Compact SUV can be described as the absolute main force of self-owned brand sales, even at the end of the year, the release speed of new cars is mushrooming, dazzling new cars make consumers overwhelmed. As a representative of the technical strength of its own brand, Chery also released its annual remodeled model of Tiggo 7 on December 10. The 2022 Chery Tiggo 7 launched a total of 5 models, with a guided price of 8.69-11.19 million yuan. What is the product strength of the new car? How do you choose between the 5 models? Let's take a look.
Exterior design
Among the Tiggo family SUVs, the Tiggo 7 can be described as a high-value existence of fashion and dynamics, and the 2022 models listed this time still maintain the existing design in terms of appearance and styling. From the front face, the narrow upper and lower wide hidden air intake grilles occupy the visual center of the front of the car, and the chrome trims arranged in the interior are very bright in the light, like the stars in the night sky, showing full fashion and texture. On both sides of the middle net, the LED headlights integrated with it are slender, and the flat lines and sharp corners outline the solemn eyes of the Tiggo 7. Under the encirclement and the air intakes on both sides, the flat straight line is still the main theme of the design, which also makes the vehicle's sense of movement and power better displayed.
After coming to the side, the suspension roof is paired with five-spoke blade wheels and red embellishments, and the sporty attributes of the vehicle are once again strengthened. Although the design of the Tiggo 7's through-type taillights is not as stunning as when this generation of models was released, the fashion and texture still have a good performance in the same class of models, and with the bilateral double exhaust, the appearance of the whole vehicle can still be played in the same level of opponents.
Interior design
Sitting in the car, the interior of the Tiggo 7 has not changed much compared to the old model, and the multi-function button layout of the three-frame flat-bottom steering wheel is matched with silver trim, and the overall visual effect is more concise. In the front instrument part, the two low-end models use a semi-LCD semi-mechanical combination instrument, and the medium and high-end models are equipped with a 7.0-inch LCD instrument, with a 10.25-inch floating LCD touch screen located in the center of the center console, the interior of Tiggo 7 also creates a certain sense of technology, coupled with the satellite navigation system, intelligent voice control and mobile phone interconnection and other practical functions, the daily car experience of the driver and occupants has also been guaranteed. The rest of the room, the large leather wrap and the red embellishments that run through the center console and doors, also enhance the movement and texture of the interior.
Spatial representation
The Tiggo 7 is positioned as a compact SUV with body dimensions of 4500/1842/1746 mm and a wheelbase of 2670 mm. In terms of seating space, after adjusting the front seats to the appropriate position, the knee space of the second row of seats can reach more than two fists, which can fully meet the demands of domestic consumers for large space. In terms of seat configuration, the medium and high-end models are equipped with 10-way main seats and 4-way electric adjustment of secondary seats, in addition to the version and the secondary top model, it also supports the heating of the front seats, and with the rear central platform with low bulge, the riding experience of Tiggo 7 is still very wide.
Opening the tailgate, the trunk space of the Tiggo 7 is quite regular, although the tires on both sides are slightly intruded, but the volume of the 475L can still meet the daily storage use. The trunk volume of the Tiggo 7 can be extended to 1500L by the rear seat ratio, but it should be noted that the rear seats cannot be leveled with the trunk countertop after being reclined.
Dynamic performance
The 2022 Tiggo 7 provides consumers with two power options, guiding the price of 8.69-97,900 yuan of the three models equipped with a maximum power of 115 kW, a maximum torque of 230 N · m 1.5T turbo engine, matched with a 9-speed CVT transmission, this combination of power performance is not strong, but 6.8L 100 km fuel consumption still has a good fuel economy.
The Tiggo 7 top and bottom models are equipped with Chery 1.6T turbocharged engines with a maximum power of 145 kW and a maximum torque of 290 N·m, and the drivetrain has been upgraded to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. While the combined power performance of this set has been improved, the fuel consumption of 100 kilometers has also reached 6.6L, and the fuel economy is at the forefront of the same class.
Comparison of model configurations
As one of the head independent brands, Chery Tiggo series has also been sought after and trusted by consumers for many years. Putting aside other factors such as design and space, the richness of vehicle configuration has always been the focus of consumer car selection. So, how to choose the 5 models listed in the 2022 Tiggo 7? Uncle Che will analyze and compare them below, and everyone can choose according to their budget and actual needs.
