Chery Tiggo 9 Facelift Imminent
Internal-combustion and HYBE: a two-track strategy
Link to Rexton Redesign Draws Attention
Chery has released images ahead of the facelift for its flagship SUV, Tiggo 9.
This update goes beyond a simple styling refresh; both the exterior and the cabin have been substantially revised.
Up front, Chery fitted new headlamps with L-shaped LED daytime running lights. The vertical grille remains but now uses fewer, wider bars to give the front end a tougher presence.
Meanwhile, the Tiggo 9 has drawn attention at home after reports said the KGeneral Motors Rexton full-redesign successor will share its platform.
Body Grown, Proportions Refined
Product Improvements
The facelift adjusts the Tiggo 9’s dimensions.
Overall length is up 33 mm to 4,853 mm (191.1 in), and height rises to 1,730 mm (68.1 in).
By contrast, width remains 1,930 mm (76.0 in) and the wheelbase is unchanged at 2,820 mm (111.0 in).
Those dimensions put the Tiggo 9 in the mid-size class, comparable to the Kia Sorento and Hyundai Santa Fe — a highly popular size in Korea.
Interior Overhauled
Dual Displays Introduced
The cabin has been completely redesigned.
Images released to local media show the dashboard, steering wheel, center console and door panels have all been redesigned.
Notably, Chery has moved away from a single integrated display in favor of a standalone instrument cluster paired with a dual-display layout.
The redesign follows the market trend toward digital-focused interiors.
Chery will retain both five- and seven-seat configurations to meet a range of buyer needs.
Retains 261-hp Gasoline and PHEV Options
Powertrains largely carry over from the current lineup.
The gasoline model uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine rated at 261 horsepower. Front-wheel-drive versions pair with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, while all-wheel-drive versions use an 8-speed automatic.
Chery will also offer a plug-in HYBE(PHEV) version. Like before, it combines a 1.5-liter turbo engine with an electric motor; battery capacity will determine range and performance.
Notably, the HYBE PHEV model is reported to include a windshield-mounted LiDAR-based driver-assist system.
Link to Rexton Successor
Industry observers are also watching potential links between KGeneral Motors and the Rexton successor.
Because KGeneral Motors has technical cooperation with Chery, the next-generation Rexton is likely to share the Tiggo 9’s platform and powertrains.
If the PHEV system, next-generation electronic architecture and SDV-based technologies are carried over, analysts expect the successor to be significantly more competitive than the current Rexton.
As such, the Tiggo 9 could become a benchmark model that reshapes the domestic large-SUV market in Korea, rather than just another new entry.
