Officially titled Distinction Dark Edition takes over from the Prime as the new entry-level Tiggo 7 variant.
Distinction trim level has been revived with an added black appearance package. Picture: Chery
Chery has made its second change to the Tiggo 7 line-up this year following the re-introduction of the Executive grade in April.
Stealthy looks
Dropped after the Tiggo 7’s refresh last year, the Distinction grade returns, once again as the base variant, this time with the addition of a black appearance package as the renamed Distinction Dark Edition.
Undercutting the Prime variant that had been the range opener by R14 000, the Distinction Dark’s gains amount to black 18-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass all around and black finishes on the grille, door sills, around the fog lamps bezels and on the roof rails.
Black detailing around the lower air intake on the front bumper and on the rear bumper rounds the exterior off, along with the choice of three mono-tone colours:
- Khaki White;
- Phantom Grey;
- Carbon Black
The fourth and final option comprises the Khaki White being topped with a Phantom Black roof.
Spec
Inside, the Distinction Dark gets imitation black leather upholstery, a black gear lever, black faux leather trim on the multi-function steering wheel, imitation white stitching on the doors, and a black dashboard.
As standard, the Tiggo 7 Distinction Dark’s specification sheet comprises:
- LED headlights;
- folding electric mirrors;
- rain sense wipers;
- electric driver’s seat;
- dual-zone climate control;
- electric tailgate;
- front and rear armrests;
- keyless entry;
- 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster;
- six-speaker Sony sound system;
- 12.3-inch infotainment system;
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto;
On the safety and driver assistance side, the following has been included:
- six airbags;
- tyre pressure monitor;
- rear parking sensors;
- reverse camera;
- cruise control;
- Driver Attention Alert
No power change
Up front, and as with the Prime, the Distinction Dark is powered by Chery’s 1.5 T-GDI engine that makes 108kW/210Nm.
Sending the amount of twist to the front wheels, though, is a six-speed dual-clutch transmission in place of the previous CVT. The claimed fuel consumption is 6.9 L/100 km.
Also carried over from the Prime is the drive mode selector with three settings: Eco, Normal and Sport.
Price
Now available, the Tiggo 7 Distinction Dark Edition’s price includes a five-year/150 000 km warranty, a five-year/60 000 km service plan and the first-owner only 10-year/1 000 000 km engine warranty.
- Tiggo 7 1.5 T-GDI Distinction Dark Edition DCT – R415 900
- Tiggo 7 1.5 T-GDI Prime DCT – R429 900
- Tiggo 7 1.5 T-GDI Executive DCT – R459 900
- Tiggo 7 1.6 T-GDI Prestige DCT – R499 900
- Tiggo 7 1.6 T-GDI Legacy DCT – R549 900
- Tiggo 7 CSH Plus – R619 900
- Tiggo 7 CSH Ultra – R679 900
