Chery Auto Malaysia telah memberikan maklumat terkini kepada pelanggan dan orang ramai berhubung aduan tular (6 April 2024) yang tersebar dalam talian daripada pelanggan Chery Omoda 5. Sejak laporan awal pada 6 April 2024, pasukan penjagaan pelanggan Chery telah mengekalkan komunikasi yang rapat dengan pelanggan, memberikan kemas kini tetap sementara pasukan teknikal mahir mereka menjalankan siasatan menyeluruh terhadap dakwaan brek keretanya rosak.
Selain siasatan dalaman, kereta itu dihantar ke Puspakom untuk penilaian yang saksama. Di Puspakom, pemeriksaan menyeluruh 10 mata, termasuk ujian brek, telah dijalankan untuk menilai pelbagai aspek seperti kecekapan, ketidakseimbangan dinamik, kehabisan, daya sisa, dan prestasi brek letak kereta, memastikan keupayaan brek yang optimum.
Media sosial boleh menjadi tempat yang sangat beracun, tetapi ia juga mempunyai faedahnya. Pengguna Facebook yang bernama JC Jess menyedari kuasa media sosial apabila dia memuat naik video mengadu tentang keretanya pada 6 April.
Video tersebut, yang sejak itu menerima 1.4 juta tontonan, 13,000 like, dan 49 komen, adalah mengenai pengalamannya dengan Chery Omoda 5 dimilika nya.
Kapsyen itu dalam Bahasa Cina (Mandarin kita anggap) dan menurut Google Translate, ia berkata, “Jangan pernah beli Chery Omoda. Kereta saya baru berusia lebih dua bulan dan saya sudah pergi ke pusat servis beberapa kali kerana brek. Saya baru keluar dari pusat servis dan tiba-tiba tiada brek di lebuh raya!! Ini hampir mengambil nyawaku!!”
Video yang dia pos boleh dilihat di bawah:
Chery Malaysia cepat bertindak, dan syarikat itu mengeluarkan kenyataan akhbar pada petang Ahad menjelaskan bahawa mereka telah berhubungan dengan pihak yang mengadu untuk menyelesaikan masalah tersebut. Untuk memastikan keselamatannya, sebuah kereta penggantian ditawarkan sementara mereka menyiasat keretanya.
Kenyataan daripada Chery Malaysia boleh dilihat di bawah.
Beberapa komen di media sosial menegur syarikat kerana bertindak hanya apabila isu tersebut menjadi viral. Walau bagaimanapun, penting untuk diingat bahawa pelanggan hanya berurusan dengan pengedar dan pengurus servis, yang kadang-kadang mengaburkan perkara-perkara tersebut.
Kadang-kadang, pengedar, yang dalam kes ini adalah Chery Malaysia, akan dimaklumkan, yang tidak kelihatan berlaku dalam kes ini.
Chery Malaysia patut dipuji kerana bertindak balas terhadap masalah dengan cepat dan menyelesaikan isu tersebut sebaik sahaja mendapat tahu.
Berkenaan dengan apa yang terjadi pada kereta itu, kita masih belum mengetahui kerana tidak ada maklumat lanjut. Tetapi isu ini menimbulkan keperluan Malaysia untuk “Akta Lemon” untuk melindungi pengguna dalam kejadian masalah sedemikian. Inilah pendapat Menteri tentang undang-undang yang dicadangkan.
Juga penting untuk diingat bahawa mana-mana kenderaan yang dihasilkan secara besar-besaran rentan kepada masalah. Dari 100 kereta yang dihasilkan, pengeluar mempunyai kadar error yang boleh diterima, yang boleh sehingga 3 daripada setiap 100, atau bahkan serendah 1 daripada setiap 1,000,000. Oleh itu, perkara-perkara sedemikian berlaku, jadi adalah tugas pengeluar kereta untuk membaikinya dan membaikinya dengan cepat. Dalam kes ini, Chery Malaysia patut dipuji.
