- Olga Kokorina
- Translated by Olga Apetenok
- Ru He Fr Ar
Three ‘cherries’ for Israel
Today Chery is one of the largest automakers in China. Established in 1997, the company is growing at a rapid pace, largely due to the registered capital of the founders, which includes several companies and holding companies in Anhui Province. It is Chery, whose name is in tune with the English ‘cherry’, which became the first exporter of Chinese cars. Currently, the company is mainly engaged in the production of SUVs. Three of Chery’s best representatives, Omoda 5, Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro, will soon hit the Israeli market. Israel will become the 22nd country where Chery sells its vehicles outside of China. We look forward to three “cherries” in Israel.
Carso Motors, the importer of Renault, Nissan, Dacia and Infiniti, will supply models from the Chinese company Chery to Israel. Unlike other Chinese brands that have entered the Israeli market in recent years with their electric cars, at first the three Chery models will be sold with a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with a maximum power of 197 hp.
Chery Omoda 5
The Chery Omoda 5 compact SUV was created for stylish young people. The model is considered the youngest in the manufacturer’s range, and is similar in size to the Chery Tiggo 5, which confirms the index 5 in the title. The SUV is 4,400 mm long, 1,830 mm wide and 1,585 mm high. Its wheelbase reaches 2,630 mm. The SUV is made in a new design concept, called Art In Motion. Inside, there’s a duo of 12.3-inch screens combined into a single unit. There are almost no physical keys, everything is controlled by sensors, the multimedia system uses the latest Lion 5.0 smart platform. The vehicle is equipped with an owner facial recognition feature that memorizes the owner’s face, allows customization of all settings, monitors driver status and assesses situations using artificial intelligence. Additionally, the driver can interact with the vehicle using voice and gestures.
Sales in Israel will begin with a 1.6-liter turbocharged direct injection engine mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch robotic gearbox that develops a maximum power of 197 hp. Hybrid and electric versions are planned. The 2022 Chery Omoda 5 is equipped with everything you need to successfully compete with European models in the same class, such as advanced safety systems including autonomous braking and adaptive cruise control.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
The new Chery Tiggo 7 Pro is the second generation of the SUV, known in China as Tiggo 7 Plus. Whatever its name, it’s a compact SUV with a body length of 4,500 mm, a width of 1,842 mm, a height of 1,705 mm and a wheelbase of 2,670 mm. Its status is higher than that of the Omoda 5. The SUV offers a leatherette interior, a digital dashboard with a 10.25-inch screen, a multimedia system with a 12.3-inch screen and a voice control system. There’s a wireless charger, air conditioning, power tailgate, multi-purpose camera, and more. The vehicle comes with a 1.6-litre petrol engine which, thanks to turbocharging and direct fuel injection, produces almost 200 hp and transfers this power to the front axle via a 7-speed dual-clutch robotic gerbox.
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
The Chery Tiggo 8 is a 7-seater mid-size SUV produced since 2018, which has already been restyled twice. The Israeli market will offer a premium version of this model, which has been around since 2020. In export markets, this model is sold as Tiggo 8 Pro. The SUV has a stylish body with a length of 4,722 mm, width of 1,860 mm, height of 1,705 mm and wheelbase of 2,710 mm. It’s already a real luxury vehicle, for example, there are up to three screens on the front panel: a 12.3-inch screen for the instruments, a 10.25-inch screen for the multimedia system and a 8-inch screen with a pair of rotary switches for the air conditioning unit. To match this luxury and other rich amenities. In the world, the new Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is very popular. It will arrive in Israel with a 197 hp 1.6-liter turbo gasoline engine and front-wheel drive.
