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IOL News
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- IOL News
Jaecoo J7 SHS Hybrid SUV launching in South Africa this June: what to expect
The Jaecoo J7 SHS plug-in hybrid is said to have a combined range of 1,200 kilometres. Jaecoo is a subsidiary of Chery, which sells the Tiggo 4, Tiggo Cross, Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8. The Jaecoo J7 SHS plug-in hybrid version of the J7 SUV is set to become the second Jaecoo nameplate to be launched locally and the first of several new and electrified models to be launched. Power As a hybrid powertrain, the J7 SHS is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with 105kW and 215Nm and a permanent magnet synchronous electric motor with 150kW and 310Nm coupled to a Lithium Iron Phosphate battery providing peak outputs of 255kW and 525Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT). Jaecoo claims an all-electric range of 90 kilometres with the battery reaching 30-80% when connected to a 40kW DC charger in 20 minutes. Consumption The J7 SHS plug-in hybrid is said to have a combined range of 1,200 kilometres on a tank of fuel, consuming less than 5l/100km. On a recent 1 100 kilometre journey between Cape Town and Gqeberha, the J7 SHS posted an average fuel consumption of 4.88l/100 km. 'The J7 SHS represents a significant step forward for the Jaecoo brand in South Africa,' said Shannon Gahagan, national brand and marketing manager for Omoda & Jaecoo South Africa. 'It brings together performance, efficiency and premium comfort in a way that meets the evolving needs of today's drivers.'
Mail & Guardian
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Mail & Guardian
The Chery Tiggo Cross is basically a Tiggo 4 Pro — but on steroids
The Chery Tiggo Cross. When Chery released the Tiggo Cross in 2024, I was slightly confused by where exactly the vehicle would fit into its lineup. Overseas, the car replaced the Tiggo 4 Pro, but in South Africa, the Tiggo 4 Pro is still being sold alongside the Tiggo Cross offering a more affordable option to consumers. The Tiggo 4 Pro is also Chery's best-selling vehicle in the country and is the vehicle that has hoisted the brand into top sales figures since its return to South Africa in 2021. In terms of pricing, the Tiggo Cross sits perfectly in the middle of the Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 7 Pro. It comes in a Comfort and Elite spec, with the former priced at R399 900, and the latter at R449 900. The Tiggo 4 Pro starts at R279 900 and goes all the way up to R382 900, depending on which trim you prefer, while the Tiggo 7 Pro starts at R442 900. After looking at pricing, I actually appreciated that Chery kept the Tiggo 4 Pro active in the South African market and brought the Tiggo Cross in as a more premium option in that segment. There's no doubt that Chery has done a great job of offering premium-looking vehicles at affordable prices since its entry into the country and the Tiggo Cross is another example of that. The exterior starts off with the signature glossy black diamond-cut grille for which Chery has become known and it is seamlessly integrated with vertical daytime running lights. The LED headlights on either side of the grille complete the front of the vehicle, which is similar to the Tiggo 7 Pro. In fact, looking at the vehicle from the front, you could be forgiven for thinking it was a Tiggo 7 Pro. I feel that manufacturers often put a lot of effort into the front of a vehicle to make it look mean and sleek but often forget that the back deserves love too. It was one of the issues I had with the Tiggo 4 Pro. However, Chery has striven to make the back of the TIggo Cross attractive as well. It has moved away from the large taillights on the Tiggo 4 Pro and adopted a more stylish-looking light bar across the back of the vehicle. The Chery group said the exterior design of the vehicle was inspired by the majestic tiger and the lightbar across the back has subtle stripes resembling those of the jungle cat. The Tiggo Cross Comfort and Elite