2022 Tiggo 7 Super Edition
1.5T CVT Super Defender
Price: 86,900 yuan
Recommended index: 2 stars
Reason: The configuration is basic and can meet the most basic car needs
As the lowest model in the series, the safety configuration has the main co-pilot airbag, tire pressure display, main driving seat belt is not tied reminder, braking force distribution, traction control and body stability system and other configurations, the driving assistance configuration is equipped with rear parking radar, reversing image, driving mode switching, automatic parking, uphill assist and steep slope slow descent several configurations, the external configuration is equipped with aluminum alloy wheels, roof luggage rack, keyless start, driver's position keyless entry, LED high beam lights, LED daytime running lights, Front and rear power windows and exterior mirror power adjustment and other configurations, the internal configuration has a leather steering wheel, 3.5-inch LCD instrument, imitation leather seats, main seat 6-way adjustment, secondary seat 4-way adjustment, rear seat ratio reclining, 10.25-inch touch LCD screen, mobile phone Interconnection, front 2 / rear 1 data interface, 4 speaker speakers, internal rearview mirror manual anti-glare, manual air conditioning and in-car PM2.5 filter device and other configurations.
Overall, this series of minimum models can only meet the most basic driving needs, the lack of some convenience configuration will make ordinary consumers experience greatly reduced, if not the budget is really limited, the car uncle does not recommend this minimum model.
1.5T CVT Super Warrior
Price: 91,900 yuan
Recommended index: 3 stars
Reason: The convenience configuration has increased, taking into account a certain car experience and cost performance
Compared with the minimum model guidance price of 0.5 million yuan, the vehicle configuration has more front side airbags, cruise control, open panoramic sunroof, exterior mirror heating, main seat power adjustment, front seat heating and second row of central armrests/cup holders. In general, this 0.5 million yuan upgrade is reflected in all aspects, especially the improvement of seat configuration, which has significantly improved the overall car experience. If you have a limited budget, this model that combines cost performance and practical configuration is still worth choosing.
1.5T CVT Super Hero
Price: 97,900 yuan
Recommended index: 4 stars
Reason: The configuration upgrade is very rich, and the car experience is fully upgraded
Compared with the previous model, the guide price increased by 0.6 million yuan, the vehicle configuration, increased the side safety curtain, headlight automatic opening and closing, the whole car window one-button lift, the whole car window anti-pinch hand, the exterior mirror electric folding / lock car automatic folding, rain induction wiper, remote control function, sun visor makeup mirror lighting lights, auxiliary seat electric adjustment, main seat waist adjustment, satellite navigation system, navigation road information display, online map and OTA upgrade and other configurations, seat belt is not tied reminder upgrade to the whole car, Reversing image upgraded to 360-degree panoramic image, LCD meter upgraded to 7 inches, and number of speakers to 6.
Overall, the upgrade of 0.6 million yuan is very rich, the main configuration related to the car experience has also been upgraded, comprehensive vehicle configuration and guidance price, this model configuration is very recommended.
1.6T DCT Super Warrior
Price: 102,900 yuan
Rationale: Only recommended for consumers with high demands on power performance
Compared with the 1.5T model of the same super warrior, the guide price increased by 11,000 yuan, in addition to the combination of the power system upgrade to 1.6T + 7DCT, the vehicle configuration added the side safety curtain, the whole car seat belt is not fastened reminder, standard /comfortable driving mode, engine start-stop, auxiliary seat electric adjustment, main seat waist adjustment, front seat heating and 7-inch full LCD instrument these configurations have been added. In general, in addition to the upgrade of the power system, this 11,000 yuan is not very rich for the improvement of other configurations. If there are indeed high requirements for power performance, car models can also be selected.
1.6T DCT Super Hero
Price: 111,900 yuan
Reason: Although the configuration upgrade is not rich
But it also represents the highest level of the Tiggo 7 series
Compared with the Super Hero's 1.5T model, the guide price has increased by 14,000 yuan. With the exception of the combination of the powertrain upgrade to 1.6T+7DCT, the safety configuration is consistent with the standard/comfortable driving mode, engine start-stop, luggage electric opening/closing/position memory, Bluetooth key, and car dashcam in the rest of the configuration. As a full series of top-of-the-line models, most of the 14,000 yuan upgrade is reflected in the power system, although the upgrade of the configuration is not rich, but it also represents the highest level of the Tiggo 7 car series.
Write at the end
Independent brands occupy a large market share in the compact SUV market, but among various brands, the competition for compact SUV models is more intense. For consumers, although the choice is somewhat difficult, the white-hot competition is the catalyst for the emergence of more powerful models. This generation of Tiggo 7 with its stylish and dynamic design, excellent 1.6T engine and rich configuration, has been widely favored by consumers since its listing, and now that the 2022 model has been released, its product strength still has a strong competitiveness in the same level of opponents. As far as the choice between these 5 models is concerned, if the budget is limited and there is no too high requirement for power performance, the 2022 super energy version 1.5T CVT super hero is undoubtedly the most worthy of choice, if there is no budget constraint, then the top model with concentrated power and rich configuration is naturally the best choice.