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Chery Tiggo 9L — a flagship SUV positioned as a rival to the Toyota Prado

30 April 2025| Number Of Visitors 2,064

The Chery Tiggo 9L has been unveiled in China, featuring cutting-edge technology, three electric motors, and a well-equipped package in a body size comparable to the Toyota Prado, with the capability to perform a tank turn. Although it shares the same model name as the seven-seat Tiggo 9, this version is a more advanced hybrid-electric SUV built on a new platform.

For the exterior design, the H-shaped headlights and taillights are complemented by a central CHERY letter logo. The headlights are connected by an LED strip above the logo, while the rear also features the CHERY logo placed between the taillights. From the side, the vehicle sports wide wheel arches, side steps, roof racks, and 20-inch alloy wheels. It is equipped with the Falcon 700 ADAS system, which receives input from a roof-mounted lidar and cameras located on the front fenders. The Falcon system is divided into three levels: Falcon 500, 700, and 900. Falcon 500 and 700 provide Level 2 driver assistance capabilities, while Falcon 900 enables Level 3 functions.

In terms of powertrain, the Tiggo 9L features Chery’s Kunpeng Super Performance Hybrid CDM-S system, which includes three electric motors. The suspension system is equipped with CDC (Continuous Damping Control) variable damping shock absorbers that adjust continuously based on driving conditions.

The Kunpeng system is categorized into three versions: CDM/CEM for “high energy efficiency,” CDM-S/CEM-S for “high performance,” and CDM-O/CEM-O for “strong off-road capabilities.” The CDM/CEM system will be installed in models such as the Fulwin A8, T8, T9, and Shanhai L6, L7, and L9. The CDM-S/CEM-S system will be used in the Yaoguang CDM, VX CDM, Fulwin T10, and A9, while the CDM-O/CEM-O version will power models such as the Shanhai T2 and Zongheng G700.

Inside the cabin, Chery says the vehicle will feature an “AI Smart Cockpit” system powered by a 3nm chip. The dashboard houses three screens: a digital instrument cluster for the driver, a central control display, and an entertainment screen for the front passenger.