Social media can be an incredibly toxic place, but it also has its benefits. Facebook user JC Jess found the power of social media when she uploaded a video complaining about her car on April 6th.
The video, which has since received 1.4 million views, 13,000 likes and 49 comments, is about her experience with her Chery Omoda.
The caption is in Chinese (Mandarin we assume) and according to Google Translate says, “Never buy a Chery Omoda. My car is just over two months old and I have already gone to the service centre several times because of the brakes. I just came out of the service centre and suddenly there are no brakes on the highway!! This almost took my life!!”
From the post, it seems like the issue has been lingering and the service centre simply brushed it away. The video that she posted can be seen below:
Chery Malaysia was quick to respond though, and the company issued a press statement on Sunday afternoon clarifying that they have already been in touch with the complainant to resolve the issue. To ensure her safety, a courtesy car was offered while they looked into her car.
The complete statement from Chery Malaysia can be seen below:
Some comments on social media are chiding the company for reacting only when the issue became viral. However, it is important to note that customers only deal with the dealerships and service managers, who sometimes brush things under the carpet.
Occasionally, the distributor, which in this case is Chery Malaysia, will be informed, which does not seem to be the case here.
Chery Malaysia should be commended for reacting to the problem as quickly as they did, practically racing to resolving the issue.
As for what happened to the car, we are yet to find out as there is no further information. But this issue does bring to light that Malaysia badly needs “Lemon Laws” to protect consumers in the event of such issues. Here’s what a Minister had to say about the proposed law.
It is also important to take note that any vehicle that is mass produced is susceptible to problems. Out of 100 cars that are produced, manufacturers have an acceptable error rate, which can be as high as 3 out of every 100, or even as low as 1 out of every 1,000,000. So such things do happen, so it up to the car maker to fix it and fix it fast. In this case, Chery Malaysia should be commended.
Has It Happened Before?
Not in Malaysia but it has unfortunately happened before. We picked up on reports from Australia dating back to February of this year where a total of 5,901 cars were found to have defective brakes, resulting in a mass recall. The recall involved the Omoda 5 but it is important to note that not all Omoda 5’s sold were affected. The issue involved a brake fluid leak resulting from a screw that was not fastened properly. We are not sure if the Australian cars are the same as Malaysian ones, but since both drive on the same side of the road, they are unlikely to differ mechanically but perhaps some features might be different. You can read the full Australian recall involving the Omoda 5 here.
Chery Malaysia telah memperkenalkan warna baru untuk sambutan Hari Raya yang akan datang.
Tiggo 8 Pro dari Chery akan kini tersedia dalam warna Aurora Green, sebuah warna hijau lembut yang kelihatan agak popular di kalangan pembuat kereta pada masa ini.
Aurora Green hanya akan tersedia untuk Tiggo 8 Pro buat masa ini, yang sesuai kerana ia adalah SUV flagship untuk jenama Chery di Malaysia.
Tiggo 8 Pro pertama kali membuat penampilannya di pasaran Malaysia pada bulan Julai 2023, dan telah memikat hati rakyat Malaysia, yang tidak menghairankan kerana ia menawarkan nilai yang mengagumkan.
Gabungan ruang dalaman yang luas, ciri-ciri canggih dan teknologi keselamatan serta enjin turbo berkuasa 2.0 liter menjadikannya sukar untuk diabaikan.
Enjin ini menawarkan 256hp dan 390Nm tork dengan kuasa dihantar ke roda hadapan melalui transmisi dual-clutch tujuh-gear.
Dalaman yang selesa dengan tujuh tempat duduk yang dikatakan yang terbaik dalam kategori ini. Ciri-cirinya termasuk Wireless Apple Carplay tanpa wayar dan Android Auto, Kamera Panorama 540 darjah, paparan dua skrin besar 24.6-inci, dan sistem audio Sony.
Ia juga menawarkan pelbagai Sistem Bantuan Pemandu Advance seperti Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist dan Pengesanan Titik Buta, di antara yang lain.
