Asian Motorspex Limited, official distributor of Chery automobiles in Bangladesh, has recently unveiled Chery Tiggo 9 Pro PHEV, marking its official entry into the country’s premium plug-in hybrid SUV segment.
The flagship model was launched at Chery’s official showroom at Tejgaon Industrial Area in the capital, said a press release.
Asian Motorspex managing director Dewan Shajedur Rahman, director Dewan Saidur Rahman and head of sales for Chery Abu Mahmud Naser were present at the launch event, among others.
In his keynote address, Dewan Shajedur Rahman emphasised the strategic importance of introducing advanced hybrid technology to the Bangladesh market.
‘The Tiggo 9 Pro PHEV proves that comfort and performance can go hand-in-hand with a lower carbon footprint. We believe this model will redefine what Bangladeshi users expect from a modern, premium SUV,’ he said.
The Tiggo 9 Pro PHEV delivers a combined output of 375 KW (502 BHP) with 750 N.m of torque, accelerating from 0-100 KMPH in 5.7 seconds. The vehicle offers a total combined system range of 1,380 KM, the release said.
Under the hood, this 7-seater SUV features a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine paired with plug-in hybrid AWD technology and an 8-speed Aisin Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (3DHT).
The cabin features a 15.6-inch 2.5K HD screen, a Sony 14-speaker high-fidelity surround-sound system, and Nappa leather seats.
Comfort features include massaging, cooled and heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, a sliding panoramic roof and a heated steering wheel.
Safety features include an ANCAP-approved chassis with 85 per cent high-strength steel construction and multiple airbags — dual front, front side, side curtain, driver knee, second row side and a distal airbag.
The vehicle is equipped with adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, a 540-degree HD panoramic camera and transparent off-road view technology.
The exterior sports an upgraded Tiggo family design with a ‘golden ratio’ proportion, measuring 4,810mm in length, 1,925mm in width, and 1,741mm in height.
It features 20-inch exclusive-range polished alloy wheels and a tiger-eye and diamond-embedded pattern protective grille.
Each purchase also includes a complimentary 22kW home fast charger.
The Tiggo 9 Pro PHEV comes with an extensive 8 years/1,60,000 KM (terms and conditions applicable) warranty and also offers a buy back facility.