Omoda and Jaecoo brands launch in Brazil The Chinese Chery Group’s Omoda and Jaecoo brands were officially launched in Brazil, debuting with two models, the Omoda E5 compact electric SUV and the Jaecoo 7 compact plug-in hybrid SUV. The vehicles will be initially imported, though manufacturing in Brazil should begin before 2028. The Omoda E5 is a compact SUV-coupe with dimensions similar to the Jeep Compass. It will be offered in two versions: a...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/17

Chery to launch Tiggo 7L crossover in Russia On April 9, Chery announced its plans to launch the TIGGO 7L crossover in Russia in the coming days. The updated TIGGO 7L crossover will be available on three trim levels, all with a front-wheel drive and a single power unit, with prices starting at RUB 2,580,000. The "L" in TIGGO 7L stands for the longer body and added features. The vehicle has increased length by 40 mm and is now 4,553 mm, while the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/11

Caoa Chery launches Tiggo 7 with PHEV powertrain in Brazil On February 25, Caoa Chery has expanded its electrified lineup with the launch of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the Tiggo 7 and an updated Tiggo 8. The Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV features a powertrain combining two electric motors with a 1.5-liter turbo combustion engine, delivering a total of 317 hp and 56.6 kgfm of torque. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and has fuel effi...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Kia Sportage SUV (NQ5) launched in Malaysia, locally assembled Reported on December 4, 2024, the all-new Kia Sportage’s bookings have been opened in Malaysia. The model was also presented at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS). For the Malaysian market, this 5th-generation (NQ5) Kia Sportage SUV is still in pre-facelift form. According to Dinamikjaya Motors, the newer facelifted model, which made its debut in November, has been...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/09

Caoa Chery doubles sales, share and sets annual record in 2024 in Brazil On November 18, it was announced that in 2024, Caoa Chery achieved record-breaking performance with 50,400 units sold by October, a 118% increase compared to the same period in 2023. The brand’s market share doubled to 3.2%, positioning it as the 11th best-selling passenger vehicle brand in Brazil, ahead of competitors like Peugeot and Citroën. The Tiggo 7 was a standout,...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/22

Chery officially starts production of OMODA E5 EV in Malaysia at Inokom plant Announced on November 8, 2024, Chery Auto Malaysia has celebrated the successful roll-off of the first CKD unit of the OMODA E5 from its production line at the Inokom plant. Launched in March, the OMODA E5 is known for its modern design and advanced technology. The initiative is in-line with the government’s policy of localization compliance and will support and assi...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/11

Chery launches Tiggo 7 Plus, Tiggo 7 High Energy, Tiggo 7 C-DM SUVs On November 1, Chery launched the Tiggo 7 Plus, Tiggo 7 High Energy, and Tiggo 7 C-DM (plug-in hybrid) compact SUVs, with respective starting prices of CNY 99,900, CNY 107,900, and CNY 119,900. The Tiggo 7 Plus has a tiger-like front fascia with a diamond-style grille and measures 4,530mm long, 1,862mm wide, and 1,695mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,670mm. The Tiggo 7 High Energy ...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/06

Chery South Africa to launch all-new Tiggo Cross On September 5, Chery South Africa announced it would launch the all-new Tiggo Cross in November 2024. It will slot between Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 7 Pro.  The new compact SUV has a modern exterior design. It features a suitably sleek silhouette, along with a strong shoulder line, sporty alloy wheels, and an overall assertive stance.  Based on Chery South Africa press release ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/06

Chery Philippines confirms launch of 3 new models in H2/2024 Reported on June 26, 2024, Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) is set to launch 3 new models in H2/2024, following the announced network expansion plans which saw CAP’s partnerships with 9 new dealer groups. The first model will be the Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV, planned by Q3. It has been presented locally at the Electric Vehicle Summit and at the Manila International Auto Show. The second model slat...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/01

Delimobil, Russia to include 900 CHERY TIGGO 7 PRO MAX in its fleet On June 25, Carsharing Russia PJSC, the largest car-sharing operator in Russia (Delimobil brand) announced the expansion of strategic cooperation with CHERY brand.  Delimobil's fleet will be replenished with 900 cars of the popular CHERY TIGGO 7 PRO MAX model in the coming months. Delimobil also received the status of an official service partner of the CHERY brand and the supply...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/27