both come equipped with standard automatic LED headlights; body-coloured door mirrors and handles; an athletic tailgate spoiler and chrome-trimmed exhaust finishers. The Elite ups the ante with sporty red brake calipers, highlighting its status as the range topper. Overall, Chery has taken the shortcomings of the Tiggo 4 Pro and turned it into a pleasing product — on the outside at least. The interior The interior was never going to disappoint. By now, South Africans are used to getting handsome, neat interiors that feel plush from Chinese manufacturers. The Tiggo Cross sports lovely leather bucket seats in the front, a soft-touch dashboard that is very neatly done and a multi-functional leather steering wheel. On top of that, the cabin is decked out with a dual-screen set-up with one serving as an instrument cluster and the other as the infotainment system. The leather on the door panels, with a stylish chrome finish, are exactly what you get in the Tiggo 7 Pro as well. The centre console, climate-control panel and gear shift are also taken directly from the 7 Pro. The interior gives off a terrific feeling for the driver and passengers. Besides being comfortable, well put together and aesthetically pleasing, it also offers a great amount of technology to keep you safe and entertained while driving. The drive The Chinese compact SUVs love two things: great technology and 1.5-litre turbocharged engines. The Chery Tiggo Cross is no different. It also has a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine that delivers 108kW of power and 210Nm of torque. While the Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 7 Pro have the same engines, when they came into the country in 2021, the engine was paired to a CVT gearbox that made consumers wary of the products. In the Tiggo Cross, Chery has paired that same engine to a six-speed, dual-clutch transmission (DCT) gearbox, which enhances the driving experience. The continuously variable transmissions sometimes experienced annoying long drags but the DCT provides a more seamless experience. With this being said, I enjoyed the drive in the Tiggo Cross. The speed is nothing to shout about but it is more than sufficient. The vehicle doesn't struggle on inclines or when overtaking on the open road. One of the frustrating things about Chinese SUVs, however, has been that the tested fuel consumption never comes close to the manufacturer's claims. The Tiggo Cross does much better in this regard as well. Chery claims 7 litres/100km. I was averaging 7.6 litres/100km and I did over 500km of range in this vehicle, both on the open road and in town. With most aspects of this vehicle, there's not much to complain about. Safety Chery doesn't compromise on safety. The Tiggo Cross comes standard with six airbags with the elite model getting an additional airbag between the seats. It also comes with an array of safety features like traction control, emergency brake assist, electronic stability control, hill assist, auto-hold function, tyre pressure monitoring and speed limit reminder. The Elite variant gets advanced driver-assistance systems, such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, front collision warning, lane departure earning and intelligent high-beam control. The Comfort variant comes with a reverse camera and front and rear parking sensors, while the Elite gets a 360-degree camera and intelligent high-beam control. Verdict The Tiggo Cross is sure to contribute to Chery's upward trajectory in South Africa. Once again, it is bang for buck. It's exactly why the brand has been doing so well since its return. The Tiggo Cross comfort comes in at under R400 000, but you would think that you were sitting in a car that is far more expensive than that with everything you get. At first, I was not sure about its placement in the market but now I see that Chery has combined the best elements of the Tiggo 7 Pro with the compactness of the Tiggo 4 Pro to essentially produce a Tiggo 4 Pro on steroids. Ultimately, I would call it one of the best contenders in its price range alongside the GAC Emzoom.
New Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
Chery unveils global plans at Auto Shanghai 2025
MAJOR plans by Chery were unveiled at the recent Auto Shanghai 2025 (AS2025) motorshow in China, with Malaysia being a key partner in its expansion. The Chinese automaker has set its sights on the ambitious task of selling one million vehicles within two years as it aims to join the ranks of the world's top 10 automotive brands. This was a larger part of its "Navigating the Future" initiative, which was accompanied by the brand's expanded roadmap for the years ahead, the announcement of new brands, its latest products, and strategic initiatives. New models, powertrain Hybrid technology in particular will form a cornerstone of its global growth strategy. The Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) system, along with its Guardian Battery Safety Protection System, features an all-domain architecture powered by a fifth-generation dedicated hybrid engine which has achieved a possible combined range of 1,400 km and fuel efficiency of just 4.2L/100km in charge depleting mode. It also plays a larger part in diversifying Chery's powertrain portfolio between gasoline, hybrid, electric and beyond. The technology was seen applied to update Chery's existing models as with its new ones on display at the Shanghai autoshow which includes the Tiggo 4 (known as the new Tiggo Cross in Malaysia), Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8, Tiggo 9 and Arrizo 8. Both Tiggo Cross and the CSH system made their local debut at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS2025) in Serdang, Selangor. Malaysians will also possibly see new models of the Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 come available in a hybrid powertrain setup, particularly as plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The addition of the Tiggo Cross CSH will also expand the Tiggo line-up to three models while the new powertrain update will mean all of Chery's Tiggo models are available as hybrids. Chery's next evolution also includes a stronger push into electrification, multi-purpose vehicles (MPVs) and pickup trucks. The latter was a highlight at the Auto Shanghai 2025 with the global debut of the all-new HIMLA pickup series with no official word if it would enter Malaysia. Lepas, iCaur Chery's two new brands also made their mark at both the AS2025 and 2025 International Business Summit with the latter held in Wuhu, Anhui. New automotive brand Lepas made its global debut during this period, alongside the preview of its first model which is the sports utility vehicle (SUV) L8. Lepas' name which comes as a fusion between the words 'Leap' and 'Passion' is built on four key pillars - leopard aesthetic design, luxurious space, intelligent safety and Chery Super Hybrid technology. Lepas plays a central role in Chery's next phase of global development and is positioned to embody the brand's vision of "elegant mobility" through a fusion of cutting-edge intelligent technology and refined aesthetic design. Chery International president Zhang Guibing announced the L8 is slated for an official global launch in December 2025 and is part of the five models that will be introduced over the next three years. This will be followed by the L6 and the L4, with Lepas targeting the establishment of 1,200 global sales outlets as it aims to reach an annual production and sales of 500,000 units. The other brand to take the sportlight was iCaur which is known as iCar in China. A result through the collaboration between Chery and Smartmi Tech, the brand introduced its new V23 model which is the brand's first global model that is built upon a new vehicle platform that houses either a 59.93-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery with a range of 401 km (CLTC standard) or a 81.76-kWh nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) unit that delivers 550 km. The brand's expanding global lineup includes both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and range-extended electric vehicles (REEVs) that come in a variety of styles that are mostly off-road-capable. iCaur plans to expand rapidly by reaching over 100 countries in the next three years and setting up more than 2,000 service and sales centres worldwide. ICaur as with the V23 officially entered Malaysia at MAS2025 with no official announcement when Lepas would enter our market. Headway in AI technology AI technology will also play a major role in Chery's growth as the company has been continually showcasing the capabilities of its Aimoga robots and robotic dogs by demonstrating its real-world applications from the likes of vehicle support services, visual tracking, and flash mob dance routines. Chery's AI-powered Aimoga humanoid robot was created through the technical partnership of Chery Aimoga Robotics' research and development team with DeepSeek. Utilising Nvidia H800 chips, the Aimoga robots have integrated DeepSeek's V2, V3, and R1 open-source models into their robot cloud platform to power the interaction systems