20 years after the first Tiggo: How did the most successful SUV range of Chery evolve in Peru? | Vehicles | Trucks | Characteristics | Engine | Interior | Generation | Cross | Wheels-tuercas

Yes ok Chery It was founded on January 8, 1997 in Wuhu, China, the Tiggo It was born in 2005. A couple of years later, this manufacturer opened its operations in Peru officially. At that time, Great Wall Motors H3 had also reached Peru, so that both vehicles were the first to combat the prejudices they had to be of Chinese origin.

According to Cheryin his first years of life he did not produce engines, so it mattered from abroad. However, that process was very expensive and, therefore, in 1999 he began the first explorations to build his first engine. In 2003, a technological giant in mobility was associated with Alv from Austria, with whom it develops the first generation of the actteco engine in several displacements, such as 0.8 cc, 1.0 cc, 1.5 cc, 1.8 cc and 2.0 cc. The remembered Citycar QQ of Chery used the 1.0 liter engine.

The Tiggo did not use any of these engines, but 1.6 CC that generated 125 HP and 160 Nm, associated with a five -speed manual transmission.

In 2009, the second engine generation of the Actteco series arrived. According to Cherythese engines represented integral progress with more power, economy and emission. Some cylindrated produced were 1.6 DVVT, 1.5 DVVT, 1.0 TCI and 1.5 TCI, the same ones that were used in the Tiggo series and in the Arizo sedan.

It was 2013 and Chery He had better plans with Tiggo. The first thing is that the total redesign was presented and stopped using external motors, integrated the Acton engine. And the second is that Chery changes the denomination to his only model. Passes from Tiggo To Tiggo 3. In 2014, he stopped manufacturing the Tiggo and only Tiggo 3 took place, the same one that also ceased to occur in 2023. By the end of 2013, Tiggo 3 was no longer the only model of the series, since the Grand Tiggo arrived. That was a slightly bigger SUV and only occurred until 2021.

In 2016, the current appeared Tiggo 2which became the new most affordable subcompact SUV of the Tiggo range. It is even the best of Chery In Peru, according to Cecilia Riva, manager of Chery Peru.

In 2016, the Tiggo family grew. That year the Tiggo 7which continues online production. Unlike previous models, this is a compact SUV. So, it is a visibly larger model. In turn, it has more technological equipment. Worldwide is available with Actteco gasoline engines and also in electrified versions.

In 2017, Tiggo 4 was incorporated, the same one that was recently renewed in Peru and commerce knew firsthand. This is a subcompact SUV that added several technologies of its older brother, Tiggo 7. It is sold with automatic and manual transmission, also with an option with LPG gas.

In 2018, the third generation of Actteco engines arrived, including models such as 1.6 CC TGDI, 1.5 CC TGDI, 1.2 CC TGDI, while in 2019 the 2.0 CC TGDI was present. These turbocharger engines such as 1.5 CC were used in Tiggo 7. In fact, they were also used in the other Chery Holding brands such as Exeed, Jetour, among others.

In 2018, he released his first three -row SUV. He Chery Tiggo 8 It is a medium SUV that measures 4.74 meters long and has a more elegant design than Tiggo 7 itself. Its motorization is the most powerful of all and in recent years new versions such as, Tiggo 8 Pro Max (4×4 traction) and Tiggo 8 E+ (plug -in hybrid) appeared. Both SUVs were tested in commerce.

Finally, this newspaper was present at the Shanghai Autoshow and could meet the new Tiggo 9a SUV almost five meters long that will soon arrive at the Peruvian market. It has three rows of seats and has up to 10 airbags. So that Chery highlights the security of this model. In fact, we witnessed a shock test between two Tiggo 9, where it was shown how the body absorbed the impact, protecting the occupants.

In total, four Tiggo series models are offered in more than 70 countries, although not necessarily with the same names. An example of this is that in some countries Tiggo 4 is known as Tiggo 3 or Tiggo Cross. In Peru, the four Tiggo are available in almost all its versions. In China, Tiggo 9 is now available, which will arrive in Peru to be in the new older brother of the Tiggo series.

Regarding sales, during the course of last year, Chery He announced that both Tiggo 2, Tiggo 4 and Tiggo 7 reached one million exports. In that sense, the Tiggo range not only grew in members, but also in sales. According to Chery, some markets where they were successfully ventured are Chile, Peru, Mexico, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, among others.

According to Riva, the global success of the range Tiggo It is explained by its comprehensive value proposal: quality, security, attractive design and avant -garde technology at an accessible price. “Internationally, the Tiggo line easily adapts to the tastes and needs of different markets, either in Latin America, Eastern Europe, Middle East or Asia”.

Riva added that in Peru, that same approach translates into a direct connection with the local consumer, which seeks a SUV that not only looks good, but also surrenders and responds to the day -to -day demands.

The only model that does not belong to the Tiggo series and that is sold in Peru is the Arizo, then automatically the Tiggo range is much more important.

“The Tiggo range is undoubtedly the heart of our offer in the Peruvian market. It represents our most solid commitment to provide Peruvian families and drivers with a safe, comfortable and accessible driving experience, without sacrificing design and technology. In a country with a geography as diverse as Peru – which goes from the coast to the mountains and the jungle – we needed a line that was versatile, robust and that would respond efficiently to the different lifestyles. And that is precisely what the Tiggo range delivers “he explained.

The manager of Chery Peru also said that the best -selling models of the Tiggo series are Tiggo 2 Pro and Tiggo 4 Pro. In the same way, he said that the most required transmissions for the city are the CVT, while in provinces there is an important segment that values ​​the mechanical versions.

Finally, Riva indicated that Lima leads the sales of the Tiggo range, followed by Piura and Arequipa, which are regions with a dynamic automotive market and a growing middle class that looks for vehicles with good value for money.