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro SUV launched in Malaysia; locally assembled Reported on June 21, 2024, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has officially been launched in Malaysia. This CKD locally assembled SUV is priced from MYR 123,800 OTR without insurance.  The Tiggo 7 Pro’s overall dimensions are (LWH) 4,513x 1,862x 1,696 mm with a 2,670-mm wheelbase. It is powered by a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that generates 197 PS and 290 Nm of torque. Driv...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/24

Chery celebrates 10,000th car assembled in Malaysia at Inokom plant Reported on May 31, 2024, Chery Auto Malaysia has celebrated its 10,000th vehicle unit roll-out at Inokom’s plant in Kulim. This achievement is said to come within 8 months after Chery’s CKD operations in Malaysia began. Currently, 2 Chery models made at Inokom’s plant are the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro on a single line, with a second line set to be introduced to increase capa...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/06

Chery Malaysia records sales of 4,564 vehicles in Q1/2024 led by Omoda 5 Reported on April 5, 2024, Chery Malaysia announced that its sales in the first quarter of 2024 reached 4,564 units, already exceeding 4,501 units sold in full-year 2023.  Chery Malaysia, which has started customer unit deliveries in September 2023, now recorded sales of over 9,000 units in total. In the first 3 months of 2024, sales of Chery Omoda 5 contributed 3,703 units...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/11

Avtozavod St. Petersburg LLC, Russia presents first model of Xcite brand On March 13, multiple sources reported that Avtozavod St. Petersburg LLC (former Nissan plant in St. Petersburg) presented the new locally assembled car XCITE X-Cross 7. It will produce up to 25 thousand Xcite X-Cross 7 cars by the end of 2024.  The car has a 1.5-liter gasoline turbo engine. It produces 147 hp of power and 210 nm of torque. The maximum speed is 186 km/h. Th...

News  Updated at: 2024/03/27

Chery Auto Philippines posts 64% sales growth in 2023 with 3,600 units sold Reported on January 17, 2024, Chery Auto Philippines (CAP) noted a 64% growth in its 2023 sales performance, with sales reaching 3,600 units. This enables CAP to hold a 1.2% share in the local passenger vehicle segment. According to CAP, despite challenges in the local automotive industry with competition getting tougher as more and more players especially China brands co...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/22

Chery Auto Malaysia delivers over 4,500 cars in 2023; 2024 plans revealed Announced on January 10, 2024, Chery Auto Malaysia has recorded over 4,500 units of customer delivery vehicle registration in 2023, following it official product launch in July and deliveries that began in September. The company also shared that it is all set to launch the Omoda E5 by Q1/2024, the Tiggo 7 Pro by Q2, followed by another soon-to-be revealed Chery model schedu...

News  Updated at: 2024/01/12

Chery to enter Colombia through an investment of USD 50 million by Vardi group In November 2023, during the Bogotá Auto Show, Grupo Vardi announced that it will bring the Chinese brand Chery back to the Colombian market through an investment of more than USD 50 million. With this investment, it is planned that Chery will be present in different areas of the country to guarantee national coverage, generating 200 direct jobs and opening the first ...

News  Updated at: 2023/12/30

Chery reveals pricing of Tiggo 7 Pro PHEV and Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV in Russia On October 27, Chery Russia announced the pricing of the new crossovers TIGGO 8 PRO Plug-in Hybrid and TIGGO 7 PRO Plug-in Hybrid. The seven-seat Plug-in Hybrid TIGGO 8 PRO series will be available in the Ultimate configuration, with prices starting from RUB 5,199,900 (for RUB 4,169,900 after benefits). Whereas the rechargeable hybrid crossover TIGGO 7 PRO Plug-in Hybrid is ...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/30

Chery and Astana Motors, Kazakhstan sign MoU on deepening car production in Kazakhstan On October 22, Chery Automobile Company and Astana Motors signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on deepening car production in Kazakhstan. It also involves further deepening cooperation in terms of localizing spare parts and establishing supply chains.  Astana Motors is building a multi-brand plant that will produce 90 thousand cars per year. The plant pl...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/26

Chery to launch PHEV crossovers of Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro in Russia On October 24, Chery announced that it will launch plug-in hybrid crossover versions of Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro in Russia by the end of November 2023. The TIGGO 7 PRO Plug-in Hybrid is 4,513 mm in length, 1,862 mm in width, and 1,696 mm in height.  The vehicle has a wheelbase of 2670 mm and a ground clearance of 180 mm. The vehicle comes with a DHT transmission combined...

News  Updated at: 2023/10/25