Chery Tiggo 9

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Chery Tiggo 9
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Chery Tiggo 9 (China)
Overview
Manufacturer Chery
Production2023–present (China)
2024–present (global)
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size SUV
Body style 5-door SUV

The Chery Tiggo 9 (Chinese :奇瑞瑞虎9; pinyin :Qíruì Ruìhǔ 9) is a series of three-row mid-size SUV produced by Chery under the Tiggo product series which was introduced in March 2023. It is positioned as the flagship of the Tiggo series above the Tiggo 8 family and is available as a five-seater and a three-row seven-seater model. It is also exported under the Jaecoo brand as the Jaecoo J8/8. [1] [2]

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In March 2024, Chery launched the plug-in hybrid version of Tiggo 9 called the Chery Fulwin T10 in Chinese market. The global market Tiggo 9 was also released, which is instead a rebadged Tiggo 8L / Fulwin T9 positioned above the Tiggo 8 series.

Tiggo 9 / Fulwin T10

Chery Tiggo 9
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Overview
Manufacturer Chery
Also called
  • Jaecoo J8/8 (export)
  • Chery Fulwin T10
  • Lucano L8 (Iran)
Production2023–present
Assembly
Designer Zheming Liu
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV
Layout
Platform T1X platform
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motor Permanent magnet synchronous reluctance (PHEV)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrain Plug-in hybrid
Battery 34.46 kWh CATL LFP (PHEV)
Range1400km CLTC (PHEV)
Electric range 210km CLTC (PHEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,820 mm (111.0 in)
Length
  • 4,820 mm (189.8 in)
  • 4,850 mm (190.9 in) (Fulwin T10)
Width1,930 mm (76.0 in)
Height
  • 1,699 mm (66.9 in) [5]
  • 1,712 mm (67.4 in) (Fulwin T10)

The production version of the Chinese market Tiggo 9 was revealed at the 2023 Auto Shanghai in China. [6] The Tiggo 9 rides on the T1X platform unibody chassis and features CDC suspension, which realizes intelligent full-sensing adjustment through stepless adjustment of suspension hardness. MacPherson struts in the front and multi-link rear suspension systems. The wheels are 20-inch size. [7] [8] [9]

The interior of the Chinese market Tiggo 9 features a dual-curved screen with a 12.3-inch LCD instrument panel as the dashboard and a 12.3-inch central control screen curved towards the driver. The digital functionalities of the infotainment system are powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip. For the audio system, the Tiggo 9 is equipped with a 14-speaker Sony surround sound system. [10]

Under the Chery Fulwin product series, Chery also markets this model in China as the Chery Fulwin T10 (Chinese :奇瑞风云T10; pinyin :Qíruì Fēngyún T10). The Fulwin T10 was launched to the market in April 2024. [11] It was initially introduced as the Fulwin T9 in 2023, before the name was transferred to a smaller model. [12]

Powertrain

The engine of the Tiggo 9 is a Kunpeng Power 2.0-litre TGDi inline-four turbocharged petrol engine that produces 261 hp (195 kW; 265 PS) and 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft; 41 kg⋅m) of torque. The engine is mated to an Aisin eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and powers all four wheels. The top speed of the Tiggo 9 is 205 km/h (127 mph), with a combined fuel consumption of 7.7 L/100 km (13.0 km/L; 36.7 mpg‑imp; 30.5 mpg‑US). A 2.0-litre turbo PHEV Kunpeng Super Intelligent Hybrid version of the Tiggo 9 would also be available, with a 0–100-kilometre-per-hour (0–62 mph) acceleration in 4.5 seconds and a CLTC range of 1,300 kilometres (808 mi). [13] The battery of the Tiggo 9 may be recharged from 30% to 80% in 18 minutes. [14]

Jaecoo J8

The Chinese market Tiggo 9 for export markets were initially introduced as the Jaecoo 9, [15] but later renamed to Jaecoo J8 or Jaecoo 8. The Jaecoo J8/8 made its global debut in Qatar in October 2023. [16]

Global version

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Chery Tiggo 9 (global)

The global market Tiggo 9 was introduced at the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024. [17] Slightly smaller than the Chinese market Tiggo 9, the model is rebranded from the Chery Tiggo 8L (until September 2025), Chery Tiggo 9X (since September 2025) and Chery Fulwin T9 in China with a revised front end design. [18]

References

  1. ↑ Fagundes, Dyogo (27 February 2023). "Chery Tiggo 9: maior SUV da marca estreia na China; e no Brasil?" [Chery Tiggo 9: the brand's largest SUV debuts in China; and in Brazil?]. Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  2. ↑ Thompson, Chris (1 March 2023). "A budget Toyota RAV4 hybrid rival? 2023 Chery Tiggo 9 large SUV revealed as plug-in hybrid car, will Australia get it?". CarsGuide.
  3. ↑ "Jaecoo J8 launched in Malaysia – D-segment SUV, CKD, 2.0T, 5-seater 2WD and 6-seater AWD, fr RM179k - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 18 July 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  4. ↑ https://oto.detik.com/berita/d-7967911/jaecoo-j8-awd-bakal-dirakit-lokal-di-pondok-ungu
  5. ↑ "Chery Tiggo 9 officially released pre-sale price starting at 160,000 yuan". 11 July 2023.
  6. ↑ Mbaduli, Siyavuya (3 March 2023). "Chery Tiggo 9 finally breaks cover in China as lavish SUV flagship". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 20 May 2023.
  7. ↑ Mbaduli, Siyavuya (3 March 2023). "Chery Tiggo 9 finally breaks cover in China as lavish SUV flagship". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  8. ↑ Bosch, Charl (28 February 2023). "Chery officially details super-sized new Tiggo 9 Pro". TheCitizen.
  9. ↑ "Lançamento do Chery Tiggo 9 2024" [Chery Tiggo 9 2024 Launch]. MotorNet (in Brazilian Portuguese). 11 May 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
  10. ↑ Feijter, Tycho de (23 February 2023). "Chery Tiggo 9 Official Interior Photos". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  11. ↑ "奇瑞风云T10实车正式亮相，定位中大型SUV_易车" [Chery Fengyun T10 real car officially unveiled, positioned as a mid-to-large SUV]. Yiche (in Chinese). 18 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  12. ↑ "比亚迪唐的强敌？奇瑞风云T9正式亮相，可视为瑞虎9插混版" [A strong enemy of BYD Tang? Chery Fengyun T9 officially unveiled, can be regarded as a plug-in hybrid version of Tiggo 9]. Sohu (in Chinese). 17 October 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  13. ↑ Feijter, Tycho de (28 February 2023). "Chery Tiggo 9 SUV Unveiled In China With A Price Of $23,060". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 15 June 2025.
  14. ↑ Riahi, Hossein (1 March 2023). "Chery Tiggo 9 officially Debuted In China". Carsbite.
  15. ↑ Bobylev, Denis (10 June 2023). "Chery Tiggo 9 SUV arrived in Luxembourg to test the soil". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  16. ↑ "2024 Jaecoo J8 previewed in Malaysia – 249 PS 2.0T, 7DCT; up to 7 seats; expected Q4 launch; RM200k est". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 5 January 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
  17. ↑ "2024北京车展：海外版瑞虎9 PHEV亮相" [2024 Beijing Auto Show: Overseas version of Tiggo 9 PHEV unveiled]. Autohome. 26 April 2024. Retrieved 26 April 2024.
  18. ↑ Andrews, Mark (5 February 2024). "Chery Fulwin T9 PHEV revealed in China". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
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