Chery Tiggo 9 — the flagship SUV that takes Chery upmarket

The Tiggo 9 is Chery's flagship — a large, premium-aimed SUV that sits well above the familiar Tiggo 4, 7 and 8. It brings an imposing body, a genuinely upscale cabin with multi-screen dashboards, soft-touch materials, ventilated and powered seats, ambient lighting and a long driver-assist (ADAS) list that's meant to challenge established premium SUVs at a much lower price.

Powertrains include a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol with an 8-speed automatic and — the headline act — a Tiggo 9 PHEV / Super Hybrid plug-in that pairs electric running for the daily commute with petrol back-up for long trips, promising strong economy without charging anxiety. It's offered with roomy seating (5- and 7-seat layouts depending on market) for families who want space and a premium feel.

For Pakistan the big questions are which powertrain lands here, the price gap over the Tiggo 8, and whether the PHEV's efficiency holds up in real use. Is the Tiggo 9 the car that makes people take Chery seriously as a premium brand?