Tetapi apa yang benar-benar mengagumkan adalah tahap kemasan pendalaman yang ditawarkannya. Ini dicapai dengan menggunakan Kaca Akustik yang kedap bunyi yang menjadikan dalaman senyap dan terasing dari kesibukan dunia di luar.
Tiggo 8 Pro dari Chery adalah salah satu SUV terbaik dalam segmen hari ini, dan Aurora Green yang baru menambah sentuhan kelas kepada SUV yang sudah menawan ini. Walau bagaimanapun, anda perlu cepat jika anda menyukai warna itu kerana ia hanya tersedia kepada 120 unit, memberikan sentuhan eksklusiviti.
Dengan harga RM159,800, Tiggo 8 Pro dilengkapi dengan pakej jaminan yang komprehensif yang termasuk liputan 7 tahun atau sehingga 150,000km, bersama dengan 5 tahun servis buruh percuma.
Pelanggan juga mempunyai pilihan untuk meningkatkan liputan mereka dengan menambah jumlah tambahan RM2,000 untuk Pakej Jaminan Diperluas, yang menyediakan jaminan 10 tahun atau 1,000,000KM untuk enjin kenderaan mereka.
Selain itu, Chery Malaysia kini menawarkan Pakej Extra Peace of Mind, yang termasuk jaminan kenderaan yang diperluas selama 10 tahun atau 1,000,000KM dan servis pemeliharaan 7 tahun, semua ini hanya dengan RM 11,600.
Jadi, adakah Chery Tiggo 8 Pro SUV terbaik dalam segmen ini? Adakah ia pembelian yang lebih baik daripada Proton X90? Baca ulasan lengkap kami tentang Tiggo 8 Pro di sini, atau lihat video perbandingan di bawah:
Chery Malaysia has introduced a vibrant new colour for the upcoming Hari Raya celebrations.
Chery’s Tiggo 8 Pro will now be available in Aurora Green, a unique yet pleasant soft green colour that seems to be quite popular among car makers these days.
The Aurora Green will only be available for the Tiggo 8 Pro for the moment, which is befitting since it is the flagship SUV.
The Tiggo 8 Pro first made its debut in the Malaysian market back in July of 2023, and has endeared itself to Malaysians, which is no surprise since it offers impressive value for money.
The combination of a spacious interior, advanced features and safety tech as well as a powerful 2.0-litre, turbocharged engine makes it difficult to ignore.
The engine offers 256hp and 390Nm of torque with power sent to the front wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The interior is comfortable with some of the best seats in its category. Features include wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a 540-degree Panoramic Camera, a gargantuan 24.6-inch dual-screen display, and a Sony audio system.
It also offers an array of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keep Assist and Blind Spot Detection, among others of course.
But what is truly impressive however is the refinement levels that it offers. It achieves this by using soundproof Acoustic Glass that keeps the interior silent and isolated from the hustle and bustle of the world outside.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is undeniably one of the finest SUV’s in its segment today, and the new Aurora Green further adds a touch of class to an already good-looking SUV. However, you have to be quick if you like the colour as it is available to just 120 units, lending it a touch of exclusivity.
Priced from RM159,800, the Tiggo 8 Pro comes with a comprehensive warranty package that includes 7-years of coverage or up to 150,000km, along with a complimentary 5-years of labour service.
Customers also have the option to enhance their coverage by topping up an additional sum of RM 2,000 for the Extended Warranty Package, which provides a 10-year warranty or 1,000,000KM for their vehicle’s engine.
Additionally, Chery Malaysia is currently offering the Extra Peace of Mind Package, which includes a 10-year extended vehicle engine warranty or 1,000,000KM and 7-years of service maintenance, all for just RM 11,600.
So is the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro the best SUV in its segment? Is it a better buy than a Proton X90? Read our full review of the Tiggo 8 Pro here, and check out the comparison video below:
Check out our full gallery of the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro here:
Chery Malaysia memperkenalkan kenderaan kedua mereka yang untuk tahun ini, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, rakan sejati untuk rakyat Malaysia di jalan raya.
