CKD Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, 8 Pro launching in Indonesia soon; here's why Malaysians should take note
Sanjay · Nov 21, 2022 09:25 AM
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The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro are to launch in Indonesia in a couple of days (23-Nov 2022), locally-assembled (CKD). It's worth keeping an eye out for this event, as their specs there can shed some light of what to expect when the cars come to Malaysia.
Chiefly because Chery's planning an R&D centre there to further study the needs of their Indonesian and Southeast Asian customers.
With the Bekasi, West Java plant, Chery now has seven plants worldwide, and Indonesia serves as the company's regional base for the right-hand drive (RHD) market.
For what its worth, the specs-sheet are pretty encouraging. The Tiggo 7 Pro is a five-seater, and will be powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 150 PS and 230 Nm of torque, paired to a CVT-automatic. It's front wheel drive (FWD).
Kit count includes a 7-inch digital gauge cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, and an 8-inch LCD air-cond control panel. Leather seats, a 360-degree camera, wireless charger, powered tailgate, panoramic sunroof, and full ADAS to complement six airbags are also what's listed.
The Tiggo 8 Pro – serving as the Tiggo family's flagship 7-seater – promises 'Royal Comfort'. Big words, but Chery's got their hearts in the right place; inside you'll find quilted leather seats, a digital instrument cluster, Sony sound system, and even a refrigerated armest.
Multi-coloured ambient lights add to the occasion, and so does the panoramic sunroof. Safety is complemented by a full suite of ADAS (includes adaptive cruise control and a blind spot monitor).
Power comes from a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine (255 PS/390 Nm), mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.