Best cheap Chinese SUV yet? 2024 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro review
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
- The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is an interesting offering - for a number of reasons.
It's value-packed, starting at less than $40k drive-away in Australia, and it comes very, VERY well equipped -- enough so that you might not even need to consider spending more on one of the higher-spec versions.
But there are a couple of grades to choose from, including a top-spec Ultimate all-wheel drive model, as tested here, which is pushing the boundaries for a "cheap" model in Australia at $46k d/a, but does stack up pretty well in terms of rivals and where prices have shifted in the recent years.
I'd have it over a GWM Haval H6, but other great alternatives - for those shopping on a really tight budget - include:
Mitsubishi Outlander (PHEV review here): • Best Mitsubishi EVER?!...
Mahindra XUV700: • Best cheap 7 seater in...
Honda ZR-V: • Honda ZR-V 2024 review...
Watch the review and tell me if the issues with carrying capacity and towing capability are big enough to stop you from buying one of these cars... Or if it would be the tech that kept you away!
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00:00 Intro
00:23 Is it the right price?
02:47 What are the best alternatives?
04:48 Is it the right size?
06:46 Interior
12:48 Under the bonnet
14:06 Driving
19:46 Efficiency
20:28 Is it safe?
21:31 Ownership
22:27 Verdict
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Looks well put together, very tempting and priced very competitively, I love manufacturers who still give us full size spare tyre
Yep, a spare there is a winner!
Totally agree, I'm a sales rep and when i'm doing long trips and in the middle of nowhere I want a full spare. Last time I had a tyre problem it was totally stuffed and I just changed it and kept going but this repair kit is a load of crap. Try using it on a blown out tyre and your in a place with no reception. It should not even be allowed.
Chery has the name of producing quite reliable cars, especially the engine, quite powerful and reliable.
not is aus it didnt
Chery has a bad reputation for reliability and poor quality. Engine is basic
indeed，chery sells well in china, and china got bad quality gas but engine still works well
Had my Ultimate model for 3 weeks now and absolutely love it. Mine doesn't start in Eco mode every drive it remembers the last mode it was driven in. The "DMS" Driver Monitor System can be turned off as it says in the manual but isn't in the menu for some reason so may need a software update. Will be bringing it up at my 1000km inspection next week.
Also you can adjust the car length distance for the Adaptive Cruise Control on the steering wheel with the buttons with the horizontal lines.
Does yours idle stop
Bit excited over your no resale China car I see 🤭 do girls notice you? lol
@@Anonymous_Shadow911Yes but it can be disabled. I leave it off.
@@ev0watif you see a girl that judges you on your car, you're looking at the wrong girl.
@@VanDammage87How did you disable it?
The tech feels like stepping into the future but the welcome music feels like stepping into Windows ME.
I saw one of these for the first time yesterday......in The Alice. Cool looking unit.
Great video thank you , if they fix the touchy warning systems which apparently they will through over the air updates then it will be on my list along with the Tiggo 8 and a couple more I’m interested in , it’s always a difficult decision .
Another great review Matt. I truly appreciate your thoroughness as to how a car drives. Its an important part of any serious review and some gloss over that and spend more time on features but its the drive that counts for me and surely for anyone that will spend some time in any particular vehicle.
Thank you mate. I often struggle with how much depth to go into, because a lot of viewers don't even stick around for it. But those who do will get the thorough going-over that a car deserves!
Got my mid range model last week could not be happier.
Why?
The message I got from this review - is it's a good buy if you don't mind being annoyed😉Enjoyable review Matt as usual. It's a quite a nice looking vehicle as you said, and I saw another Chery a couple of weeks ago drive into a carpark and it made me go up and check what it was! - it did look stylish - it was a different model to this one - so I think they are on the right track styling wise. Would I buy a car that would annoy me? nope lol
Haha, unfortunately a lot of cars these days have annoying safety features. It’s a common concern with new safety technology systems.
@@therightcar From Jun 2024 all EU cars need to have line keep and speed warning as default on every time you turn on the car ,so most new cars for 2024 allready have that super annoying feature
Here in SA Cherys are flying off the shelf, so to speak.