Chery Malaysia terus berkembang selepas berjaya melancarkan kenderaan elektrik pertama Chery, Omoda E5 awal bulan ini. Hari ini, jenama automotif China memperkenalkan pula secara eksklusif, Tiggo 7 Pro yang sangat dinantikan kepada rakan media serta rakan pengedar.
Tiggo 7 Pro akan ditawarkan bersama-sama dengan Tiggo 8 Pro yang bersaiz lebih besar di Malaysia, seterusnya memperluas rangkaian keluarga Tiggo di Malaysia. Dikenali sebagai ‘pelindung keluarga’, siri Tiggo melambangkan keselamatan, kebolehpercayaan, dan pengalaman pemanduan yang lancar.
SUV yang mempunyai lima tempat duduk ini kompak dan menawarkan ciri keselamatan terkini dan prestasi yang cekap, memastikan perjalanan yang menyeronokkan untuk pemandu dan penumpang.
Semasa sesi previu di KL Wellness City, Pengarah Produk Chery Malaysia, Michael Chew memperkenalkan Tiggo 7 Pro kepada rakan media serta berkongsi ciri-ciri penting kereta itu.
Berikut adalah di antara ciri-ciri penting Chery Tiggo 7 Pro:
Tiggo 7 Pro membanggakan enjin Turbo 1.6L yang robust, menghasilkan 197HP yang mengagumkan dan tork yang hebat sebanyak 290Nm, dipadankan dengan sempurna dengan Transmisi Dwikuasa 7-kelajuan (DCT), gabungan ini memastikan penghantaran kuasa yang lancar dan kecekapan yang luar biasa, semua sambil mengekalkan penggunaan bahan api yang kompetitif pada 7.0L/100km.
Tiggo 7 Pro dilengkapi dengan Sunroof Panoramik, menambah sentuhan keseronokan dan kegunaan kepada pengalaman pemanduan anda. Dengan sentuhan butang, anda boleh membuka sunroof untuk membolehkan udara segar dan cahaya semulajadi masuk ke dalam kabin, meningkatkan keselesaan secara keseluruhan di jalan raya. Sama ada anda melalui
bandar atau memulakan perjalanan hujung minggu, sunroof menyediakan pemandangan luas langit, mencipta rasa kelonggaran dalam kabin.
Membezakan diri daripada sistem hiburan tradisional, Tiggo 7 Pro dilengkapi dengan Skrin Berkembar Terintegrasi 24.6″. Reka bentuk inovatif ini menggabungkan dua skrin menjadi satu paparan yang lancar, memberikan penampilan moden dan sofistikated kepada interior kenderaan.
Dengan adanya Wireless Apple CarPlay dan Android Auto pemandu boleh mengintegrasikan telefon pintar yang serasi dengan sistem hiburan kenderaan tanpa perlu sambungan fizikal. Ciri ini membolehkan akses kepada pelbagai aplikasi, navigasi, muzik, dan fungsi lain secara langsung dari paparan kenderaan. Dengan menghapuskan keperluan untuk
kabel, ia menyediakan pengalaman yang lebih mudah dan kabin yang lebih kemas, meningkatkan keselesaan dan keselamatan pemandu.
Pencahayaan Ambient yang boleh Dikustomisasi dan Sistem Audio Premium Nikmati perjalanan yang penuh dengan muzik dalam Tiggo 7 Pro, dilengkapi dengan Sistem Audio Sony premium. Dengan kualiti bunyi yang luar biasa disampaikan melalui 8 pembesar suara, setiap perjalanan menjadi lebih mendalam dan menyeronokkan untuk semua penumpang. Dalaman Tiggo 7 Pro boleh disesuaikan dengan pencahayaan ambient dengan warna palet 64 warna, meningkatkan lagi reka bentuknya yang sudah elegan.
