Elite FWD
$52,990 +ORC
- Powertrain
- 1.5L turbo petrol plug-in hybrid, two front electric motors
- Fuel use
- PHEV, 95 RON premium unleaded, 1.5L/100km (NEDC)
- EV range
- 90km electric (NEDC)
- Power
- 225kW combined

Chery
Large SUV, seven seats, plug-in hybrid
From $52,990 plus on-road costs
Chery's flagship seven seater pairs a 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine with electric motors and a plug-in battery.
We haven't driven the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid yet. On paper, the Elite is front-wheel drive with a much smaller 19kWh battery and 90km claimed EV range. Make sure that suits your commute before saving the $7000.
up to 170 km
Electric-only range
19 to 34 kWh
Battery
7 yrs / unlimited km. High-voltage battery 8 yrs / unlimited km. Up to 7 yrs capped price servicing and roadside assistance
Warranty
| Grade | Price from | Powertrain | Fuel use | EV range | Power | Key differences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite FWD | $52,990 +ORC | 1.5L turbo petrol plug-in hybrid, two front electric motors | PHEV, 95 RON premium unleaded, 1.5L/100km (NEDC) | 90km electric (NEDC) | 225kW combined | |
| Ultimate AWD | $59,990 +ORC | 1.5L turbo petrol plug-in hybrid, two front motors plus rear motor | PHEV, 95 RON premium unleaded, 1.4L/100km (NEDC) | 170km electric, 1250km combined (NEDC) | 315kW combined |
$52,990 +ORC
$59,990 +ORC
Seating
Safety rating. No Australian crash rating for this model yet
Drivetrain
Look at the alternatives if you tow a caravan or boat over 1500kg, or want a long-standing nameplate with a proven resale record.
The Elite FWD is $52,990 and the Ultimate AWD is $59,990, both plus on-road costs.
Chery claims 90km for the Elite FWD and 170km for the Ultimate AWD, both on the NEDC cycle. Expect less in real driving.
1500kg braked, with a 75kg towball download, on both grades.
Chery's flagship seven seater pairs a 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine with electric motors and a plug-in battery. The Ultimate AWD makes 315kW and claims 170km of EV range, while the cheaper Elite FWD drops to 225kW and a 19kWh battery. On paper it undercuts most seven-seat hybrids, with towing the obvious limit.