Chery adds an entry front-wheel-drive grade to the Tiggo 9 line-up, which is $7000 cheaper than its all-wheel-drive counterpart. Tiggo 9 Elite. Chery has expanded its large plug-in hybrid SUV offering, the Tiggo 9, with the Elite front-wheel drive (FWD), which will act as an entry to the brand’s flagship model.

The Tiggo 9 Elite FWD is due in showrooms from May, and will be priced from $52,990 before on-road costs, making it $7000 more affordable than the existing Ultimate all-wheel-drive model. The Elite FWD is fitted with a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and dual-electric motor plug-in hybrid powertrain, producing a combined 225kW/450Nm. MORE: 2026 Chery Tiggo 9 price and specs – plug-in hybrid Toyota Kluger rival due next month Tiggo 9 Ultimate.

It is matched to a 19kWh lithium-ion battery, allowing up to 1250km of claimed range with a full tank of petrol and a full battery, and 90km of all-electric driving range based on NEDC testing. Chery says the model is aimed to appeal to a wider range of buyers, who prioritise urban driving and do not need AWD. Tiggo 9 Elite FWD features include a 360-degree camera, six-way power-adjustable heated front seats, synthetic leather upholstery, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, and a 15.6-inch infotainment system touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

MORE: 2025 Chery Tiggo 9 seven-seat PHEV spotted in Australia ahead of launch Tiggo 9 Ultimate. Sound comes through an eight-speaker Sony sound system accompanied by built-in satellite navigation, 50-watt wireless phone charging, Chery voice command, colour-selectable ambient lighting, and a panoramic sunroof. On the outside, it features a power tailgate, puddle lights, and LED headlights, tail-lights and daytime running lights (DRL). The Chery 9 Elite FWD rides on 19-inch alloy wheels. → Add Drive as a preferred source in Google Search