Chery Tiggo 7 & Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids – First Drive Review
Affordable Innovation Meets Practical Efficiency As Chinese carmaker Chery strengthens its presence in New Zealand through its core brand and sub-brands Omoda and Jaecoo, two standout contenders are ready to make waves in the highly competitive hybrid SUV segment, the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids. These two models, which share the brand’s revolutionary […]
Chery’s Diamond Strategy – Inside the Group’s Ambitious 3-Brand Plan for NZ
The New Zealand automotive market is more crowded than ever, with new brands arriving on our shores at a rapid pace. Among the latest is Chery, which recently launched, joining its sibling brands Omoda and Jaecoo. This isn’t a haphazard arrival, however. In a recent interview, Chery’s Chief Engineering Officer, Dr. David Lu, and Lucas […]
The TIGGO 4 Hybrid – Chery Makes Fuel Efficiency Fashionable (and Affordable)
Let’s face it, the number on the petrol station sign can nearly induce a small heart attack, so the arrival of a new, genuinely affordable hybrid is cause for celebration. Chery New Zealand is tuning up the band for the launch of its TIGGO 4 Hybrid, an electrified compact SUV aiming to prove that you […]
Award-Winning Chery TIGGO 4 Set for New Zealand Launch in July 2025
Chery is bringing its acclaimed TIGGO 4 compact SUV to New Zealand in July 2025, following a string of successes in Australia where it has secured prestigious awards such as Wheels’ Best Small SUV: Best Value and Drive’s Best Urban Car Under $30k. Since September 2024, more than 6,400 units have been sold across the […]
Going places with Jaecoo
Jaecoo (an adventurous brand under the Chery umbrella), has officially launched in NZ. Not only have they led the charge with an all-rounder SUV named the J7, but they have priced both the 2WD and AWD models rather aggressively. We managed to grab some time with Chery Motor Australia’s Chief Operating Officer, Lucas Harris. He’s […]