Chery unveils Tiggo 9 CSH in SA with hybrid and petrol options

Positioned as the brand’s new flagship SUV, the seven-seater Tiggo 9 CSH brings more space, extended range and power-packed drivetrains to Chery’s local lineup.

August 24, 2025

CAR Magazine 1 minute read

Following the introduction of several new-energy models, including the Tiggo 7 CSH and Tiggo 8 CSH, to its lineup, Chery South Africa has now launched the Tiggo 9 on local shores.

Chery offers the Tiggo 9 CSH with the choice of two drivetrains – front-wheel and all-wheel, with both derivatives employing the automaker’s 1.5l, four-cylinder, turbopetrol-electric powertrain. Equipped with FWD, the Pinnacle variant produces 280kW and 610N.m of torque, while the all-paw Vanguard, which gains three electric motors, is endowed with 455kW and 920N.m.

Chery claims average fuel consumption figures of 1.5 and 1.4l/100km for the Pinnacle and Vanguard, respectively (when their battery packs are fully charged, or 5.5 and 6.2l/100km when the batteries are discharged). Speaking of the batteries, the Pinnacle’s 18.3kWh item allows for a claimed EV-only operating range of 90km, while the more powerful, Vanguard variant offers a claimed 160km when its 34.4kWh battery is replenished. Both models have a combined petrol-electric operating range of 1 400km.

2025 Chery Tiggo 9 CSH price in SA

The plug-in hybrid Tiggo 9 is priced from R839 900 for the Pinnacle FWD model and R989 900 for the Vanguard AWD derivative.

Chery Tiggo 9 CSH Pinnacle – R839 900
Chery Tiggo 9 CSH Vanguard AWD – R989 900

The Tiggo 9 will also be available with a 2l petrol-only powertrain, which produces 187kW and 390N.m of torque. The four-cylinder turbopetrol unit is coupled with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which sends drive to either the front wheels (in Pinnacle spec) or all four corners (in Vanguard trim). Chery claims average fuel consumption figures of 7.9 and 8.3l/100km for the FWD and AWD variants, respectively.

The Tiggo 9’s bodywork measures 4 810mm in length and 1 925mm in width, making it 85mm longer and 65mm wider than the Tiggo 8 CSH derivative. The firm’s new flagship seven-seater’s wheelbase is also longer – 2 800mm versus the Tiggo 8 CSH’s 2 710mm. Chery claims a luggage capacity of 448l behind the second-row of seats when the rearmost items are stowed.

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