The Chery Tiggo 9, a striking new SUV with clear design inspirations from the Range Rover Evoque, has begun reaching UK buyers. Early deliveries highlight its potential to challenge established luxury models in the market, offering comparable style at a significantly lower cost.
Design Similarities and Shared Heritage
From the exterior, the Tiggo 9 mirrors the Evoque closely, featuring a floating roofline, prominent front grille, and sleek, narrow headlights. These vehicles stem from a 50:50 joint venture formed in 2012, which explains the visual parallels beyond mere aesthetics.
Pricing and Financing Options
The Summit trim of the Tiggo 9 starts at £43,105, making it nearly £20,000 less expensive than a top-spec Evoque, which retails around £60,000. Buyers can opt for flexible financing, with monthly payments as low as £499, easing access to this premium-feeling vehicle.
Gary Lan, CEO of Chery UK, commented on the milestone: “Seeing the first CHERY TIGGO 9 CSH reach a UK customer is an important moment for us. This model represents the next chapter of CHERY’s journey here – a flagship SUV that speaks to what UK families want today: electric capability, generous space, and a level of comfort and technology that feels effortless to live with.”
Performance and Hybrid Technology
Equipped with an advanced plug-in hybrid powertrain, the Tiggo 9 combines electric efficiency with extended range. It achieves up to 650 miles on a full charge and tank, surpassing the Evoque by over 200 miles. Pure electric mode covers 91 miles, supported by rapid charging that boosts the battery from 30% to 80% in just 18 minutes.
Interior Features and Warranty
Inside, the Tiggo 9 delivers luxury touches like heated and ventilated seats, a high-end 14-speaker Sony sound system, a 15.6-inch central touchscreen, a 540-degree camera system, and comprehensive driver assistance features. All Chery vehicles include a robust 7-year or 100,000-mile warranty, providing long-term reliability for new owners.
Lan added: “This new model shows just how far CHERY has come in such a short amount of time – and how committed we are to offering drivers more choice, more refinement, and more value across the SUV segment.”
