Chery PHEVs Shine at PAPS 2025: Tiggo 7, 8, and 9 Go Local
Chery unveiled the Tiggo 7, 8, and 9 PHEVs at PAPS 2025, offering strong hybrid power, long range, and local assembly advantages, ideal for Pakistan’s growing plug-in market.
Table of Contents
- Tiggo 7 PHEV: Compact and Quick
- Tiggo 8 PHEV: Family Hauler with Punch
- Tiggo 9 PHEV: The Big Boss
- Why Chery PHEVs Fit Pakistan Now
Chery PHEVs Shine at PAPS 2025: Tiggo 7, 8, and 9 Go Local
Chery made waves at PAPS 2025 in Karachi. They unveiled three PHEV SUVs right there at the Expo Centre. PHEV means plug-in hybrid—gas plus electric for longer runs without worry. The models? Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8, and Tiggo 9. All built locally with Master Motors. This step cuts wait times for parts and keeps prices fair.
Pakistan's roads mix city jams and long hauls. Fuel adds up quick. These cars fit that. They charge at home or stations. Run on electricity for short trips. Switch to gas for more distance. Chery aims to grow EV use here. Local builds help.
Tiggo 7 PHEV: Compact and Quick
This one's a 5-seater. Good for small families or solo drives. The 1.5L turbo engine teams with one electric motor. Total power hits 342 hp. Torque at 525 Nm. It zips to 100 km/h in about 8 seconds.
Range? 90 km on pure electric. Over 1,000 km combined. Charge fast to 80% in 30 minutes. Inside, a 12.3-inch screen runs maps and tunes. Dual-zone AC. Keyless start.
Safety includes forward collision warning. Lane keep assist. Six airbags. Design pops with LED lights and a bold grille. It rivals the Changan CS55 Plus.
No price yet. Expect around PKR 7-8 million. Details drop during the show.
Tiggo 8 PHEV: Family Hauler with Punch
Step up to seven seats. Perfect for bigger crews. Dual electric motors join the 1.5L engine. Output climbs to 543 hp. 830 Nm torque. AWD grips wet roads or hills.
Electric-only: 77 km. Total range tops 1,020 km. V2L lets you power tools from the battery. Cabin has a 15.6-inch infotainment. 10 airbags. Panoramic roof.
It eyes the Toyota Fortuner hybrid. Smooth ride. Quiet electric mode. Price talk points to PKR 10-11 million. Watch for updates today.
Tiggo 9 PHEV: The Big Boss
Flagship for seven. Largest in the trio. Triple-motor setup with 1.5L turbo. 610 hp. 920 Nm torque. Hits 100 km/h in under 7 seconds. Adaptive suspension smooths bumps.
Range: 77 km electric. Up to 1,400 km full. Inside, luxury hits. 15.6-inch screen. 10.2-inch cluster. Massage seats. 360 camera.
Eight airbags. Blind-spot monitor. It challenges the Hyundai Santa Fe. Estimated at PKR 14-16 million. High end, but local assembly saves cash.
Why Chery PHEVs Fit Pakistan Now
Local production starts early 2026. That means quicker fixes. Lower duties on hybrids help too. With 500 charging spots nationwide, PHEVs bridge the gap. Run electric in town. Gas for trips.
Chery knows the market. They exported top in China for years. These models push green without full EV risks.
Head to PAPS before it ends November 16. See them up close. Ask about prices. This could change your next car pick.
For more updates, visit DrivePK.com
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