2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid price and specs
The Super Hybrid system pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a single-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, sending power to the front wheels only. This is fed by an 18.3kWh lithium iron phosphate battery pack.
The result is a claimed fuel economy of just 1.4L/100km, and a claimed electric driving range of 93km on the more lenient NEDC testing regime. This powertrain has launched in Australia simultaneously in both the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and seven-seat Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid.
The system is known as Chery Super Hybrid (CSH), as seen on the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid and the upcoming Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid. This name differs from the SHS name used for Chery-owned Jaecoo Super Hybrids.
For context, the powertrain available in the standard Tiggo 7 Pro comprises a 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, which sends its power to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The Super Hybrid adds exactly $10,000 to the price of the standard petrol Tiggo 7 Pro, which means the range starts at $39,990 drive-away for the base Urban, and extends to $43,990 drive-away for the top-spec Ultimate.
Inside, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is fitted with dual 12.3-inch displays, synthetic leather upholstery, and wireless smartphone mirroring, while the Ultimate adds seat heating and ventilation and a panoramic sunroof.
Its exterior features tweaked styling front and rear, with revised LED headlights and the 'next evolution' of Chery's diamond grille design. The brand says this will feature on petrol-powered Tiggo 7 models in the near future.
Our launch review of the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is now live, and you can read it here.
Pricing
Both variants are exactly $10,000 more expensive than their petrol Tiggo 7 Pro counterparts, while also being $6000 cheaper than the comparable Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids.
Drivetrains and Efficiency
Dimensions
Servicing and Warranty
Like the broader Chery Australia range, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
Chery's individual service pricing is detailed below.
For context, a non-hybrid, front-wheel drive Tiggo 7 Pro will cost $2151.93 to service over seven years, while the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid costs the same as its powertrain-sharing sibling at $3174.15.
Safety
While the petrol Tiggo 7 Pro boasts a five-star ANCAP safety rating, it's not yet clear whether this rating has been carried over to the Super Hybrids.
Standard safety equipment includes:
8 airbags, including:
Adaptive cruise control
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
Blind-spot monitor
Driver monitoring system
Lane-change assist
Lane-keep assist
Rear cross-traffic alert
Rear parking sensors
Reversing camera
Safe exit assist
Traffic jam assist
Tyre pressure monitor
Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Ultimate adds:
Front parking sensors
Surround-view camera
Standard Equipment
Like the petrol model, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid range includes two variants, but standard equipment differs between each powertrain.
2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Urban equipment highlights:
18-inch dark matte alloy wheels
Tyre repair kit
Automatic LED projector headlights
LED tail-lights
Rear fog light
Rain-sensing wipers
Heated side mirrors
Synthetic leather upholstery
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
6-way powered driver's seat
12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
DAB+ digital radio
Intelligent voice command
1 x front USB-A port
1 x front USB-C port
1 x rear USB-A port
6-speaker sound system
Dual-zone climate control
Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Ultimate adds:
18-inch machined alloy wheels
Puddle lights
Power-folding side mirrors
Panoramic sunroof
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Driver's seat memory function
4-way powered front passenger seat
Heated and ventilated front seats
Wireless phone charger
8-speaker Sony sound system
Interior ambient lighting
Colours
Five exterior paint colours are available for the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid at launch, and all but one come at extra cost. While the price isn't listed on Chery Australia's website, industry guide RedBook lists prices of $600.
2025 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid colours:
Mercurial Grey
Space Black: $600
Lunar White: $600
Star Silver: $600
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