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Before the Tiggo 9 came along, the Tiggo 8 was Chery’s flagship and premium offering in South Africa.
CHERY

Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV: Another strong product but it seems to have become lost in the middle

What used to be the brand’s flagship SUV feels like an extension of the Tiggo 7 instead of a genuine upgrade

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
3 min read
Festive treat: Chery Tiggo 9 strikes a balance between grandeur and poise and is a surprisingly good drive too. Photo: Supplied
CHERY

Festive drive: Chery Tiggo 9 and all its might

Spending December with Chery’s flagship SUV meant that we were surrounded by luxury and the fuel consumption was not bad either

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
4 min read
Value for money: The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is the best-selling used Chinese car. Photo: Supplied
AUTOTRADER

Chinese vehicles gain serious traction in SA’s used market

AutoTrader’s latest pricing and mileage figures highlight a decisive shift in buyer behaviour as Chinese brands convert sceptics into confident second-hand shoppers

  • Jarryd Neves
6 min read
The Tiggo 7 CSH gives you the option of driving in either full electric or hybrid mode, where it will switch between the battery and the engine depending on your driving scenario.
BYD

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV diary: Two months and not a drop of fuel was filled

But, it still works out more expensive than jumping into an entry Tiggo 7 Pro

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
7 min read
The Tiggo 7 CSH gives you the option of driving in either full electric or hybrid mode, where it will switch between the battery and the engine depending on your driving scenario.
CHERY

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV diary: Just how far has the manufacturer come in three years?

Comparing my 2022 Tiggo 7 Pro with the newly released PHEV, it’s safe to say that the Chery is only heading forward

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
4 min read
Leapmotor launched the C10 which includes range extended EV technology.
BEVS

New-energy or petrol: What is the best form of driving in South Africa?

The rise of more affordable electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles is sure to affect the market share of new-energy vehicles

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
5 min read
Festive treat: Chery Tiggo 9 strikes a balance between grandeur and poise and is a surprisingly good drive too. Photo: Supplied
CHERY
Video

Chery Tiggo 9 sets the standard in Chinese class

The top-of-the-range PHEV offers luxury, power and unlimited kilometres, but does it give you the same feeling as the Omoda C9?

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
5 min read
The iCAUR V23 will be available in South Africa in 2026 and will be a customisable EV off-roader.
BAIC
Video

Chinese continue to run riot at Festival of Motoring

While VW announced a few new vehicles, and Tata reintroduced itself, it was the Chinese brands who stole the show

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
4 min read
Chery sold 2 101 new vehicles in June.
CAR SALES

Chinese car sales continue to rise in SA and their new-energy vehicles could be a game changer

Chery and Haval are the top sellers while Omoda and Jaecoo passed 1000 new vehicles sold in June

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
5 min read
Eye-catching: The Omada delivers on all it promises – safety, distance, luxury – and more. Photo: Supplied
CHERY

Omoda C9 PHEV: Best plug-in hybrid under R1m

The Omoda C9 offers good looks, exceptional elegance, ferocious power and can easily get you more than 1 000km on one tank of fuel

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
5 min read
The Chery Tiggo Cross.
CHERY

The Chery Tiggo Cross is basically a Tiggo 4 Pro — but on steroids

Chery has combined the best elements of the Tiggo 7 Pro with the compactness of the Tiggo 4 Pro to produce another excellent value-for-money vehicle

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
6 min read
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
CHERY

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max shows that luxury doesn’t need to empty your pockets

The brand has been successful since returning to South Africa and the price of its flagship model is one of the reasons why

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
6 min read
Chery (above) and Haval sold 88% of Chinese-branded vehicles locally in 2024
BAIC

Chinese compact SUVs: Are they all the same?

Have these brands offered any improvements on their vehicles since Chery and Haval first came to South Africa in 2021?

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
4 min read
The Jetour Dashing is bound to turn heads wherever it goes
CHERY

Living up to the name: The Jetour Dashing

The Chinese continue to impress with yet another compact SUV, and it’s no wonder South Africans are falling in love with them

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
3 min read
The BYD Seal 7.
BUILD YOUR DREAMS

Can BYD drive electric vehicles in South Africa forward?

With new energy vehicle sales finally starting to surge in South Africa, the Chinese manufacturer has the cheapest one on the market

  • Eyaaz Matwadia
3 min read
Good value in its segment: The update to the exterior of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max is subtle
CHERY

Chery updates the Tiggo 8 Pro Max models

It’s a significant step up and it’ll find favour with local seven-seater mid-size SUV buyers

  • Ntsako Mthethwa
5 min read
Not just a pretty face: The C5, the first offering from Chinese marque Chery’s Omoda sub-brand, has eye-catching looks, decent performance and good fuel consumption.
C5

Popping the Omoda Chery

Chery’s Omoda C5 is a stylish proposition but is that enough to sway potential buyers?

  • Lerato Matebese
4 min read
Head turner: The Chery Omoda C5 compact crossover has a customisable 10.25-inch infotainment display and sporty seats with good support. Photo Supplied
CHERY

The Omoda is the Chery on top

The brand’s newest offering is eye-catching, a comfortable drive – and it’s affordable

  • Jordan Schmidt
4 min read
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is the largest SUV from Chery. Photo: Supplied
CHERY

Motoring: Chery Tiggo Pro8 Distinction a surprisingly comprehensive proposition

Seeing this fresh Chinese brand on the road has the public wondering, and rightly so.

  • Jordan Schmidt
4 min read