Outside
The changes to the exterior of the crossover are not so noticeable; even the company itself calls them more of a “cosmetic” update. Although the new product can be visually distinguished by the changed front bumper with new design lines, as well as daytime running lights, which are now positioned horizontally instead of vertically.
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The rear windows have a screen-print-like design, the roof rails are now black instead of silver and the brake calipers are painted sport red. The roof rail lighting function, previously available in the maximum configuration, is no longer available.
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The Chery inscription on the stern was moved under the plastic of the side lights fused from the body. This solution looks more stylish and at the same time protects the inscription itself from the influence of the external environment. The crossover now strongly resembles its own hybrid version.
Inside
Inside, Chery Tiggo 7 has changed much more noticeably: the panel with two interconnected 12-inch displays is curved and turned towards the driver.
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The architecture of the central tunnel was redesigned, and in addition to the black interior, a brown option appeared. In the latter case, the color of some elements remains dark, which is not very pleasing to the eye; the ceiling decoration is still light.
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The driver, as before, can choose one of three design options for the digital instrument panel, but now there are four “hot” touch buttons to the left of it. For example, with their help you can quickly disable the start-stop function or the stabilization system. The climate control unit has moved closer to the driver’s hand, just below the multimedia display, and inside the transmission lever, made in a crystal style, you can now see a painted tiger head.
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It also glows in the dark.
It seems controversial, especially for those who do not know that the company associated the name of the Tiggo model with a predatory mammal. The updated car no longer has a manual gear shift mode, although earlier on the Chery Tiggo 7 it was possible to change gears independently.
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The front seats have also changed slightly: they have been made slightly wider, lateral support has been increased, and a ventilation option has also been added. The multimedia system now supports wireless communication protocols with smartphones.
So CarPlay now works wirelessly.
but that’s exactly what they were for complaints In the previous version of the car, you just had to tap the phone lightly as the connection was constantly interrupted.
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There are questions about the location of the emergency signal button: engineers pushed it to a place where it would be completely inconvenient to press. Apparently, in China, hazard lights are used only for their intended purpose and it is not customary to thank other drivers on the road in this way.
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Improvements also include wireless charging for gadgets, two USB ports, including one USB-C at the front, and more useful cup holders. The interior of the updated “Seven” looks beautiful at night: new atmospheric lighting visibly transforms the interior.
On the technical side
The updated Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max is available in two versions – front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The car is built on the T1X platform, the suspension is made according to the classic design: MacPherson strut in front and multi-link in the rear. The 1.6 turbo engine (150 hp) remained the only option for the Tiggo 7 Pro Max,
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there will no longer be a 1.5-liter budget engine,
was installed on front-wheel drive versions. The transmission is also the same; a seven-speed robotic DCT7 with two wet clutches.
Compared with the previous version of the model, the updated crossover has become more pleasant to use: the shock absorbers have been reconfigured, which affects comfort, and the car begins to behave a little softer.
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All-wheel drive versions are now equipped with Chinese-American Cooper tires, and the 19-inch ones are one inch larger. The design of the rims has also been updated.
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Thanks to double front side windows, the car’s sound insulation has become better; tire noise begins to penetrate into the cabin only at speeds above 100 km / h. The all-wheel drive modification of the crossover has three additional driving modes:
Off-road Off-Road, Mud and Snow are now added to the standard Normal, Eco and Sport.
Ground clearance has not changed – 190 mm for all versions.
What about the prices?
The update definitely benefited the crossover: there is a newer design, a new nice interior and expanded equipment. As expected, you will have to pay extra for it – the cost of each version of the crossover increased by exactly 50 thousand rubles.
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The price of the most affordable front-wheel drive version of the Active crossover starts at 2.77 million rubles, and the cost of all-wheel drive versions starts at 3 million rubles. The maximum all-wheel drive version, Ultra, will cost the buyer 3.3 million rubles.
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Brown interior color, black upper body paint, panoramic roof, a range of electronic driver assistants, dual front side windows and ventilated seats are available for the upper trim levels.
What are you thinking?
Source: Gazeta
Anika Rood is an author at “Social Bites”. She is an automobile enthusiast who writes about the latest developments and news in the automobile industry. With a deep understanding of the latest technologies and a passion for writing, Anika provides insightful and engaging articles that keep her readers informed and up-to-date on the latest happenings in the world of automobiles.