for Chery store marketing robots. Initially designed for real-world applications such as assisting in car sales assistance and vehicle support services, the Aimoga is also capable of visual tracking and flash mob dance routines. An investment of 100 million renminbi (about RM60 million) was poured into the mass production for Aimoga robots. The first 220 of Aimogas have officially been delivered to customers in a handover event held in Wuhu, China during this same period. Moving forward, Chery aims to integrate the development of the Internet and automotive intelligence to create an intelligent mobility ecosystem centered on human-robot-vehicle collaboration. This vision aligns with its long-term goal of evolving it into a home-based intelligent terminal.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Automotive
- New Straits Times
High-octane autoshow week
A week of high-octane launches, smart mobility showcases, family activities and special industry days kicked off on Thursday as the nation's premier motor show returns to MAEPS Serdang till May 15. Malaysia Autoshow 2025 (MAS 2025) is set to deliver the nation's most immersive automotive experience yet, featuring over 50 car and motorcycle brands and more than 50 new vehicle launches. From cutting-edge electric mobility to visionary concept designs, MAS 2025 promises something for every auto enthusiast and family. One of its standout attractions is the 5km test track, where visitors can experience over 50 vehicles first hand. Designed with simulated corners, gradients and ADAS sensor challenges, it offers a dynamic evaluation ground for modern automotive technology. Adding excitement are curated zones such as the car modified showcase and motorsport showcase, car and bike gatherings, and the unique AutoFashion show. Special programmes include a Women's Day for female motorists and an automotive education and career day to inspire the next generation of automotive professionals. National Showcases MAS 2025 serves as a national stage for Malaysia's homegrown carmakers to showcase their transition to electric mobility. During the press day on Thursday, Perodua - the country's largest car company by sales and market share - showed the 'almost' production-ready version of its first battery electric vehicle (BEV). Perodua teased the EV prototype in a half-cut form. The updated display is the final episode to the carmaker's EV journey, highlighting the interior as well as inner workings of the prototype. Visitors can have a brief experience of a simulated drive of this prototype at MAS 2025. "Our display highlights our Malaysia's capabilities in adopting assimilate EV technologies as our own," said Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad. Perodua also showcased two other displays: the X06E and an initiative with Emerald Horizon. The X06E is a collaboration between Perodua and Politeknik Muadzam Shah to develop its own HEV/BEV working prototype. The parctnership with Emerald Horizon, an Austrian-based company, is to develop an alternative energy source with the use of thorium, which is a rare earth element. Proton previewed its second EV model, the It is a five-door hatchback based on Geely Geome Xingyuan platform, and is targetted for launch later this year. Proton's booth also features the brand's best-selling models, such as the popular X50, X70, X90 MHEV and the top-selling C-segment sedan, the S70. Strong Chinese Contingent Chery and its sub-brands such as Omoda and Jaecoo are taking up acres of space at MAEPS to display their current and new offerings. Chery pulled the wraps off its newest compact SUV, the Tiggo Cross. Earlier previewed as the Tiggo 4 in its home market, the SUV has been rebranded as Tiggo Cross for the Malaysian market. Bookings for the B-segment Tiggo Cross are now underway with guaranteed delivery by August for the first 500 customers. The Chery stand also saw the preview of Tiggo 7 CSH as part of the launch of the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) brand. Tiggo 7 CSH brings the Super Hybrid System plug-in hybrid powertrain from the Jaecoo J7 PHEV to the mother brand's stable. Chery's sub-brand iCAUR, meanwhile, made its official Malaysian debut at MAS 2025 on Thursday. Malaysia becomes the first Asean market to introduce iCAUR, a brand borne from a strong collaboration between Chery and SmartMi Tech following its global launch at Auto Shanghai 2025 last month. Positioning itself as a dedicated off-road new energy vehicle brand, iCAUR previewed three fully electric SUVs - the 03, 03T and V23 - ahead of their official launches. The iCAUR 03 is leading the charge as the first model slated to go on sale in the third quarter of this year. Jaecoo marked its first anniversary in Malaysia at MAS 2025 with a refreshed brand image and is hereafter known as Omoda/Jaecoo. "Together with our sleek and high-performing vehicles, we are passionate about delivering a personalised lifestyle experience as Malaysia's challenger premium off-road SUV brand," said Omoda/Jaecoo vice president Emily