Chery · 2016–present

Chery Tiggo 7

The Chery Tiggo 7 (Chinese: 奇瑞瑞虎7; pinyin: Qíruì Ruìhǔ 7) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automaker Chery Automobile. The fourth model of the company's Tiggo crossover product series, the first-generation Tiggo 7 debuted in April 2016. The second-generation model debuted as a near-production concept car in November 2019, with the production model being revealed later December that year.

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First generation (2016)

Codenamed "T15", the first-generation Tiggo 7 was first presented on 24 April 2016, before making its public debut at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. Sales started in China on 20 September 2016. Its design was based on the TX SUV concept, originally showcased at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show. Positioned above the Tiggo 5 at the time, initial engine options include a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol and a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol. Depending on the transmission option, the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine is rated at 110–113 kW (150–154 PS; 148–152 hp) and 205–210 N⋅m (151–155 lb⋅ft; 21–21 kg⋅m) of torque. The 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine is rated at 91 kW (124 PS; 122 hp) and 180 N⋅m (133 lb⋅ft; 18 kg⋅m) of torque. The 1.5-litre turbocharged models are mated to either a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT) or a 6-speed manual, while the 2.0-litre models are only mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The first-generation Tiggo 7 would later provided as the basis of the upmarket Exeed LX, which was introduced in 2019. 2018 facelift (Tiggo 7 Fly). The facelifted model was revealed on 21 September 2018 as the Tiggo 7 Fly, before went on sale about a week later that month. The facelifted Fly model carries over the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, mated to either a 6-speed dual-clutch (DCT) or a 6-speed manual, from the pre-facelift model. The facelifted Fly model was first previewed in August 2017, where it was originally planned to be sold under the Qoros brand as the Qoros Young (Chinese: 观致青年; pinyin: Guān Zhì Qīngnián) but was never released for unknown reason. DR F35 (2020–2023). Between 2020 and 2023, DR Automobiles marketed the first-generation Tiggo 7 in Italy as the DR F35. The F35 adopts the styling from the facelifted Tiggo 7 Fly, whil

Second generation (2020)

Codenamed "T1E", the second-generation Tiggo 7 was originally debuted in November 2019 at the 2019 Guangzhou International Auto Show in a near-production concept guise. The production version was revealed on 23 December 2019. Sales were commenced in China on 9 March 2020, with a market debut in Russia later that year. Tiggo 7 Plus (2021). An upmarket variant of the second-generation Tiggo 7, called the Tiggo 7 Plus, was revealed for the Chinese market in August 2021 at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show, with sales commenced on 27 September 2021. The exterior design features a redesigned front fascia and slightly updated rear taillights, with the Chery logo badge on the rear was replaced by a 'CHERY' badging script placed above the taillights. The interior features an updated dashboard design with its infotainment system running on Chery's Lion 4.0 operating system, which features Baidu CarLife and Apple CarPlay. The Plus version also introduces a mild hybrid (MHEV) powertrain to the lineup. In select export markets, the 2021 Plus' exterior design was adopted to the global-market Tiggo 7 Pro. In Russia (2023 MY only) and select Middle East markets, the model was sold as the Tiggo 7 Pro Max. 2023 facelift. For the 2023 model year, Chery introduced two different exterior facelifts for the Tiggo 7 series in different respective markets. Both facelifts feature an updated interior design, as well a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain. China (Tiggo 7 Plus & Tiggo 7 Plus New Energy). The first version of the 2023 facelift was unveiled on 29 September 2022 for the Tiggo 7 Plus, with sales commencing on 7 November 2022. This version is exclusively sold in China; it features a completely redesigned front end, with the headlight units taken from the Tiggo 8 Plus. The plug-in hybrid version

Tiggo 7 High Energy & Tiggo 7 C-DM (2024)

In China, since November 2024, a version of the Chery Tansuo 06 with a revised front fascia design was sold under the name Tiggo 7 High Energy. The High Energy version is also available with a plug-in hybrid variant, marketed as the Tiggo 7 C-DM.

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Specifications

name: Chery Tiggo 7
Manufacturer: Chery
Production: 2016–present
Class: Compact crossover SUV
Body style: 5-door SUV

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Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q44954423CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
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