02-08-2025
Chery unveils new SUV
Published on: Saturday, August 02, 2025
Published on: Sat, Aug 02, 2025
By: Esther Glorie Leow Text Size: At the launching ceremony (from left): Timothy, Amanda, Bruce, Manager Louisa, Datuk Chok Yun Kiong, Lyanny and Hanafi. Kota Kinabalu: Car buyers in Sabah now have more options to consider with the arrival of the Chery Tiggo Cross, brought in by Universal Cherry Sdn Bhd, the authorised Chery dealer in the State. The new SUV is available in two variants, a 1.5-litre turbochanged petrol engine and a fuel-efficient 1.5-litre hybrid, known as the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH). Prices start at RM92,750 for the petrol variant and RM103,750 for the hybrid, both before the insurance fees. 'Universal Chery operates a full 4S centre, here, and 3S showrooms in Tawau and Sandakan, providing sales, servicing, spare parts and support for customers across Sabah,' said Datuk Chong Yun Kiong, Managing Director of Universal Group. The petrol-powered Tiggo Cross produces 147 PS and 210 Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission. It offers good performance while maintaining low fuel consumption at 6.3L per 100km. The hybrid variant delivers additional power, with a combined output of 204 PS and 310 Nm of torque, thanks to a system that combines a 96 PS petrol engine with an electric motor. It features five intelligent drive modes and uses just 5.4L of fuel per 100km, with a driving range of up to 1,000km on a full tank. 'Inside, the SUV features modern comforts including dual-zone climate control, a touchscreen panel for temperature settings, and a large 20.5-inch infotainment display. 'The system supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with voice commands, wireless charging, USB ports, and Bluetooth connectivity. 'On the safety side, the Tiggo Cross comes equipped with 16 advanced driver assistance features, such as autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, and more.' he said. Both versions are covered by a seven-year warranty (up to 150,000km), while the hybrid also gets an eight-year warranty (up to 160,000km) for its battery and electric motor. Customers will also enjoy seven years of free towing and two years of free service for early bookings, available to the first 2,000 buyers until Sept 30, this year. Colour options include Carbon Black, Phantom Grey, Khaki White, and Moonlight Silver, with Blood Stone Red available exclusively for the petrol version. 'To celebrate the launch, Universal Chery Sdn Bhd will be hosting two special events in Sabah's East Coast in the coming weeks, which will be held in Domaio Tawau on Aug 2-3, and Mydin Hypermarket Sandakan on Aug 8 to 10. 'These roadshows will offer visitors the chance to test drive the Tiggo Cross, explore its features up close and enjoy exclusive promotional packages,' he said. For more details, those interested can call its hotline at 016-832 8030 (Kota Kinabalu), 016-808 1590 (Tawau) or 016-813 7200 (Sandakan).
