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Chery Confirms Tiggo X Seven-Seat SUV for Australia by Year-End

Government filings indicate a lower‑output 1.6‑litre petrol setup that positions the newcomer as a budget play pending final local details.

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Overview

  • Chery says the Tiggo X will go on sale in Australia before the end of 2025.
  • Approval documents list a 1.6‑litre turbo four (about 136–137kW) with a seven‑speed dual‑clutch and front‑wheel drive, with torque likely around 275Nm.
  • The Tiggo X is a facelifted Tiggo 8 (sold in China as the Tiggo 8 Plus) and will sit alongside the Tiggo 8 Pro Max and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, with the larger Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid expected in the coming months; Chery is also rolling out a refreshed Tiggo 7 this month with a 1.5‑litre turbo and unchanged pricing.
  • Pricing is unannounced, though Drive reports the lower‑powered configuration could make it one of Australia’s cheapest seven‑seat SUVs given the Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts from $41,990 drive‑away.
  • Chery Australia has not confirmed which Tiggo 8 variants will continue locally, and minor discrepancies in certification dimensions remain unresolved.