Delivering gusto with Chery's Pro family

By CARSIFU | 10 May 2022


KUALA LUMPUR: As the top variant of Chery's automobile line-up, the Pro family focusses on intelligent technology, stylish design and efficient power.

The five Pro family consists of four sports utility vehicles (SUVs) – Tiggo 2 Pro, Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro – and one sedan – Arrizo 6 Pro.

Tiggo Pro 8.
Tiggo 8 Pro.


The Tiggo 8 Pro and Tiggo 7 Pro are among the Pro family models currently being planned for launch in Malaysia.

The Pro Family flagship, the Tiggo 8 Pro, boasts three separate screens – a horizontal 12.3-inch instrument panel, an 8-inch climate control screen and a 10.25-inch floating infotainment screen in the centre of the dashboard that features Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and 360-degree camera display.

Tiggo Pro 7.
Tiggo 7 Pro.


Its smaller sibling, the Tiggo 7 Pro, is similarly equipped, while wireless smartphone charging and an electric tailgate are also available on both models.

Besides six airbags, traction and stability control, ISOFIX, the use of ultra-high-strength steel in body construction and other passive safety features, the Pro family also get active safety through the Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS).

ADAS comes with functions such as Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Automatic Cruise Control, Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB), Traffic Sign Recognition (TSC), Intelligent High-beam Control (IHC), Blind Spot Monitoring (BSD), Front Collision Warning (FCW) and an emergency Brake Override System (BOW).

Tiggo Pro 7.
Tiggo 7 Pro.


The Pro Family also carries the Chery global design team’s ‘Life in Motion 3.0’ design language which features a strong exterior visual signature with a galaxy-inspired geometric matrix diamond front grille and LED headlamps.

Inside, a cockpit-surround layout communicates dynamism, comfort and elegance.

The Pro Family is characterised by efficient power with its ACTECO series engines have evolved 800cc to 4.0 litres, with six of them have been listed among China’s Top 10 Engines, delivering effortless power along with high thermal efficiency.

Ateco engine.
ACTECO engine.


Chery is the first Chinese auto brand to independently develop the core technologies of engine, transmission and chassis, and after over 20 years of research and development (R&D).

The company boasts the strongest engine technology R&D among Chinese brands.

The Pro Family continues to make debuts around the world, most recently at motor shows in Manila, Kuwait and Indonesia, garnering much interest, attention and approval.

ADAS.
ADAS.


Numerous awards have also been bestowed upon the Pro Family globally, including ‘Most Technical SUV’ and ‘Best Advanced Technology SUV’ for the Tiggo 8 Pro, plus ‘Best-Selling SUV’ and ‘Most Popular Chinese Car Model’ for the Tiggo 7 Pro.

Recently, the half-millionth unit of the Tiggo 8 series rolled off the line, making it the fastest model to achieve the 500,000-unit mark among Chinese-brand mid-size SUVs and seven-seater SUVs.

Since its launch in 2018, the Tiggo 8 series has found success in many global markets including Brazil, Saudi Arabia and Chile.

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