Posted by Group1 Chery on 13 Jan 2025
2025 is set to be a massive year for new cars. South African motorists will be spoiled for choice, with exciting releases from long-standing favourites and the debut of promising new brands. Chery is no stranger to delivering value-packed vehicles, and its sustained local onslaught shows no signs of letting up. Building on its momentum, the Wuhu-based automaker is gearing up for an ambitious rollout of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs), spanning its entire lineup (almost) from the very first quarter of the year.
Read MorePosted by Group1 Chery on 08 Jan 2025
Chery’s latest crossover, the Chery Tiggo Cross, has recently made its debut in South Africa, slotting in between the Tiggo 4 Pro and the larger Tiggo 7 Pro. Some would say the Chery Tiggo Cross is a range-topping version of the Tiggo 4. What’s interesting right off the bat is that the Tiggo Cross is breaking away from the usual naming convention that Chery has used for its Tiggo lineup. In this blog, we explore where the Tiggo Cross fits within Chery’s SUV lineup, highlighting its features and how it compares to its siblings..
Read MorePosted by Group1 Chery on 13 Dec 2024
The world of electric vehicles (EVs) is buzzing with innovation, and at the centre of it all stands Chery. The automotive giant is charging ahead – pun intended – with its plans to mass-produce solid-state sodium-ion batteries. These groundbreaking advancements not only promise to redefine the future of EVs but also set a new benchmark for sustainable energy storage.
Read MorePosted by Group1 Chery on 15 Nov 2024
South Africa’s bakkie market is an arena few brands dare to challenge. Dominated by stalwarts like the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger, it takes a unique blend of rugged reliability, style, and innovation to make a mark. Enter Chery, a brand that has already impressed South African SUV buyers and is now eyeing the bakkie segment with its upcoming Chery KP11.
But can this new bakkie truly compete in a market as bakkie-crazy as ours? Let’s delve into the story behind Chery’s bold entry and why this ambitious move could disrupt the SA bakkie scene.
Read MorePosted by Group1 Chery on 25 Oct 2024
Chery has officially stepped into the light commercial vehicle (LCV) market in South Africa, and they’re doing it in style with the Tiggo 4 Pro panel van. Built on the popular 1.5-litre Tiggo 4 Pro platform, this practical crossover is available in manual and automatic versions. A big advantage for VAT-registered businesses is that this panel van is fully homologated as an LCV, allowing them to claim back VAT on the purchase price.
Read MorePosted by Group1 Chery on 10 Oct 2024
Imagine a vehicle that merges power and efficiency in ways that make driving feel fresh and exciting every day. Chery has achieved just that with the Tiggo 8 Pro e+, an electrified SUV that has been making waves at auto shows around the world. As a dealer of Chery vehicles, we can’t wait to share why this new super-hybrid might just be the most exciting Chery yet. While its arrival in South Africa hasn’t been confirmed, the Tiggo 8 Pro e+ is a bold step into the future of eco-friendly, high-performance driving.
Read MorePosted by Group1 Chery on 26 Sep 2024
Exciting news for South African drivers! The all-new Chery Tiggo Cross is set to land on our shores by late 2024, to make waves in the highly competitive compact SUV market. After a thrilling debut at the 2024 Festival of Motoring held in Gauteng, this bold and stylish newcomer has certainly captured attention. As a Group1 Chery dealer, we’re not just excited – we’re thrilled to see this innovative machine hit the road.
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