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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.
NZ Autocar
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Chery announces Tiggo SUV models for New Zealand
Chery has confirmed that the Tiggo 4, Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 9 SUV models will arrive in New Zealand in the third quarter of 2025. The compact Tiggo 4 (pictured above) SUV will offer both ICE and hybrid powertrains, while the 7,8 and 9 will be equipped with a Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) plug-in powertrain. The Tiggo 4 and 7 seat five people, while the Tiggo 8 and 9 seat up to seven. In Australia, the entry point Tiggo 4 is powered by a 108kW/210Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It has become the market's most affordable new car and the brand hopes to replicate this in New Zealand. Behold, the Chery Tiggo 7 Chery Australia has retailed 5200 units in six months, with the Tiggo 4 Urban priced from A$23,990 and the Ultimate retailing at A$26,990. New Zealand will receive the recently updated MY26 Tiggo 4, which offers newly designed 17- and 18-inch alloy wheels, and new LED taillights plus a light bar that stretches across the tailgate. In Australia, all Tiggo 4 variants receive dual 10.25-inch LCD screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Hello Chery Intelligent Voice Command, a six-speaker sound system, seven airbags and driver assistance features. The Tiggo 4 Ultimate model offers a 15W wireless phone charger, 360-degree surround view camera, artificial leather seats and colour-selectable ambient lighting. Combined fuel consumption is rated at 7.4L/100km with CO2 emissions of 168g/km. It's the Chery Tiggo 8 Hybrid and PHEV en route to New Zealand Chery has confirmed it will offer the New Zealand market a MY26 Tiggo 4 hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) as well as plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8, and Tiggo 9 SUV models in the third quarter of 2025. 'New Zealand and Australia are very strict about emissions, and it's a very good time for us to grab some market share with the forthcoming arrival of our Tiggo HEV and PHEV models,' Chery International chief executive Mr Zhang Guibing says. 'It's good for customers, I think in people's minds Chery represents good value and technology,' he says. The Tiggo 4 HEV will offer a 71kW/118Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine, combined with a 150kW/310Nm electric motor and a 1.83 kWh battery to provide a range of around 1000km. It is around 50kg heavier than its ICE equivalent but will sprint to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds. The Tiggo T7, T8, and T9 PHEV models will all be powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) powertrain. The Tiggo 9 The company claims these powertrains provide thermal efficiency of 44.5%, a single-speed Direct Hybrid Transmission (DHT) with 98.5 per cent efficiency, and an all-electric range of 95km on the WLTP cycle via an 18.5kWh battery. The combined range for the Tiggo 7 PHEV is a claimed 1080km, while the larger Tiggo 8 will offer more than 1200km. Both models incorporate a four-cylinder 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 108kW of power and 215Nm of torque, while the electric motor develops 150kW and 310Nm, with total power output of approximately 230kW. The larger new Tiggo 9 PHEV uses the same 1.5-litre turbo-four petrol paired to a three-speed DHT transmission, and making up to 340kW and 700Nm, it will be offered in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive powertrains. The T9 PHEV will be offered in both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive powertrains. In addition to the Tiggo SUV family in 2025, the Omoda 7 PHEV is expected to arrive in New Zealand sometime in 2026.
NZ Autocar
30-04-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Chery's new ute won't be offered in New Zealand
Chery launched a new double-cab ute called the Himla at Auto Shanghai 2025 to great fanfare, but it won't be coming to the New Zealand market. Chery International president Mr Zhang Guibing says the manufacturer will developtwo new utes with New Energy Vehicle (NEV) technology for the Tasman Seas market. But they will not be related to the Himla double-cab ute launched at Auto Shanghai. The first new Chery ute will launch in the second half of 2026, with the second modelarriving later that Zhang says the new utes are unrelated to the recently launched Himla utes whichwill solely be produced in left-hand drive for the markets in the Middle East, Central and South America.