Keperluan untuk kekal berhubung semasa dalam perjalanan adalah penting. Tiggo 7 Pro memastikan telefon anda dicas dengan pantas dengan pengecas tanpa wayar 50W dalam kenderaan, yang turut menampilkan sistem penyejukan aktif yang berkesan mengurangkan suhu telefon semasa dalam proses pengecasan.
Keselamatan merupakan keutamaan utama bagi Tiggo 7 Pro yang dilengkapi dengan generasi terkini Advanced Driver Assistance System 2.5 (ADAS 2.5). Ia mengintegrasikan sensor-sensor canggih, kecerdasan buatan, dan ciri-ciri sambungan, mengubah konsep memandu dan menetapkan standard baru untuk sistem bantuan pemandu lanjutan dalam pasaran kenderaan elektrik dengan 16 fungsi.
16 Fungsi ADAS 2.5 yang ditampilkan dalam Tiggo 7 Pro ialah Front Collision Warning (FCW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Multi Collision Brake (MCB), Door Open Warning (DOW), Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA), Rear Collision Warning (RCW), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Blind-spot Detection (BSD), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Traffic Jam Assistant (TJA), Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane Change Assist (LCA), Lane Departure Reminder (LDR), Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK).
Ideal untuk perjalanan jauh dan pengembaraan luar, Tiggo 7 Pro direka dengan tapak kulit berkualiti tinggi pada semua tempat duduk, menawarkan rasa mewah yang juga mudah dijaga. Tempat duduk hadapan menawarkan keselesaan tambahan dengan ciri ventilasi mereka, memastikan pengalaman yang menyenangkan semasa memandu jauh.
Dengan ukuran 4513mm (panjang) dan wheelbase 2670mm, ia menyediakan ruang yang mencukupi untuk penumpang dan kargo. Kapasiti bagasi yang besar, iaitu 475L sehingga 1672L memastikan anda mempunyai ruang yang selesa untuk menyimpan pelbagai barang yang ingin dibawa. Dengan ketinggian 1696mm dan ground clearance 175mm, dan lebar
1862mm, Tiggo 7 Pro menggabungkan fungsi dan kepraktisan dalam SUV harian, mencipta pengalaman yang membuat setiap perjalanan menjadi sesuatu yang dinantikan. Sebagai rujukan, Tiggo 8 Pro mempunyai panjang 4722 mm lebar 1860 mm, dan jarak roda 2710 mm.
Tiggo 7 Pro akan ditawarkan dalam empat warna; Bloodstone Red with Black Roof, Carbon Black, Vanilla Blue dan Khaki White with Black Roof dengan harga anggaran RM130,000.
Bermula hari ini (25 Mac), pelanggan boleh membuat tempahan Tiggo 7 Pro, dan SUV tersebut akan dipamerkan di semua pusat pameran Chery di seluruh negara bermula April 2024. Pelanggan boleh mula menerima kereta Tiggo 7 Pro yang dibeli menjelang akhir Mei 2024.
Chery Malaysia has previewed their second model to be introduced in Malaysia this year, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro.
Chery Malaysia is set for an exciting year, after successfully launching Chery’s first electric vehicle, the Omoda E5 earlier this month. Today, the Chinese automotive brand is previewing the highly anticipated, Tiggo 7 Pro to members of the media and dealer-partners.
The Tiggo 7 Pro will be offered alongside the larger Tiggo 8 Pro in Malaysia, expanding Chery’s Tiggo family lineup.
The Tiggo 7 Pro boasts a robust 1.6L Turbocharged engine, generating 197HP and 290Nm of torque, paired perfectly with a 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), this combination ensures seamless power delivery and exceptional efficiency, all while maintaining competitive fuel consumption at 7.0L/100km. It also features 18-inch Parametric wheels.
The Tiggo 7 Pro comes equipped with a Panoramic Sunroof, adding a touch of fun and functionality to your driving experience. With the touch of a button, you can open the sunroof to let in fresh air and natural light, enhancing your overall comfort and enjoyment on the road. Whether you’re cruising through the city or embarking on a weekend getaway, the sunroof provides a wide view of the sky, creating a sense of spaciousness within the cabin.
