Welcome To The Group1 Chery Blog
Welcome to our Chery blog. In it we will chronicle Chery’s journey in South Africa and abroad, keeping you informed about this exciting brand. You can look forward to great reads about model launches, automotive innovations by Chery, as well as technological developments in this great age of motoring progress.
Chery iCar Set To Spark An EV Revolution In SA
Posted by Group1 Chery on 15 May 2025 under Chery News, Electric Vehicles
Chery iCar Set To Spark An EV Revolution In SA
The electric vehicle (EV) market in South Africa is about to shift gears in a major way. Chery, one of the fastest-growing automotive brands in the country, has announced the arrival of its futuristic EV sub-brand, iCar, which is set to launch locally in early 2026.
Read MoreThe Chery Journeo: A Futuristic MPV for Ultimate Adventure
Posted by Group1 Chery on 24 Apr 2025 under Chery News, General, New Chery Launches
Chery Journeo
Chery has taken innovation to the next level with its Journeo concept, a versatile MPV built for adventure. This futuristic vehicle is designed to go beyond city limits, providing a new way to experience travel and camping in the great outdoors.
Read MoreChery Embraces SA Creativity With Bold New Collab
Posted by contentadmin on 14 Apr 2025 under Chery News, Chery Tiggo Cross, General
Chery Embraces SA Creativity With Bold New Collab
Something special is stirring in the world of Chery, and it’s got everything to do with homegrown talent, bold expression, and a fresh perspective on what it means to design for every kind of you.
The Chinese automaker, known for pushing boundaries and creating standout vehicles like the Tiggo range, has launched a brand-new initiative that’s got the whole team at Group1 Chery genuinely excited.
This isn’t just a design update. This is Chery stepping into a powerful space of artistic collaboration, beginning with a proudly South African artist who’s making waves far beyond the gallery walls.
Read MoreChery Marks The 1-Millionth Tiggo 4 Pro Milestone
Posted by Group1 Chery on 14 Mar 2025 under Chery News, Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
/1-Millionth Tiggo 4 Pro Milestone
The story of the Chery Tiggo 4 is one of bold ambition, innovation, and global success. When Chery first introduced this compact SUV in 2018, it set out to deliver a vehicle that blends advanced technology, comfort, and affordability.
Read MoreHow DeepSeek AI Is Enhancing Chery’s Technology
Posted by Group1 Chery on 12 Mar 2025 under Chery News, General
/How DeepSeek AI Is Enhancing Chery’s Technology
Chery is taking its technology to the next level by partnering with DeepSeek, a leading artificial intelligence company. This collaboration enhances Chery’s vehicles and robotics systems, making them smarter, more intuitive, and more connected.
Read MoreChery Takes To The Skies With A Flying Car
Posted by Group1 Chery on 26 Feb 2025 under Chery News, General
/Chery Takes To The Skies With A Flying Car
Flying cars have long been a staple of sci-fi dreams, a futuristic fantasy that always seemed just out of reach. But with Chery’s latest innovation, that future is creeping closer to reality. At the Chery Global Innovation Conference in Anhui, China, the company unveiled its first self-driving flying prototype – fittingly named the “Land and Air Vehicle.”
Read MoreLower-Priced Chery Tiggo 7 Pro On The Cards For SA?
Posted by Group1 Chery on 12 Feb 2025 under Chery News, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
/Lower-Priced Chery Tiggo 7 Pr
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro has been making waves in Australia, where Chery has recently introduced a mid-cycle refresh of this stylish and feature-packed SUV. With a sleeker two-variant lineup and a substantial price reduction, Australian buyers are getting a tempting deal.
But what does this mean for us Saffas? Could a (even more) affordable Tiggo 7 Pro be on the horizon for local drivers? Let’s get excited about the notion, shall we?
Read MoreSmashing Expectations: Chery’s Crash Test Revolution
Posted by Group1 Chery on 23 Jan 2025 under Chery News, General
/Chery’s Crash Test Revolution
We all know that crash tests are critical in ensuring vehicle safety, but these tests often happen behind closed doors, away from public view. Behind the magician’s curtain, if you will. Chery, however, has taken a bold step to change this narrative.
Through engaging storytelling and groundbreaking demonstrations, the automaker has shed light on its crash test processes, giving us a glimpse into the extraordinary measures it takes to prioritise safety. Let’s take a look at what makes Chery’s crash test lab and safety innovations so remarkable.
Read MoreChery Sets Its Sights On SA With New Plug-In Hybrids
Posted by Group1 Chery on 13 Jan 2025 under Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, Chery Tiggo 9 Pro, Chery Tiggo Cross, New Chery Launches
Tiggo-range-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 MoreNew Contender In The Chery Line-Up – Where Does The Tiggo Cross Fit In?
Posted by Group1 Chery on 08 Jan 2025 under Chery Tiggo Cross, New Chery Launches
Where Does The Tiggo Cross Fit Into Chery’s SUV Line-Up?
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..
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