Overview

Tiggo 9, from Chery, is the beginning of a strategic milestone for the Chinese automaker in Pakistan. Launched officially as an E-segment luxury contender, it marks a powerful manner to make your intent clear and known. Its design is dictated completely by its large, aggressive, diamond-shaped grille, flush pop-out doors, and big 20-inch wheels that command immediate road presence.

The interior design, on the other hand, is completely focused on creating executive comfort. It is enhanced with premium leather seating, 64-color ambient lighting, and a dual climate control system complete with individual vents for the second and third rows of seats. The dashboard is completely digital with the use of a fast Qualcomm Snapdragon processor to run its infotainment screen and head-up display screen.

Exterior Dimensions & Aesthetics

The vehicle possesses a commanding silhouette that guarantees highway presence:

• Length / Width / Height: 4810 mm × 1925 mm × 1741 mm
• Wheelbase: 2800 mm
• Ground Clearance: 183 mm (unladen) / 147 mm (fully loaded)
• Tyre Size: 245/50/R20 with multi-spoke aluminum alloy rims

The prominent front fascia design is characterized by the addition of the diamond-shaped grille with the use of smart matrix LED headlights along with dynamic turn signals. The functional roof rails along with the wide stance make the car appear strong and achieve aerodynamic properties as well.

Interior Comfort & Infotainment

The 7-person cabin is arranged like a first-class airline lounge. The driver’s seat comes with a 6-way electric adjustment option along with 4-way lumbar support, whereas the passenger’s seat receives full electrical control. The front seats come with heating, ventilation, and pneumatic massage programming. Even the rear seats receive the heating and cooling configuration, which is not common at this price level.

The central command hub includes:

• Main Screen: 15.6-inch ultra-responsive capacitive touch screen
• Instrument Cluster: 10.25-inch high-definition digital instrumentation
• Sound System: High-quality 14-speaker Sony sound system
• Connectivity: Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Lion Smart cloud system
• Head-Up Display: W-HUD virtual reality projection on the front windshield

Engine, Battery, & Performance

Under the hood, the car offers the state-of-the-art fifth-generation 1.5L TGDI hybrid dedicated engine along with the triple-motor electric setup.

• Combined Output: 610 horsepower / 920 Nm of torque
• Acceleration (0–100 km/h): A sports-car-rivaling 5.4 seconds
• Transmission: 3-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (3-DHT)

A 34.46 kWh lithium-ion battery is capable of feeding power to the electric motors and comes equipped with a large fuel tank of capacity ranging up to 70 liters.

Range and Fuel Economy

The true genius behind this plug-in hybrid SUV comes from its outstanding efficiency. According to the official statistics, the Tiggo 9 PHEV electric range is a remarkable 145-170 kilometers according to your driving habits, making you capable of traveling in any city of Pakistan, such as Karachi or Lahore, for your daily office commutes using only the electric power of the vehicle without dripping a single drop of petrol.

When running in the full hybrid mode on long road trips, the car provides an exceptional average fuel efficiency rate of around 19 km/L. Due to its intelligent energy renewal systems, the car provides you the cruising range of up to 1400 kilometers using a single tank of fuel.

Safety Features

Safety is heavily prioritized with a comprehensive Level 2 Plus Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) framework.

• Passive Protection: Total of 10 airbags; these include double front, front side, side-curtain, rear side, driver’s knee, and a revolutionary distal balloon airbag.
• Active ADAS: Adaptive Cruise Control, Autonomous Emergency Braking, Lane Departure Warning, and Lane Change Assist.
• Visibility Barriers: A set of 540-degree high-resolution cameras delivering a transparent view of the chassis for easy navigation around rocks and large potholes.

Ride, Handling, & Maintenance Tips

The Tiggo 9 has a highly sophisticated cloud suspension that damps the vibrations in the vehicle to provide a smooth, floating drive on the cracked urban terrain. The smart AWD system distributes the power to all four wheels continuously to handle the cornering traction and provide wet-weather stability.

To keep this advanced machine running smoothly, follow these operational best practices:

1. Software Integrity: Don’t skip ECU update sessions at an authorized workshop; the sophisticated PHEV control system is wholly dependent upon optimized software.
2. Battery Management: Ensure that you completely charge the lithium battery using your household charger at least twice per week, even when using the petrol engine, for the sake of battery cells’ well-being.
3. Tyre & Alignment Checks: Because AWD setups with low-profile 20-inch rims are highly sensitive to uneven tread wear, rotate and align your tyres every 5,000 km.

Booking and Dealership Information

Official booking operations have successfully commenced nationwide. The Chery Tiggo 9 booking amount in Pakistan is fixed at a refundable PKR 3,000,000 for the introductory batch.

To secure your priority delivery slot, you can easily process your Chery Tiggo 9 booking in Pakistan by visiting an authorized Chery Pakistan dealership booking center or filling out details online. Due to high interest following the official Chery Tiggo 9 launch date in Pakistan, initial delivery wait times are currently hovering around 2 months.

Competitor Comparison

In terms of competition, the Chery Tiggo 9 has to compete against some tough contenders in Pakistan, but technology-wise, it has an edge. The two main competitors of the car are the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid and the Haval H6 PHEV.

Although the Santa Fe is a hybrid model with a small battery and has a better network, in terms of performance and EV mode driving, the Tiggo 9 easily outdoes it. In case of the Haval H6 PHEV, the competition is tougher since the two cars are basically the same in terms of being plug-in hybrids, but the Tiggo 9 gets the upper hand due to its more practical features and an offering of 7 seats instead of 5, marked by a significantly larger battery unit.