Setting itself apart from the traditional infotainment systems, the Tiggo 7 Pro comes with a sleek 24.6” Integrated Dual Screen. This innovative design combines two screens into one seamless display, providing a modern and sophisticated look to the car’s interior. With the availability of the Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in the Tiggo 7 Pro, it allows drivers to seamlessly integrate their compatible smartphones with the car’s infotainment system without the need for a physical connection. This feature enables access to various apps, navigation, music, and other functions directly from the car’s display.
By eliminating the need for cables, it provides a more convenient and clutter-free experience, enhancing driver convenience and safety.
The Tiggo 7 Pro ensures your phone is quickly charged with its in-car wireless 50W charger, featuring an active cooling system that effectively reduces the phone’s temperature during the wireless charging process.
Experience never-ending drives filled with music in the Tiggo 7 Pro, equipped with the premium Sony Audio System. With its beautiful sound quality delivered through 8 speakers, every journey becomes immersive and enjoyable for all passengers. The interior ambient of the Tiggo 7 Pro can be uniquely tailored with a palette of 64 colours, enhancing its already elegant design.
Safety is a top priority for the Tiggo 7 Pro which is equipped with the latest generation of the Advanced Driver Assistance System 2.5 (ADAS 2.5) system.
The 16 ADAS 2.5 Functions Featured in the Tiggo 7 Pro are Front Collision Warning (FCW), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Multi Collision Brake (MCB), Door Open Warning (DOW), Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA), Rear Collision Warning (RCW), Lane Departure Prevention (LDP), Blind-spot Detection (BSD), Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Traffic Jam Assistant (TJA), Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Lane Change Assist (LCA), Lane Departure Reminder (LDR), Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK).
Ideal for road trips and outdoor adventures, the Tiggo 7 Pro is designed with high-quality leatherette upholstery on all seats, offering a luxurious feel that’s also easy to maintain. The front seats provide additional comfort with their ventilation feature.
With a length of 4513mm and a wheelbase of 2670mm, it provides ample space for passengers and cargo alike. The generous 475L – 1672L boot capacity ensures you have plenty of room for all your belongings. Standing at a height of 1696mm with a ground clearance of 175mm, and a width of 1862mm. For reference, the Tiggo 8 Pro has a length of 4722 mm a width of 1860 mm, and a wheelbase of 2710 mm.
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro will be offered in four colours; Bloodstone Red with Black Roof, Carbon Black, Vanilla Blue and Khaki White with Black Roof with an estimated price of RM130,000.
Starting today (25 March), customers can order the Tiggo 7 Pro, with the SUV available for viewing at all Chery showrooms nationwide from April 2024 onwards. Customers can look forward to receiving their new Tiggo 7 Pro by the end of May 2024.
It seems impossible to escape Chinese car makers these days. Where Chinese cars once offered boring designs with interiors that left much to be desired, these days Chinese brands are leading the world with technologies and designs that sometimes put them far ahead of the establishment.
Take Chery for example. There is a lot that has been said about the brand and while not all of them have been savory, the fact of the matter is that Chery is back in Malaysia, and it means business.
Unlike before, Chery has ditched the middlemen and is officially present here in Malaysia with a full blown local assembly program, which it is doing with Inokom at the latter’s assembly plant in Kulim, Kedah.
Chery has made Malaysia its regional hub and will not only sell its cars in the local market but will also ship Malaysian-assembled Chery’s to regional markets as well. So, no matter what your opinion is about the Chery brand, it has returned stronger than ever with plans that will create jobs and bolster the economy.
Chery deserves credit for this bold move as well. In fact, even Proton with its Chinese funding through Geely and government backing started its X70 as a CBU product before moving to a local assembly program. Chery dived right in with a local-assembly program, so a tip of the hat is much deserved.
One of the cars that Chery is building locally is the Tiggo 8 Pro. The D-Segment flagship SUV counts the Proton X70, Proton X90, Toyota Innova Zenix, Mazda CX-8, and even the new Honda CRV as direct competitors.
