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If you’ve been watching the Australian new-car market over the last couple of years, you’ll know one thing: value is back in fashion.
Not the bargain-basement kind, but the sort of smart, feature-rich, “how-can-they-build-it-for-this-price?” value that’s become the backbone of the Chery brand in Australia.
And nowhere is that philosophy more fully realised than in the new Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid (CSH) – a mid-size SUV that isn’t just sharpening the pencil, but redrawing the entire value-for-money equation in the most competitive segment in the country.
We’re talking about Australia’s most affordable plug-in hybrid SUV, starting from $39,990 drive-away and just $43,990 drive-away for the top-spec Ultimate.
If you’re cross-shopping the usual suspects – the mid-size hybrids, the mainstream PHEVs, or even some ICE-only rivals – the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is the car that makes you pause, raise an eyebrow, and ask the inevitable: why isn’t everyone else doing this?
Because what Chery has done here is take the most accessible path into electrified family motoring and made it even more compelling.
And for families who are counting dollars more carefully than ever (aren’t we all?), but still want comfort, safety, technology, and low running costs, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid might just be one of the most significant new models to land in this segment in years.
The powertrain that makes electrification easy
Let’s start with the heart of the matter – the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) system. Unlike some hybrid setups that tiptoe around electrification, this one leans into it with confidence.
Under the bonnet sits a turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine producing 105kW of power and 215Nm of torque, paired with a robust 150kW/310Nm electric motor.
Together, they deliver a seamless, flexible and surprisingly eager drive that feels well above the price point. But it’s the numbers that really cut through:
- 93km of pure EV driving
- Up to 1200km of combined driving range
- Zero range anxiety thanks to petrol-electric flexibility (important for interstate travel)
Most families don’t realise how transformative 93km of EV range is until they live with it. School runs. Work commutes. Sports practice. Groceries.
Ninety per cent of what most Australians do in a given week can be done without using a drop of fuel. And when the weekend arrives, or a spontaneous road trip pops up you’ve got a petrol engine ready to take you as far as you want to go.
This is the kind of hybrid that actually makes sense for real Australian life: EV when you want it, hybrid when you need it. No stress. No compromise. No changing how your family lives.
Value which isn’t just competitive, it’s category-defining
Value can be a misunderstood term in the car world. It’s not about being the cheapest by sheer dollar value alone. It’s about overdelivering and giving families more than they expect for the money they’re spending.
This is where Chery has been punching well above its weight, and where the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid becomes almost disruptive.
For under $45,000 drive-away, the Ultimate gives you features that some mainstream brands still charge well into the $50,000s (or $60,000s) for. We’re talking about:
- Dual 12.3-inch displays – crisp, modern and effortless to use
- Synthetic leather seat trim – soft, durable, family-proof (Chery has some of the most comfortable and supportive seats in the game – regardless of price)
- Panoramic sunroof – transforming the cabin feel instantly (Ultimate only)
- Heated and ventilated front seats – still rare below $50k (Ultimate only)
- Acoustic glass windscreen – luxury-grade cabin refinement
- Hello Chery voice control – surprisingly intuitive
- Eight-speaker SONY audio – premium sound without the premium badge (Ultimate only)
If you’re a growing family, these features aren’t flashy extras. They genuinely enhance the day-to-day driving experience. It’s comfort, usability, tech and quality made accessible.
And that’s the point: Chery is democratising features that were once reserved for the premium end of the market.
Safety that inspires confidence
In a segment increasingly dominated by families, safety is non-negotiable – and the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid steps up with a full suite of modern driver-assist tech.
Standard equipment includes:
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- 360-degree monitoring on higher trims
This isn’t a half-baked safety package – it’s the same level of assistance and intelligence you’d expect from the biggest names in the industry.
Design that punches above its price
A mid-size SUV has to wear many hats – family hauler, commuter, long-distance cruiser – but it also needs to look the part. And the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid absolutely does.
With its signature Diamond Grille, slender LED headlights, connected LED tail-light bar, and 18-inch alloys, it wears the kind of visual sophistication that buyers normally associate with higher-end offerings.
There’s a maturity to the design language that signals how far Chery has come in the last few years. This isn’t a budget SUV wearing generic styling cues. It’s confident, cohesive, and contemporary.
The mid-size SUV with a different kind of appeal
What sets the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid apart isn’t a single headline spec or standout feature. It’s how the entire package comes together.
In a market where prices continue to climb, household budgets are under pressure, and electrification is becoming increasingly important, Chery delivers a genuinely compelling proposition: a well-equipped, attainable SUV with low running costs without compromise.
You get EV-style convenience without the anxiety. Hybrid flexibility without the hybrid price tag. And premium features without a premium cost.
All wrapped up in a mid-size SUV that fits seamlessly into the lives of Australian families who expect more from their car, but still value smart spending.
Why the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid matters
The Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid shows that Chery understands the needs of Australian families, arguably better than some long-established rivals.
Rather than chasing prestige or inflating prices for the sake of aspiration, the focus is on value that genuinely matters. The kind that makes the school run easier, family holidays more affordable, and the annual fuel bill significantly smaller.
In the mid-size SUV segment, one of Australia’s most fiercely contested, that approach feels refreshingly grounded. And for families taking their first step into electrified motoring, the Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid offers exactly the kind of accessible, confidence-building entry they’ve been waiting for.
Final thoughts
The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid isn’t just a competitive new entry in the segment. It’s one of the smartest family SUV buys under $45,000 in Australia right now. A vehicle that genuinely reframes what’s possible for the money.
Factor in Chery’s comprehensive seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, and its eight-year, unlimited-kilometre high-voltage battery warranty, and it becomes an even more compelling, confidence-inspiring purchase.
This is a car that doesn’t just impress on paper. It continues to surprise once you start living with it.