We have regulating authorities, especially the EU, to blame for the annoying nanny systems. Chinese automakers are keen to conquer Europe hence the safety systems have to be on every time you start the car.
I doubt if most of the things that annoy you would trouble buyers because they'd get to them as they'll be living with the car.
In South Africa they even offer a million kms or 10 years warrantee for the engine.
a Million Kilometre warranty on an automobile engine has to be a world first. Are there any hoops you have to go through to maintain this ?
@@copaloadofthisonly available to the original owner.
@@copaloadofthis It's sort of a gimmick because you have to be the first owner and to have serviced with them for the 10 years.
So since very few people keep cars for so long these days, I don't take it seriously.
How many kilometres had the car completed at the time of testing? The fuel economy might be a factor of a new motor.
Can’t believe people still complaining about acc in new cars slowing down bends. They still haven’t realised that is the lane keep and lane centre assist that is slowing car to keep it centred not the acc. Turn those lane assist features off and does not slow down
On da airbags did not deploy in ancap crash tests but still got 5 star so can’t rely on ancap to not be biased
Looking forward to the Tiggo 8
Good review mate, I would like to see a Hybrid variant of this if available.
chery Have tiggo 7 plus phev、 exeed lx phev
Me too
Really wanna know if the rear cam at night when you reversing is it clear bright view with enough back lighting.
It is very clear....the models we have here in South Africa have shown to be very clear at night
@@kabelobrian4540 The reversing camera at night is very clear? without the street lighting? And thank for responding to my comment.
In China this car goes for USD 14k to 18k
I only appreciate the existence of Chinese brands in Australia like Chery to introduce more competition in the market. Personally wouldn't buy one until there are proven improvements in safety, tech and reliability.
These days it's very difficult to make an unreliable car. Carmakers source most parts from the same suppliers, including key internal parts like rings and bearings.
Also even owners of brands that are regarded as reliable no longer keep cars for a long time.
So, unless you're the second or third owner, reliability is relatively not as important for you since the car will still be under warrantee
It's how parts are put together not where they are made that is the issue, eg: see buildings falling down in China after 3 years. The skill of the workforce is more important. As for warranty, a manufacturer can offer 100-year warranties and it doesn't mean jack shit unless they honour it.@@brakgosi6271
Chery Omoda which is almost same like this just little different shape has 5 stars on new euro NCAP test which most cars below 50 000 euro fail to do ,so for safety it is much better then similar priced cars in EU ,it its actually better then some 2 times more expensive cars ,tech is very good for the money,for reliability you cant know before 4-5-6 years pass but at least you have warranty
top of the range tiggo 7 pro $45k vs H6 Hybrid also around $45k. Which one is better?
I’d buy the H6.
Matt would you buy this car if it's your own money or Kia Seltos????
I wouldn’t buy either. 🤣
It looks better than the Hyundai Tucson!
Haha, there’s so much hate for Tucson styling!
In south america, Brazil, they are asking $26.975 US dol for the entry level 1.5 turbo (non direct injection, ACTeco) with 9spd CVT. They just flip the market upside down, lol.
I be worry for all the data issue😢.... Much different noise, message, and what about the gear shifter?
I’m not sure I follow…?
@@therightcar In video you say something about " screen message coming, or sound? When driving.... And not easy automat shifter? Find the reverse? Tnx
I decided against the & 7 Pro as I was upset that they bought in the model with the cheap fake looking plastic (in front of the passenger seat) instead of the model they get in (right hand drive) South Africa that has beautiful (fake) leather right across the dashboard
Okay, fair enough!
You can turn off the welcome theme and mute the safety alarms. I wish for once reviewers would read or at least glance thro' the manual before they record these shows. Its basics like that which make a mockery of the reviews. Basically you are condoning something which is not an issue. This is the 4th Aussie review with the same fault and you are not alone. South African, Malaysian and Philippine are the same. The Turkish and UAE showed the systems being turn off. Good on them.
Lighten up. People watch reviews for entertainment and information, and there are things in this car which aren't funny or well-informed.
