honeycomb grille, while 7L's wide grille and lower intakes form an X.17

Against its rivals

  • GWM Haval H6 Ultra

    Tiggo 7 vs GWM Haval H6 Ultra

    List drive-away price lower is better

    Tiggo 741,990 A$
    GWM Haval H6 Ultra39,990 A$
    15
  • Jaecoo 7 PHEV

    Tiggo 7 vs Jaecoo 7 PHEV

    Base PHEV price lower is better

    Tiggo 729,995 £
    Jaecoo 7 PHEV35,165 £
    9
  • MG HS PHEV

    Tiggo 7 vs MG HS PHEV

    Tested EV range

    Tiggo 745 mi
    MG HS PHEV75 mi
    9

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 13 stories from its legend
    • “2,190 km on two driven wheels”
    • “James Hope's award-winning TX roots”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 4 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

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