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SA LAUNCH  CHERY


                                                                                  manual transmission. The launch cars were
                                                                                  the top spec Elite versions with 108kW to
                                                                                  the front wheels through a very smooth and
                                                                                  efficient CVT automatic transmission.
                                                                                    On the road, the cars are smooth and
                                                                                  comfortable, and the turbo motor gives
                                                                                  good performance with plenty in reserve
                                                                                  for overtaking. They are literally loaded with
                                                                                  every bell and whistle including features like
                                                                                  voice activation for numerous functions,
                                                                                  including opening and closing windows and
                                                                                  the sunroof!
                                                                                    The important announcement of the
                                                                                  prices proves that they are determined
                                                                                  to be very competitive, with pricing from
                                                                                  R269 900 as standard, and R359 900 for
                                                                                  the model tested.
                                                                                    All models include a 5-year/60 000km
                                                                                  service plan PLUS a very bold 10 year/
                                                                                  1-million km engine warranty.
        Chery Tiggo4 PRO                                                          scheduled to be added to the range during
                                                                                    Medium and Large SUV models are

                                                                                  2022.                         n

             fter a teaser campaign that involved   SUV powered by a 1.5l 4-cylinder petrol   Click here to watch our video review:
             two previous events that we     engine. The base model without turbo offers   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_
        Aattended, including experiencing    85kW to the front wheels through a 5-speed   rApAlanvE
        the Tiggo Pro4 models at the Gerotek test
        facility, the first model in the new Chery
        range has now been officially launched in SA.
           At our Media preview, we were able to
        evaluate their handling on the skid pan, take
        them on a mild off-road course and then
        through a mountain pass course. The cars
        impressed through all the courses, especially
        off-road, considering that they are front
        wheel drive and not 4x4.
           Pricing and exact specs have been kept
        secret until now, but with the prices finally
        disclosed, it’s clear that Chery is very serious
        about wanting to succeed in this market.
           The Tiggo4 Pro is a B segment Crossover/
























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