Robert Ackers
Summary
- Chery Tiggo 9 offers a class-leading 91-mile electric range and a combined output of 422 bhp.
- Priced from £43,105, it undercuts rivals while delivering strong performance and premium features.
Chery has launched a flagship seven-seat plug-in hybrid — the Tiggo 9 — for the UK market, packing class-leading electric range, strong performance and a high-spec single-trim line-up. Priced from £43,105, the Tiggo 9 undercuts many rivals while offering a 34.5 kWh battery capable of 91 miles of electric-only driving (WLTP) and a combined output of 422 bhp.
Powertrain & performance
The Tiggo 9 uses an evolved version of Chery’s Super Hybrid drivetrain: a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine working with two electric motors plus a starter-generator in the gearbox. Total combined output is 422 bhp and 428 lb ft of torque, enabling a brisk 0–62 mph in 5.4 seconds — significantly quicker than most seven-seat PHEV rivals.
Battery, range & charging
- Battery: 34.5 kWh (underfloor).
- Electric range: 91 miles WLTP (class-leading for PHEVs).
- DC charging: up to 71 kW, allowing a 30–80% charge in roughly 18 minutes — near EV-like top-up times that make the Tiggo 9 highly practical for longer trips and rapid turnaround.
This combination of range and fast charging means many daily journeys can be completed without using petrol, while longer trips remain convenient.
Trim, equipment & interior
Chery will sell the Tiggo 9 in the UK in a single, well-specified Summit trim. Standard equipment includes:
- Seven seats (three rows), heated & ventilated seats front and rear (front seats also have massage)
- Dual-zone climate control and ambient lighting
- Wireless phone charger and 20-inch alloy wheels
- 14-speaker Sony sound system
- 15.6-inch central touchscreen with wireless smartphone mirroring and a 10.25-inch digital driver display
The Tiggo 9 shares its platform DNA with the Jaecoo 8 and is claimed to have been fine-tuned for UK and European roads at Chery’s German R&D centre for stable and confident handling.
Pricing, rivals & positioning
- Price (UK): from £43,105 (Summit trim).
- Availability: customer deliveries begin December.
- Market position: one of the UK’s most affordable seven-seat PHEVs, undercutting PHEV Tayron and Kia Sorento variants while offering superior electric range and substantially higher combined power.
The Tiggo 9 aims to attract buyers who want family practicality, strong EV capability and high performance without the premium price tag.
Quick spec summary
| Item | Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV (UK) |
|---|---|
| Price (from) | £43,105 |
| Powertrain | 1.5-litre turbo petrol + 2 electric motors + starter-generator |
| Combined power | 422 bhp |
| Torque | 428 lb ft |
| 0–62 mph | 5.4 sec |
| Battery | 34.5 kWh (underfloor) |
| EV range (WLTP) | 91 miles |
| DC charging | Up to 71 kW (30–80% ≈ 18 min) |
| Seats | 7 (three rows) |
| Trim | Summit (single spec) |
| Screen | 15.6in central + 10.25in driver display |
| Key equipment | Heated/ventilated/massage seats, 14-speaker Sony audio, 20-inch wheels |
Why it matters
- Range leader among PHEVs: 91 miles EV range will cover most drivers’ daily needs and is the longest WLTP electric range claimed by a PHEV on sale.
- Performance value: 422 bhp and a 5.4s 0–62 mph sprint put the Tiggo 9 into performance territory normally reserved for pricier models.
- Fast charging practicality: 71 kW DC charging reduces downtime and blurs the line between PHEV and short-range EVs.
- Competitive pricing: starting from £43k, it offers seven-seat practicality and premium features at an aggressive price point in the UK market.
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