I'm saying that the welcome theme is a laugh, but the annoying safety systems -- which in Australia, are re-enabled EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE THE CAR -- are problematic and could be a decision driver for some customers.
That welcome music 😂😂
Like my interpretive dance??
The shifter operation looks quite annoying, which is a big drawback, at least for myself.
It is a bit frustrating.
I like this car but my contention with it are the excessive nanny systems(but to be fair those are a feature in all cars these days). Apart from that it makes a mockery of what the usual suspects (your Rav's, X-Trails and CX-5's) give you in equipment and service for the money.
You didnt mention another option to this which was the H6 which is a good competitor to this.
P. s. If I was looking at the Outlander over this I wouldnt take the 7 seater, that 3rd for is only good for small children, adults cant even think of finding themselves there.
Thanks mate. Yeah, I thought it was important to showcase cars I would recommend. Not just cars that are also cheap. 😉
@@therightcar fair enough, should be noted that in other markets where these two cars are offered they are running neck and neck.
Is the lane keep assist SH!T?
Car Expert showed it was really good.
CAR EXPERT (PAUL) SAID I WAS BETTER THAN MOST ACTUALLY
How is it compare to Haval H6?
It's better in pretty much every metric
@@lungaswazi9194not sure about that, the engine in the H6 is more powerful than this at 320nm.
It is not a direct rival to the H6...it's in-between the Jolion and the H6...a direct rival would be it's bigger sister the Tiggo 8 pro max....it's better in almost every aspect that one, even in terms of power and comfort
5 dealerships in sydney metro area, hardly the backing you like to see from car companies (1 dealer per million people, yay).
qld 90min drive at 100km/h to nearest
Looks good and has a full-size spare. That's the positives. The negatives are huge, engine to small.DSG ,fake leather, and those bloody so-called electronic safty features, I'll stick with my VW Touareg.
Not to forget the cheap tyres, this body panels
Actually Cooper tyres are good and and as for the fake leather, no one said it was real but it looks bloody good. How much is a VW Touareg cost with the same amount of tech???
Those screens are starting to look very generic. Are these screens made by the same supplier for different car companies?
Probably the same supplier, nobody makes them anymore, the car manufacturers put a tender out and whatever maker comes back at the best deal and can integrate it to their vehicles the best will win the job.
@@ev0wat I watched a Matt Armstrong video about his Labo restoration and it was surprising how many parts it used from other makers like Audi and at inflated cost for their "genuine parts".
@@buddha4tw exactly! They just tender out for parts, it’s the same with machinery, a lot of things are just brand names but all shared parts and components.
I haven't driven one. But some of the subjective complaints worry me. Everything doesn't have to feel like a Honda. Brakes, gear lever. There are different ways of doing things. Some of the criticisms are white picket fence. Enjoyed it though.
Ha okay mate.
Those wheels are BMWish and are really handsome
Yeah it’s a good design all around, apart from the blue bits on the front, and the low-mounted LED DRLs.
Handsome copy of the real thing🤭
Man these cars are built well!! Ignore the racists we even purchased one!
I decided against the 7 Pro as I was upset that they bought in the model with the cheap fake looking plastic (in front of the passenger seat) instead of the model they get in (right hand drive) South Africa that has beautiful (fake) leather right across the dashboard
Fair enough mate. What did you choose instead?
Those who laughed at the Koreans making cars are now knocking the Chinese. At the rate they’re improving I think other makes had better watch themselves. Me…I went from Audi to VW years ago, and now moving on from there….the germans used to do qaulity, now they’re nothing but fashion statements. My bitdi r line Passat wagon and Touareg (both 2019) were great new, headaches within moments of being out of warranty. My sister got a rexton and to be honest while not the lady word in refinement, is proving to be a bloody good alrounder. Not sure ide go there, but 100% not going German again
am i the only one who thinks its 10k over priced?
I think it could have been more assertively priced.
@@therightcar the company needs to start from scratch and prove itself then work its way up. almost died when i went into the dealer and asked about pricing.
Spot on.
