Chery Tiggo 7
The Chery Tiggo 7 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese automaker Chery Automobile. The fourth model of the company's Tiggo crossover product series, the first-generation Tiggo 7 debuted in April 2016. The second-generation model debuted as a near-production concept car in November 2019, with the production model being revealed later December that year.
First generation (2016)
Codenamed "T15", the first-generation Tiggo 7 was first presented on 24 April 2016, before making its public debut at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show. Sales started in China on 20 September 2016. Its design was based on the TX SUV concept, originally showcased at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show.Positioned above the Tiggo 5 at the time, initial engine options include a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol and a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated petrol. Depending on the transmission option, the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine is rated at and of torque. The 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine is rated at and of torque. The 1.5-litre turbocharged models are mated to either a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission or a 6-speed manual, while the 2.0-litre models are only mated to a continuously-variable transmission. The first-generation Tiggo 7 would later provided as the basis of the upmarket Exeed LX, which was introduced in 2019.
2018 facelift (Tiggo 7 Fly)
The facelifted model was revealed on 21 September 2018 as the Tiggo 7 Fly, before went on sale about a week later that month. The facelifted Fly model carries over the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine, mated to either a 6-speed dual-clutch or a 6-speed manual, from the pre-facelift model. The facelifted Fly model was first previewed in August 2017, where it was originally planned to be sold under the Qoros brand as the Qoros Young but was never released for unknown reason.DR F35 (2020–2023)
Between 2020 and 2023, DR Automobiles marketed the first-generation Tiggo 7 in Italy as the DR F35. The F35 adopts the styling from the facelifted Tiggo 7 Fly, while sporting a different front grille, along with additional details on the front bumper. It is only available with a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, available with either a conventional petrol or a bi-fuel setup.Second generation (2020)
Codenamed "T1E", the second-generation Tiggo 7 was originally debuted in November 2019 at the 2019 Guangzhou International Auto Show in a near-production concept guise. The production version was revealed on 23 December 2019. Sales were commenced in China on 9 March 2020, with a market debut in Russia later that year.Tiggo 7 Plus (2021)
An upmarket variant of the second-generation Tiggo 7, called the Tiggo 7 Plus, was revealed for the Chinese market in August 2021 at the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show, with sales commenced on 27 September 2021. The exterior design features a redesigned front fascia and slightly updated rear taillights, with the Chery logo badge on the rear was replaced by a 'CHERY' badging script placed above the taillights. The interior features an updated dashboard design with its infotainment system running on Chery's Lion 4.0 operating system, which features Baidu CarLife and Apple CarPlay. The Plus version also introduces a mild hybrid powertrain to the lineup.In select export markets, the 2021 Plus' exterior design was adopted to the global-market Tiggo 7 Pro. In Russia and select Middle East markets, the model was sold as the Tiggo 7 Pro Max.
2023 facelift
For the 2023 model year, Chery introduced two different exterior facelifts for the Tiggo 7 series in different respective markets. Both facelifts feature an updated interior design, as well a plug-in hybrid powertrain.China (Tiggo 7 Plus & Tiggo 7 Plus New Energy)
The first version of the 2023 facelift was unveiled on 29 September 2022 for the Tiggo 7 Plus, with sales commencing on 7 November 2022. This version is exclusively sold in China; it features a completely redesigned front end, with the headlight units taken from the Tiggo 8 Plus. The plug-in hybrid version was unveiled in August 2022 at the 2022 Chengdu Auto Show, and is marketed under Chery's New Energy series. Sales of the plug-in hybrid model were commenced on 17 March 2023.Global (Tiggo 7 series / Chinese-market 2024 Tiggo 7)
The second version of the 2023 facelift was showcased multiple times during the first quarter of 2023. This version is sold in select global markets under two different suffixes, depending on the powertrain; Pro Max for the internal-combustion model, and Pro e+ for the plug-in hybrid model. It is also sold in China as the regular internal-combustion Tiggo 7 since May 2024. This version utilize the exterior design from the Chinese internal-combustion 2021 Plus models, albeit with a redesigned front bumper and an updated grille.Although global models uses an updated interior design as the first version, the Chinese-market Tiggo 7 adopts the interior design from the pre-facelift internal-combustion 2021 Plus models.
