Chery Tiggo 7 CSH review: a plug-in SUV with forceful acceleration and minimal fuel use

Chery’s most popular model now carries the Chinese brand’s most advanced propulsion system in Argentina. The Tiggo 7 CSH combines a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with an electric motor and an 18.4-kWh battery that can be recharged from the power grid.

Chery changed its local representative last year, with Grupo Corven taking over sales. The range has since been updated around SUVs, although the plug-in hybrid system had previously been available only in the Arrizo 8 sedan.

The Tiggo 7 measures just over 4.5 meters. It sits above the Toyota Corolla Cross and Volkswagen Taos, and below the Ford Territory and BYD Song Pro. Its direct rival is another Chinese model, the Changan CS55. The design takes a more restrained approach than some other Chinese vehicles, with a sober appearance, chrome details and 18-inch wheels.

The CSH version also receives styling changes at the front and rear. LED lights give it a more refined and modern look than other versions already sold in the market.

The electric range is officially listed at 93 kilometers, but testing produced slightly more than 80. After that, the vehicle operates as a conventional hybrid, recording fuel consumption of 5.5 liters per 100 kilometers in city driving. The low consumption comes with strong performance: combined output reaches 278 horsepower, producing immediate responses and rapid overtaking.

The vehicle also offers a high level of ride comfort. Its independent rear suspension and battery pack help lower the center of gravity, giving the SUV a stable ride and confidence through corners. The braking system also performed well.