Agreed! A cx30 Mazda with more resale value is about the same price. Chinese stuff is worth nothing.
oi! You're asking the world
Ill buys mg hs anyday over this. Much cheeper
Is cheaper better, though?
Duel Clutch gearbox sorry its a deal breaker, everything else OK.
Lmao the car is the same length as 2023 version (basically 90% same car) and that one had 475L boot space. This one looks exactly the same size. They just changed the way they calculate it 🤣
Just can’t bring myself to buying a chery 🙄
No-one’s forcing you to 😎
Saw one today, cheap quality quality paintwork, thin body panels, cheap awful tyres, small thin seats, no privacy glass. Flat not supportive back seat , cheap looking grille
You are honestly just a hater...this car puts a lot of your so called old and trusted manufacturers to shame with the quality they produced in this car...
The funniest thing is also the fact that people forget that their so called old and reliable manufacturers get almost 80% of their car parts and interior material from the Chinese 😂😂😂😂😂...now that the Chinese are making their own they look bad? No man...stop lying to yourself 😂😂😂😂
It's a no from me. The Outlander is better with a 10 year warranty and Japanese made.
Fair enough. That’s why I had it as a best alternative!
top of the line Outlander or top of the line Tiggo7. Huge price difference and not apples for apples. Maybe the Tiggo 8 but still a big price difference.
for a 'new' car there seems to be a hell of a lot of things that are just "NOT VERY GOOD"... i really lost could how many times this was said... and there's a reason why this car is "NOT VERY GOOD"... its been on the Chinese market since 2019... so by now its a well worn design... already with probably hundreds of thousands of examples on CHinese roads so Chery would have a lot of feedback on what doesnt work so well, but it seems they dont take notice of that. Also why would this car triumph over the H6 which is marketly less expensive with a bigger engine, with admittedly a bigger thirst.
It’s better to drive and easier to live with than a H6.
@@therightcar Ive only driven the Haval once and found it to be too jerky in its ride and a lot of plastic in the cab. Only driven the Chery once but way way better. Im driving a Volvo 2 Ltr-T XC40 and the chery was up there in comfort and the 1.6 had heaps enough power.
Fruitfully 😂😂
Walk away from it. It's just not good enough . I've had an MG & a Haval on 2 trips to Tasmania & they were absolute junk, & I wouldn't think that this would be any better . I've owned 60 different vehicles over nearly 40 yrs . Previously Fords , Toyota's, Mazda's, an Audi A4 Allroad Tdi, VW Tiguan 147Tdi & i currently have a VW Touareg R Line 210 Tdi here in Australia , I had Renault's, Citroen's, Vauxhalls while living in Europe . Chinese vehicles just aren't worth the risk . May look reasonably good, but are usually far from good. Another overpriced vehicle & nor worth what Chery are asking. Hooking your phone into the infotainment may also be a possible security issue .
What do you recommend?
@Zacharyyyy89 Hyundai, Kia, Toyota or a Nissan are all generally good . Mazda are decent as well
Chinese stuff not trust worthy.
Sent from device made in….?
@@therightcar I replied from made in vietnam. Chinese is not trust worthy.
@@therightcar only because there’s no phones made here. Some things you have little to no choice over, vehicles you have a big choice over. And fyi my phone doesn’t have airbags, rust or I rely on its safety and it’s not a large 40-50k purchase.
If your a peasant and need to resort to a china car, you’re failing at life!
Trash
I would rather buy mahindra, more reliable and also comes from a country with a democracy
Okay!
Yet China is more democratic.
That's your choice but be a little more informed. Democracy is just a label. The West labels China "authoritarian" because China has achieved wealth, power, prosperity and it's people live in a safe and functional society. And it did it without "democracy". Australia and US and Britain love slapping the label "authoritarian" on countries they can't compete with or perceive to be a threat but are all too happy to cosy up to countries like Vietnam who is also a communist "authoritarian" or Saudi Arabia which is runned by religious zealots.
The design and dashboard looks very similar. Engine is a lot better in the Indian one. I wonder which one debuted first in their home markets
Yeah i learnt that Cherry is newer. I am sure they drew some 'inspiration' from mahindra