2025 facelift (Global Tiggo 7 series / Chinese-market Tiggo 7 Plus)
The second facelift was revealed in April 2024 during the 2024 Chery International Business Conference in Wuhu, Anhui, and will be marketed for the 2025 model year. It borrows the exterior design from the facelifted 2023 Plus models, but features a newly-redesigned front bumper, grille and rear fascia. It debuted overseas in May 2024 as the Ebro S700 at the Madrid Car Experience in Spain, while Chinese models were launched on 1 November 2024 as the Tiggo 7 Plus.Powertrain
The second-generation Tiggo 7 series is offered with two ACTECO engines; the first option is a 1.5-litre SQRE4T15C TGDI engine, badged as the "230T", which is rated at and of torque. In most markets, the 230T model is mated to a continuously-variable transmission, with a 6-speed manual is available exclusively for the Chinese market. The second option is a 1.6-litre SQRF4J16 TGDI engine, badged as the "290T", which is rated at and of torque. The 290T model is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. For some markets, the 1.6-litre model is available with optional all-wheel drive.The mild-hybrid powertrain, available since 2021, combines the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a 48-volt lithium-ion battery system, mated to a continuously-variable transmission.
The plug-in hybrid powertrain, available since 2023, combines the 1.5-litre turbocharged engine with a permanent-magnet synchronous motor, mated to a 3-speed dedicated hybrid transmission, resulting an increase of power output, which is rated at and of torque, combining for an in electric-only mode.
Overseas markets
Depending on the market and specifications, the second-generation Tiggo 7 is exported with different prefixes applied, notably Pro and Pro Max. Plug-in hybrid models were exported under the Pro e+ prefix, and later since 2025, Chery Super Hybrid .Australia
The Australian-market Tiggo 7 Pro was introduced in August 2023, with prices announced in September 2023. Available grades initially were the Urban, Elite and Ultimate. It is only available with a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, available in front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. For the Australian market, the Tiggo 7 Pro adopts the exterior and interior design from the global-market 2023 facelifted models.In February 2025, for the 2025 model year, the line-up received minor exterior styling changes, with the Urban and Elite grades were respectively replaced by the SE and SE+ grades. The Ultimate grade was dropped from the line-up.
In June 2025, the plug-in hybrid version with the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid with front-wheel drive, marketed as the Super Hybrid went on sale in Australia with customer deliveries commenced in July 2025, the Super Hybrid version is available for the Urban and Ultimate grades. At the time of its introduction, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid was the cheapest plug-in hybrid vehicle on sale in Australia.
The facelifted Tiggo 7 line-up, based on the Chinese market Tiggo 7 Plus, was launched in Australia on 28 August 2025 for the 2026 model year, with the Pro suffix dropped from the nameplate. The 2026 facelifted model saw the SE and SE+ grades were respectively replaced by the Urban and Ultimate grades, the 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol was replaced with the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch transmission, the rear suspension uses an independent multi-link suspension, and the omission of features such as the driver's knee airbag, a full-size spare wheel, integrated satellite navigation and Sony audio system.
Europe
The Tiggo 7 was released in the European market in June 2025, starting in Poland. For Europe, it is available with either 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol and 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid powertrains.Indonesia
First introduced on 28 January 2022, The Tiggo 7 Pro was launched in Indonesia on 23 November 2022, alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro, as Chery's first models in the country after a six-year absence. Sales were commenced in January 2023. Adopting the exterior design from the Chinese internal-combustion 2021 Plus models, the Indonesian market Tiggo 7 Pro is offered with three variants, namely the Comfort, Luxury and Premium. It is only available with the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It is locally assembled at Handal Indonesia Motor's facility in Bekasi, West Java.Malaysia
The Malaysian-market Tiggo 7 Pro was revealed on 25 March 2024, with sales commencing on 21 June 2024. A pre-production model, featuring the exterior design from the Chinese internal-combustion 2021 Tiggo 7 Plus, was first showcased on October 2022 at Chery's Malaysian re-introduction event in Setia Alam to mark its initial Malaysian debut. Only available as a single unnamed variant and powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine, the Malaysian model adopts the exterior and interior design from the global-market 2023 facelifted models. It is locally assembled at Inokom's facility in Kulim, Kedah.The plug-in hybrid version with the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid, based on the Chinese market Tiggo 7 Plus, was launched in Malaysia on 3 October 2025 in the sole variant. Like the petrol model, the PHEV model is locally in Kulim, Kedah.