The facelifted Chery Tiggo 7 has arrived in South Africa, with 3 refreshed derivatives slotting in below the recently launched PHEV versions. Here’s what they cost…
The facelifted Chery Tiggo 7 has touched down in South Africa, dropping the “Pro” and “Pro Max” suffixes and slotting in below the recently launched plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) derivatives.
Interestingly, the Chinese automaker’s local division has effectively trimmed its Tiggo 7 line-up from 6 variants (2 having worn the “Pro” suffix and 4 having used the “Pro Max” moniker) to 5 derivatives (including the aforementioned pair of CSH-badged PHEV flagships , that is).
So, in refreshed form, the purely petrol-powered Tiggo 7 portfolio now comprises just a trio of variants. Both engine options carry over from the pre-facelift range, though are now available exclusively in the front-wheel-drive configuration (the pricier AWD versions have seemingly fallen away, at least at launch). Chery has also switched to a new trim-level naming conversion.
As such, the revised range now kicks off with the Tiggo 7 1.5T Prime, which is priced at R429 900 (some R40 000 more than the outgoing Distinction grade, which is now pegged at R389 900). Here, the turbocharged 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine sends an unchanged 108 kW and 210 Nm to the front axle via a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. The brand claims a fuel-economy figure of 6.9 L/100 km.
Next comes the mid-tier Tiggo 7 1.6T Prestige, priced at R499 900 and upgrading to the turbocharged 1.6-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine. This motor delivers 145 kW and 290 Nm to the front wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. The listed combined fuel-consumption figure is 7.2 L/100 km.
Finally, the Tiggo 7 1.6T Legacy is priced at R549 900 , employing the same powertrain as its Prestige sibling. This derivative is positioned R50 000 below the plug-in Tiggo 7 1.5T CSH PHEV Plus, which has an “introductory launch price” of R599 900 until October 2025 (when it’s due to rise to R619 900).
In terms of standard equipment, the base Prime grade comes with features like 18-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, automatic wipers, a reverse-view camera, keyless start and tyre-pressure monitoring, along with dual 12.3-inch displays.
The Prestige scores 19-inch wheels, a 540-degree camera system, faux-leather upholstery, a 6-way power-adjustable driver’s seat and multi-coloured ambient lighting. The Legacy furthermore boasts heated front seats, a panoramic sunroof, a power-operated tailgate and an 8-speaker Sony sound system (as opposed to the 6-speaker audio system in the Prime and Prestige variants).
All facelifted Tiggo 7 derivatives come standard with traction control, stability control, brake assist, rear parking sensors and at least 4 airbags (with the Prestige and Legacy variants boasting 8 airbags apiece). The Prestige grade additionally features blind-spot detection, rear-collision warning and rear cross-traffic alert.
The top-spec Legacy, meanwhile, is set apart by yet more driver-assistance systems, including lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, integrated cruise assist, front-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, emergency lane keeping, lane-change assist, intelligent headlamp control and traffic-jam assist.
What does the facelifted Chery Tiggo 7 cost in SA?
Chery Tiggo 7 1.5T Prime – R429 900
Chery Tiggo 7 1.6T Prestige – R499 900
Chery Tiggo 7 1.6T Legacy – R549 900
Chery Tiggo 7 1.5T CSH PHEV Plus – R619 900*
Chery Tiggo 7 1.5T CSH PHEV Ultra – R679 900
*introductory launch price of R599 900 valid until October 2025
The prices above include a 5-year/60 000 km service plan and a 5-year/150 000 km vehicle warranty, along with a 10-year/1-million km engine warranty for the purely petrol-powered derivatives (for the 1st owner, though Chery SA now says this “can be transferred to the 2nd owner if the vehicle is purchased from a ‘Cherished’ pre-owned dealership”). The PHEVs, meanwhile, come with a 10-year/unlimited kilometre battery warranty, limited to the 1st owner.
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