Priced at RM159,800, it is also surprisingly good value for money as well.
In terms of proportions, the Tiggo 8 Pro is a very big car. But if you delve into the numbers, the Tiggo 8 Pro is both shorter and narrower than the Proton X90 by a few millimeters.
The design is what turns heads as well. The front is undeniably handsome with a jewel crusted grille which Chery calls the galaxy grille. It is flanked by headlights that incorporate twin LED daytime running lights that lend a premium touch to the overall design of the car.
The rear of the car features an LED light bar that connects both taillamps, something that a lot of new cars seem to feature these days. And typical of new cars is a light display that puts on a little show every time you lock or unlock the car. No matter your take on that, it is undeniably impressive.
The interior matches the exterior as far as good looks go. Everything is well placed and feels well built. The car we drove for this review had been around for a while and had been passed around from one reviewer to another, which means it had been put through its paces.
Despite that, it felt good and there was none of that odd buzzing or knocking that is typical of cars that had been driven harder than most.
And no matter how hard we tried, there was no getting away from the Mercedes-Benz influence everywhere around the cabin. It is hard to miss unless you have never been in or driven a Mercedes-Benz before.
The start button is identical to the one in the previous generation Mercedes, as are the seat controls, the buttons and icons as well as the two screens that seem to merge into one gigantic one that measures in at 24.6-inches in total.
Even the speaker grilles look like they have been influenced by the Burmester system found in a Mercedes.
But that is not necessarily a bad thing, because though heavily “inspired” by the German carmaker, Chery’s design team has done well to add its little touches around the cabin.
The seats deserve a special mention as not only are they ventilated, but also look great with unique stitching. They are also impressively comfortable with the supple leather soaking up the weight of the occupant, giving a feeling where you sink into the seats rather than sit on them. We would go so far as to say that the seats of the Tiggo 8 are probably the best in its class, as far as comfort goes at least.
However, we also must mention that the design of the dashboard and the raised centre console makes it difficult for tall or broad drivers to get comfortable. Knee space takes a hit due to the curvature of the dashboard and the raised centre console means there is nowhere for your knee to go but down, and that takes some getting used to.
It takes all of two days to learn to deal with that though, and as soon as you get over it, you can start to appreciate the finer things that the car has to offer. Such as the plush suspension that seems to soak up everything Malaysian roads can muster.
The suspension is set up for comfort than anything else. And it is perhaps a little too soft as there seems to be noticeable body roll, just like that of an early 2000’s SUV. But it is difficult to fault because it is not a performance SUV but rather one that is focused on comfort and convenience. And it does that job brilliantly.
The one place where it might be difficult to get comfortable though is in the third-row seats. They are small with very little legroom, so it is best left for shorter people or children. But whoever it is that takes those seats though will surely appreciate having their own air-conditioning vents and blower settings.
But just about anyone can appreciate that gargantuan booth space when the third-row seats are folded in place. And we are awe struck by the fact that the tonneau cover has its own special storage area that holds it in place and out of sight. That is something that car makers like Mazda and Honda can take a card from.
Driving the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is something that you will either love or hate. The 2.0-litre, turbocharged, four-cylinder engine makes 256hp and 390Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission that is silky smooth. The output figures makes the Tiggo 8 Pro is one of the most powerful in its class, but it is not esy to drive it smoothly.
Every time you get on the accelerator, there is a moment of nothingness and then a wall of power surges in. This tends to catch you off guard initially, and in response you tend get off the power immediately. The result of this is a tired neck as your head bobs forward and backward with every touch of the accelerator. And, as some of our passengers said, a nauseated feeling.
Perhaps it was a fault with the car that we drove because it is difficult to believe that a manufacturer of Chery’s stature did not iron this out. But we found a way around it, to make the car easier to drive smoothly.