Lek at the unveiling. Omoda/Jaecoo teased the market with a sneak peek of Omoda C7 Neo Crossover. The C7 is expected to shake up the C-segment crossover segment here. The brand's notable milestones include growing a respectable demand of over 12,000 registrations for its premium off-road internal combustion engine (ICE) and hybrid SUVs. It has also established a strategic network of 45 authorised dealerships nationwide to support its growing customer base. On the international stage, the Omoda/Jaecoo brand has built a presence in 42 countries and regions, established over 1,300 global showrooms and garnered a remarkable 500,000 global users. The autoshow also saw the local debut of Zeekr 7X, a premium D-segment SUV built on Geely's cutting-edge 800V SEA platform. Poised to challenge premium rivals like the Porsche Macan EV and BMW iX2, the Zeekr 7X combines performance, luxury and tech innovation. At Jetour booth, the company officially launched Jetour VT9, joining the growing list of three-row SUVs aimed at large families and urban adventurers. Positioned above the five-seater Jetour Dashing, the VT9 is a D-segment, seven-seater SUV that will take on established players like Proton X90 and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. GWM Malaysia used MAS 2025 as the launchpad for GWM Tank 500. The company said Tank 500 HEV marks a bold step forward in redefining the premium off-road SUV segment in Malaysia, combining luxury, advanced hybrid technology and exceptional all-terrain capability. Also taking centre stage during the media day was the exclusive preview of the smart #5, alongside the official opening of bookings for the exclusive smart #1 Brabus limited edition. The smart #5 marks a significant milestone for the brand, entering the premium mid-size electric SUV segment.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Chery Malaysia unveils super hybrid platform and Tiggo Cross
CHERY MALAYSIA has made a bold statement at the Malaysia Autoshow 2025, unveiling a dynamic and forward-looking showcase of its next-generation plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) and smart mobility innovations. Centred around the official launch of the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) platform, the exhibit marks a significant step in the brand's commitment to redefining sustainable driving through advanced technology and intelligent design. The event, held at MAEPS Serdang, also featured futuristic concepts such as a flying car prototype and humanoid robotics, all of which underscore Chery's vision of integrating intelligent automation with mobility. These developments represent the company's ambition to position itself at the forefront of next-generation transport solutions while enhancing the emotional and functional connection between Malaysians and their vehicles. At the core of Chery's presentation was the introduction of its new CSH platform–an advanced hybrid system developed over two decades of research and innovation in clean energy. The platform boasts an impressive 44.5% thermal efficiency, ultra-low fuel consumption, and a maximum range of up to 1,200 kilometres, addressing range anxiety concerns while enhancing performance across varied road conditions. Supporting the CSH is a suite of technologies aimed at delivering smooth, responsive and efficient driving. These include a Stepless Super Electric Hybrid Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), which enables 0–100 km/h acceleration in just 4.26 seconds, a high-performance battery system capable of operating in extreme temperatures ranging from -35°C to 60°C, and the Guardian Battery Safety Protection System that offers multiple layers of safety for long-distance or high-load driving conditions. Making its Malaysian debut at the show was the all-new Tiggo Cross, the most compact SUV in the Tiggo family. Despite its smaller proportions, the vehicle combines bold styling with practical functionality, offering a choice between a 1.5-litre Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) and a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol variant. The model arrives on Malaysian shores after achieving notable global success, with more than one million units exported to international markets. In addition to the Tiggo Cross, Chery offered a sneak preview of its flagship plug-in hybrid models, the Tiggo 8 PHEV and Tiggo 7 PHEV. These electrified SUVs are designed to suit both city commuting and long-distance travel, with multiple driving modes, intelligent energy regulation, and rapid-charging capabilities. Their debut reflects Chery's strategic push into Malaysia's increasingly competitive hybrid SUV segment. Registrations of interest for the Tiggo Cross officially opened today, with potential buyers encouraged to sign up via Chery Malaysia's website. The brand's presence at the autoshow underscores its growing role in Malaysia's automotive landscape, promising local consumers a new generation of eco-conscious, high-performance, and intelligently designed vehicles.
