Chery Tiggo 7: Too Cheap For Its Own Good?

This is our in-depth Carwow review of the new Chery Tiggo 7 SUV, testing its price, interior, and plug-in hybrid engine. Get 20% off Car Vertical using code Carwow: https://bit.ly/Carwow-Car-Vertical It's an ultra-affordable family SUV hitting the UK market from Chinese brand Chery, and it’s aiming to catch the eye of buyers interested in family-friendly SUVs such as the Nissan Qashqai and Kia Sportage. Mat's got his hands on it to see if this high-spec, low-cost crossover is a genuine bargain or if you should stick to the established names. So let's dive in… Starting with the exterior design, the Tiggo 7 makes quite an impression. Up front, you get an imposing face with a massive grille, sharp LED headlights, and a tall, flat bonnet line. Along the side, there’s plenty of chrome trim around the windows to elevate the look, while around the back, it keeps things trendy with a full-width rear LED light bar. All that being said, though, but we can’t help but notice a lot of inspiration being taken from other, more established brands. For example, the grille and headlights remind us of a Q7, while the chrome styling along the side is reminiscent of a Vauxhall Grandland! The inspiration from other brands continues on the inside as well. The dash design seems particularly similar to an old BMW X6, the infotainment screen design is similar to that found in a new BMW X6, and the door panels remind us of a Mercedes! However, all that being said, the interior is still very well made. The dashboard and upper door cards are upholstered in soft-touch leatherette, which is incredibly impressive for a car at this price point. You get a clean twin-screen display setup on the dash, though the infotainment menus themselves can be a bit awkward and fiddly to navigate on the move. Passenger space is great with plenty of head and legroom for adults in the back, and you get a generous 565-litre boot - though opting for the plug-in hybrid model cuts into that depth slightly. In terms of engines, you have a choice between standard petrol or a plug-in hybrid. The entry-level car comes with a 1.6-litre turbo petrol engine that can deliver 147hp. However, the pick-of-the-range (and the car we have in this video), is a 1.5-litre petrol plug-in hybrid, which comes with 204hp and the ability to travel for up to 56 miles on electric power alone! The Chery Tiggo 7 starts from £24,995, with the range-topping plug-in hybrid coming in at £32,995. There’s no denying that the plug-in hybrid is probably the best buy, given it comes with all the added extras that aren’t included with the entry-level car. But should you choose it over its closest rivals? Stick with Mat to see for yourself! Change your car with Carwow: https://bit.ly/Change-Your-Car-2505 Chery Tiggo 7 Leasing v Buying: https://shorturl.at/fteqG Nissan Qashqai Review: https://bit.ly/Nissan-Qashqai-2505 Kia Sportage Review: https://bit.ly/Kia-Sportage-2505 Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:15 Similarities 01:02 Engines 01:24 0-60mph 01:54 Brake Test 02:15 Annoying Features 04:25 Good Features 06:40 Interior 07:06 Driving 09:25 Back Seats 10:24 Storage 10:44 Infotainment System 11:16 Boot 11:55 Price 12:34 Leasing 13:06 Best Alternatives 14:04 Verdict