The Citizen
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Chery gearing up to take South African bakkie market by storm
The Wuhu-based firm's first-ever bakkie will have the option of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Himla emerged this past week at the Shanghai Motor Show after a development run of five years. Picture: Jaco van der Merwe Since showcasing its first bakkie, the Himla, at the Shanghai Auto Show last week, it has emerged that Chinese carmaker Chery has embarked on a relentless push in the light commercial vehicle segment. The Wuhu-based firm is set to introduce not only one, but numerous models in South Africa from next year. And it is considering as many as five powertrain options, one of which could rival the BYD Shark as one of the most powerful bakkies in South Africa. Truth from fiction According to Zhang Guibing, president of Chery International, the Chery Himla, internally called the KP11, is unlikely to be one of them as the KP31 is currently being developed for export markets. ALSO READ: Chery Himla revealed as marque's long awaited first bakkie The KP11 is a unibody vehicle, while the KP31 will be a built on a ladder frame chassis with different suspension. This means that The Citizen Motoring's short little drive on a make-shift off-road course in the Himla is nothing to go by. But regardless, it did feel very solid. The KP31 project might not even wear the Himla moniker at all. The name Sahara has been mentioned as a possibility and it is likely feature very different styling to that of the Himla. 'Our initial products were only built in left-hand drive, but from next year we will have them in right-hand drive. From next year we might bring two pick-ups to South Africa,' Guibing told a South African media delegation at Chery HQ at the weekend. Engine options The five powertrains on the table include two internal combustion engines; a 2.5-litre turbodiesel which produces 140kW/450Nm and a 170kW/378Nm 2.0-litre turbo-petrol. The third is a mild-hybrid which adds electrical assistance to a 2.5-litre oil-burner. It produces 200kW/600Nm. At the top end of the sphere are two plug-in hybrids (PHEV): a 2.5-litre turbodiesel hooked up to battery and electric motor to produce 260kW/680Nm and the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with an electrical system producing 300kW/620Nm. Against the opposition The plug-in hybrid Chery bakkie will be slightly less powerful than the 320kW/650Nm BYD Shark. It will trump the incoming 290kW/670Nm JAC T9 PHEV in terms of power, but will be down on torque. The incoming range-extending electric Riddara RD6 has outputs of 315kW/595Nm. This means that the Chery bakkie, the JAC T9 PHEV, Riddara and BYD Shark will all be more powerful than the Ford Ranger Raptor. Until very recently the 292kW/586Nm Raptor was some distance ahead o f the pack. Chery claims that the KP31, which is set to be between 5 400 mm and 5 450 mm long, will feature space in the rear and more cargo space than the Ranger and Toyota Hilux. The length of its loadbin will be 1 560 mm. ALSO READ: Chery makes its official: Development on first bakkie has started
Cision Canada
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
Chery LEPAS Makes Global Debut: Redefining Future Mobility with Elegant Technology
WUHU, China, April 25, 2025 /CNW/ -- On April 24, 2025, Chery officially unveiled its new brand LEPAS, showcasing the debut model L8 at a global launch event themed "COLORFUL LIFE, MASTERFUL DRIVE." Over 800 key dealers and leading media representatives worldwide witnessed the milestone. Positioned as Chery's strategic cornerstone for "elevated positioning, enhanced value, and market growth," LEPAS pioneers the vision of "elegant mobility," aiming to reshape the future mobility ecosystem through intelligent technology and aesthetic design. Zhang Guibing, President of Chery International, announced LEPAS will launch five models within three years. The product rollout will commence with the segment-defining SUV L8 launching in December 2025, followed by the A-class urban L6 targeting metropolitan elites and the agile A0-class L4 designed for style-conscious female drivers. LEPAS will pursue global market expansion through diversified strategies, targeting a worldwide network of 1,200 sales outlets and annual production and sales volume of 500,000 units, thereby creating new growth opportunities for partners. Backed by Chery's global R&D network and technology expertise, LEPAS is built on four foundational pillars: Leopard Aesthetics Design, Luxurious Space, Intelligent Safety, and Chery Super Hybrid. LEPAS L8 draws design inspiration from the muscular contours of a sprinting leopard, masterfully blending dynamic aesthetics with mechanical philosophy. Its distinctive vertical-pupil headlights and minimalist interactive cockpit create a perfect balance between power and elegance. The vehicle achieves groundbreaking advancements in intelligent systems, safety features, and scenario adaptability, fulfilling users' dual aspirations for cutting-edge technology and sophisticated aesthetics. "LEPAS will innovate upon Chery's technology base to revolutionize human-vehicle interaction through intelligent solutions, delivering premium yet value-driven mobility experiences for users worldwide," stated Zhong Wei, Deputy CEO of LEPAS. Through LEPAS's global expansion, Chery marks its strategic evolution from automotive manufacturer to mobility lifestyle trendsetter, poised to reshape the global automotive value landscape with elegant approach. SOURCE Chery Automobile Co., Ltd.