The Tiggo 8 Pro comes with three driving modes – Eco, Normal and Sport. It was perfectly fine when we drove in Sport mode and in fact the car generally felt better to drive as all systems felt more alert. The steering had a better feel to it, the gear shifts were quicker and more importantly the accelerator was easier to regulate with none of that choppy accelerator feel; the Tiggo 8 Pro is at its finest in Sport mode.
And so, at RM159,800, it is difficult to ignore the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. It is simply too good of a proposition to ignore. Its design is nearly faultless, and the interior is one of the best in its segment as far as space and comfort goes. We also love the eight-speaker Sony audio system and the fact that it comes with Wireless Apple CarPlay.
Then there is the suite of Advanced Driver Aids systems such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, front collision warning with auto brake and a 360-degree camera with crisp display.
And if you are worried about the Chery brand and are unconvinced by its resurgence here in Malaysia, well the Tiggo 8 Pro comes with a seven-year or 150,000km warranty on the car, but if you are willing to spend an additional RM2,000, Chery Malaysia will give you a 10-year or one-million-kilometer warranty on the engine. And the real cherry on this Chery (pardon the pun) is the five-year free service package with alternating free labour.
Chery Malaysia is undoubtedly pulling out all the stops to assure Malaysians that it is here to stay and that its products are much more than just your regular run of the mill cars. And after driving the Tiggo 8 Pro, we think it is just a matter of time before Chery starts vying for the top of the sales charts.
And finally, is it a better buy than a Proton X70? The X70 is undeniably cheaper, but it has been around for a while. And while the top of the line variant will cost you RM128,800, the Tiggo 8 Pro will still cost you about RM30,000 more. However, if price is no issue, then the Chery has our pick.
As compared to the Proton X90 though, the Proton has a more functional third row and is bigger as well. But the Chery feels more refined, and more premium, so we are undecided on this, for now. Look out for our comparison review where we compared the Tiggo 8 Pro against the X90.
Chery Malaysia memperkenalkan pusat pameran dan pusat servis Chery baru di Sabah, yang dimiliki dan dioperasikan oleh rakan-pengedar Universal Chery Sdn Bhd.
Terletak di Lot 7, Jalan Limau Manis Off Jalan Lintas Inanam, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, pusat 3S baru ini meliputi 1,400 meter persegi, menawarkan pengalaman komprehensif dalam melihat kenderaan, perkhidmatan pelanggan, dan penyelenggaraan.
Pelanggan boleh melihat dengan lebih dekat kenderaan Chery di pusat pameran, merasai ruang tunggu yang selesa semasa menunggu kenderaan mereka di pusat servis. Pusat servis ini mempunyai 8 ruang (bay) servis yang diuruskan oleh juruteknik terlatih Chery, mampu menyelenggara sehingga 830 kenderaan setiap bulan.
Chery Automobile Co., Ltd., pengeluar kereta utama berasal dari Wuhu, China, telah menjadi pemain penting dalam industri automotif sejak penubuhannya pada tahun 1997. Terkenal dengan pelbagai kenderaan penumpang, SUV, dan kenderaan elektrik, Chery telah memperoleh kedudukan yang penting di pasaran tempatan dan antarabangsa, mengeksport kenderaan ke lebih dari 80 negara di seluruh dunia, termasuk Malaysia.
Chery Malaysia announces the opening of a new showroom and service centre in Sabah, operated by dealer-partner Universal Chery Sdn Bhd. Located at Lot 7, Jalan Limau Manis Off Jalan Lintas Inanam, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, the expansive 3S centre spans 1,400 square meters, providing customers with a comprehensive experience in vehicle viewing, customer service, and maintenance.
Within the showroom, customers can explore the full fleet of Chery vehicles and enjoy the amenities of the customer lounge. The service centre features 8 service bays staffed by trained Chery technicians, capable of servicing up to 830 vehicles monthly.
Chery Malaysia Vice President Lee Wen Hsiang expressed excitement about expanding their network in Sabah, emphasizing the brand’s commitment to providing exceptional service and convenience to customers. He highlighted the opportunity for more Malaysians to experience the quality and reliability of Chery vehicles through the new showroom and service centre.
