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On May 8, Chery South Africa introduced a smooth-shifting dual-clutch transmission (DCT) alongside enhanced technology and interior upgrades for its Tiggo 4 Pro series. The DCT gearbox is available in both the entry-level LiT variant, priced at ZAR 382,900, and the top Elite variant, priced at ZAR 415,900.

The new DCT offers fuel-saving benefits and saves nearly half a liter of fuel per 100 km, with estimated savings of around 1.6 liters per 100 km in South Africa, depending on driving habits and the environment. This improvement is particularly noticeable in the turbo-charged 108 kW engine version. The upgrades were implemented in both China and South Africa.

The company also introduced additional features such as a new center console, additional storage space, and touch-screen air conditioning screen with controls, a new high-resolution infotainment screen with offline navigation, and an integrated 15W wireless charging pad, depending on the model.

Additionally, the company also announced a new software update for the Tiggo4Pro CVT version which is currently being tested and will soon be available to customers.

Based on Chery South Africa press release

On April 25, at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Chery officially launched the Tansuo 06 C-DM, the plug-in hybrid edition for the Tansuo 06 light-duty off-road SUV. The vehicle is available in two variants priced at CNY 129,900 and CNY 139,900, respectively.

The Tansuo 06 C-DM employs the Chery Power C-DM hybrid system, which consists of a 5^th-generation ACTECO 1.5TGDI high-efficiency dedicated hybrid engine (115kW/220Nm), a continuously variable super dedicated hybrid transmission (150kW/310Nm for the drive motor), and an intelligent hybrid power management system. The vehicle delivers a combined system power of 265kW, a combined system torque of 530Nm, a CLTC electric-mode range of 120km, a WLTC combined range of over 1,300km, and a WLTC minimum state-of-charge fuel consumption of 4.9L/100km.

The Tansuo 06 C-DM comes standard with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, a 10.25-inch LCD instrument panel, a 13.2-inch AI-powered digital display, and 3.3kW V2L (Vehicle to Load). Only the top variant is available with intelligent driver assistance features such as ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control) and AEB (Autonomous Emergency Braking). The vehicle measures 4,501mm long, 1,865mm wide, and 1,670mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,672mm.

Also launched at the event was the Tansuo 06 Secret Realm Knight Edition, Chery’s first official modified vehicle, with a price of CNY 159,900.

From a Chery press release and information on the Chery website

On April 25, at the Auto China 2024 in Beijing, Chery unveiled seven blockbuster new models such as the E06 concept New Energy Vehicle (NEV), the Fulwin A9, the Fulwin T9, the Tansuo 06 C-DM, the Tansuo 06 Secret Realm Knight Edition, and the next-generation Tiggo 8.

The E06, Chery’s first concept NEV, made its global debut. Positioned as a large 5-seater SUV, the vehicle adopts a Chinese-style design. The hybrid edition delivers respective electric-mode and combined ranges of 200km and over 1,600km, while the battery electric edition an electric-mode range of 550km or 700km. The vehicle is equipped with a Level 2+ intelligent driver assistance system for automatic assisted navigation and driving on expressways and in cities, plus an AI large model assistant.

A co-creation program for the Fulwin A9, the first midsize sedan of the Fulwin family, was launched at the event. Users can be involved in the exterior and interior design, intelligentization, and product experience of the model.

From a Chery press release