A sudden epidemic broke the normal life order of people. After two months of passive housing, I believe that many car-free consumers realize that owning a private car will undoubtedly make them more calm when dealing with emergencies. However, buying a car is not a simple matter, and careful selection is the kingly way. Not only must it be good-looking and easy to use, but also economical enough. During the epidemic, it is natural to add one more: with “N95 level” protection system. The new generation of Tiggo 7 that I recently experienced fully meets the above conditions.
The new-generation Tiggo 7 is the first SUV model based on the new-generation family Fengge design. As the pioneer of Chery Automobile’s 2020 product offensive, the new-generation Tiggo 7 not only integrates the essence of Eastern and Western cultures in its design, is equipped with rich intelligent technology configurations and efficient powertrains, and is also the first to adopt the first batch of “N95 medical Grade” anti-bacterial air conditioning filter. The filter element has a filtration efficiency of more than 95% for ≥0.3µm particles/germs, etc., which can effectively block, absorb and dehydrate virus carriers, reducing the survival time of germs. What must be praised is that the “N95 medical grade” antibacterial air-conditioning filter element is not only standard for all series, but also supports free replacement for life.
Good-looking – sharp and subversive design
In terms of appearance, subverting the previous family-style design, the new generation of Tiggo 7 adopts a larger hexagonal center grille design, and provides an optional galaxy front grille and a geometric matrix diamond highlight front grille. In terms of details, the new generation of Tiggo 7 is equipped with multi-cavity array reflective LED headlights and high-energy flowing water dynamic LED turn signals, which are cool and practical.
On the side of the body, the new car adopts a suspended roof design, with smooth lines and a raised tail, which combines dynamic charm and aggressive momentum. The rear of the car follows the classic through-type taillight design of the Tiggo series, and the two-sided exhaust shape looks more sporty. In addition, the new car also offers 7 new trendy car colors and 3 stylish color matching body options.
In terms of interior, the enveloping design and leapfrog texture are its biggest highlights. The new generation of Tiggo 7 integrates a large number of physical button functions into the central control screen, and the minimalist three-screen wrap-around design pattern incorporates a proper sense of machinery to create a driving atmosphere full of technological sense. At the same time, the smart electronic gear lever and function buttons are also concentrated on the side close to the driver, with a compact layout and easy operation.
As for the interior color matching, in addition to the beige and black two-color interior of the test car of the editor, the new generation of Tiggo 7 also provides two color options of red and black and pure black. What is even more satisfying is that the new car adopts a double-stitch design of luxurious touch soft cover stitching and sports stitching, and the exquisite details perfectly demonstrate the sense of design and style of the interior.
Easy to use – comfortable, convenient and super practical large space/technology configuration
Under the outstanding shape design, the space performance of the new generation Tiggo 7 is also remarkable. The body size of the new car is 4500*1842*1746mm, and the wheelbase is 2670mm. In the actual riding experience, the editor with a height of 176cm sits in the back row, with a palm gap on the head and more than two circles of space on the legs. In terms of comfortable configuration, the new car is equipped with fully-covered ergonomic leather seats with wide and thick cushions, and excellent support for the back and shoulders of the seats. In addition, the new generation of Tiggo 7 also has functions such as electric heating of the front seats and electric 6-way adjustment of the driver’s seat.
In terms of storage space, the conventional volume of the new-generation Tiggo 7 trunk is 475L, which can be expanded to a maximum of 1500L, which can fully meet the storage needs of daily travel and self-driving travel. In addition to the conventional storage slots, the new car also reserves a large area of storage space under the center console, and the USB interface is set here, which makes the space in the car more efficient and more organized.
In terms of intelligent interconnection, the new generation of Tiggo 7 also fully considers the dual needs of young users for entertainment and practicality. With a built-in 4G network card, the new car can support high-speed 4G-Wifi wireless network services. At the same time, the standard 10.25-inch ultra-clear touch capacitive central control screen of the whole series has a delicate display effect, and the operation logic of the entire interface is clear. Users can easily realize car networking functions such as querying the weather, searching for food, and browsing industry information while sitting in the car. Enjoy the convenience of a modern mobile car life. The AI-enhanced voice interaction of the new car supports 46 kinds of dialect recognition, which can realize the closing and opening of the sunroof + air conditioner, and the above-mentioned in-vehicle interconnection function can also be completed through voice operation. In addition, the new car also implements AI biometric (face/fingerprint) recognition technology, and has functions such as remote vehicle control and remote query of vehicle conditions.
Good economy – platinum power, higher efficiency and lower fuel consumption
In terms of power, the new generation of Tiggo 7 is equipped with a 1.5T engine code-named SQRE4T15C, with a maximum power of 115kW and a maximum torque of 230N•m. In terms of transmission, it is matched with the 9CVT continuously variable transmission, which won the honor of “Longpan Cup” Top Ten Transmissions in the World. This gearbox not only retains the stable and smooth characteristics of the traditional CVT gearbox, but also achieves efficient power output, and effectively reduces the overall fuel consumption of the vehicle, making the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of the new generation of Tiggo 7 as low as 6.8L, maximizing the reduction the cost of using a car.
In actual driving, the 1.5T+9CVT platinum high-efficiency power combination is very well coordinated, bringing an extremely smooth and comfortable driving experience. The output of the 1.5T power is quite linear after kneading by the CVT, and the response matching is also very good. The overall vehicle accelerates very lightly in the middle and front stages, especially when the engine speed exceeds 1750rpm, the power will be significantly improved. During the test drive, the editor experienced two driving modes, ECO and SPORT. After switching to the Sport mode, the “downshift” response of the gearbox and the throttle response will become more sensitive immediately, and the power supply is better than that of the ECO mode. More fully, stepping on the accelerator deeply, there is no slight sense of frustration when switching gears, and the acceleration action is done in one go, without sloppiness. At the same time, the new generation of Tiggo 7 is very quiet in the car. Driving on the road at a speed of more than 80km/h, there is almost no wind noise, and road noise and tire noise are also well isolated.
In terms of price, the starting price of 79,900 yuan is already full of sincerity, but Chery Automobile has further increased the competitiveness of this popular and powerful SUV, and specially launched a five-fold premium car purchase policy. At the same time, if you purchase the new-generation Tiggo 7 in the exhibition halls of Chery’s terminal dealers, you can draw up to 2,777 yuan in cash red envelopes for returning to work (except for powerful models).
Although the price of the new generation of Tiggo 7 is more affordable, both the exterior and interior present a full sense of luxury. At the same time, the new car can also meet the requirements of comfortable ride and economical fuel consumption in terms of driving and riding, especially its driving comfort has completely reached the leading level in its class. Good-looking, easy to use, and more economical, the new generation of Tiggo 7 is still worth buying.
