Yes. Chery cars are designed to offer strong value by combining modern technology, generous standard equipment, and competitive pricing. Many features that are optional extras on rival SUVs come as standard on Chery models, making them especially appealing to families looking for maximum value without sacrificing comfort or tech.
Chery Cars UK Guide: Models, Prices, Warranty & Local Test Drives
What is Chery?
Chery is a Chinese automobile manufacturer founded in 1997 and is now the third‑largest automobile manufacturer group in China, it's now officially expanded into the UK. Chery is best known for its established joint venture with Jaguar Land Rover. Chery is now introducing its primary family SUV line up to motorists in the UK.
The brand has already turned heads in the UK with the successful launch of its OMODA JAECOO lines, with the JAECOO 7 achieving a standout milestone as a top-selling vehicle in early 2026. As Chery continues to build momentum and double its market share across the UK, Sandown Chery is excited to bring the affordable family SUV to motorists across showrooms in Newbury & Guildford.
Below we'll take you through Chery's entire Tiggo model range, Super Hybrid technology, ownership costs and the 7-year warranty to help you decide if Chery is the right car for you.
Why Are Chery Cars Becoming Popular?
Chery cars are gaining popularity because they offer exactly what many buyers want from an affordable family SUV - plenty of space, lots of technology, and impressive value for money. By including features as standard that often sit on expensive option lists elsewhere, Chery is appealing to families who want a modern SUV without paying a premium price.
A big part of that appeal comes from the brand’s focus on technology and comfort. Across the range, Chery models feature modern digital driver displays, large infotainment screens, soft‑touch interior finishes, panoramic glass roofs, and premium feeling cabins.
Chery also stands out for its 7‑year / 100,000‑mile warranty, giving families longer‑term reassurance than is often available at this price point. This level of protection helps remove much of the uncertainty buyers can feel when choosing a newer brand.
Taken together, Chery’s substantial technology package, modern design, and long‑term reassurance explains why it’s quickly earning attention as a well‑rounded contender in the affordable family SUV market.
Chery SUV Range Explained
Tiggo 4 CSH - Compact SUV
Starting from £19,995
At £19,995, the Chery Tiggo 4 CSH is currently the cheapest new hybrid SUV on sale in the UK. It's tech, size and interior easily rivals that of competitors such as Ford Puma and Nissan Juke, yet it starts at a significantly lower price point.
Despite being the smallest model in the Tiggo range, the Chery Tiggo 4 doesn't force you to compensate on power. It's 204hp self-charging hybrid engine is included as standard, and it can easily give you 0-62mpg in under 9 seconds and fuel efficiency comes in at around 53mpg.
Inside, it avoids that budget-car feel you might be expecting. The entry-level Aspire trim includes dual 12.3inch screens, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, dual zone climate control and adaptive cruise control. The 430-litre boot easily handles a pushchair or a weekly food shop, and the rear seats have enough knee room for adults.
If you're looking at two year old crossovers to stay under £20,000, the Chery Tiggo 4 gives you a brand-new alternative with a full 7-year/100,000 mile warranty.
Tiggo 7 - Mid-size SUV
Starting from £24,995
The Chery TIGGO 7 positions itself against some big names in the UK market, such as the Kia Sportage, Nissan Qashqai, and the Hyundai Tucson. At £24,995, it undercuts most of them on price while coming with a standard package of equipment that usually costs thousands.
Under the bonnet, the entry-level model gets a 1.6 litre turbocharged petrol engine putting out 147bhp, paired with a 7 speed automatic gearbox. If you're looking for even lower running costs, there's also a 204bhp Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) version that offers pure electric driving for short daily trips, which in terms of real world driving can easily achieve 50mpg.
The interior is clearly inspired by higher-end German SUVs. You get twin 12.3 inch glass displays running across the dashboard, touch controls, wireless phone mirroring, and a 540-degree panoramic parking camera system on higher trims. When it comes to practicality it boasts a 484-litre boot and substantial legroom in the back seat.
For people looking for a mid-size family plug-in hybrid with a modern cabin, a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, and a 7-year warranty without paying over £30,000 for a mid-spec competitor, the Tiggo 7 ticks every box.
Tiggo 8 - 7 seater SUV
Starting from £28,545
For those looking for a new family car with 7 seats, choice is often limited and slightly uninspiring with a starting price of £38,000. However, the Tiggo 8 easily undercuts most of the 7 seat family SUVs currently available by nearly £10,000 and doesn't force you to compromise on comfort or tech.
The range starts with a 1.6-litre 147bhp turbocharged petrol engine paired with an DCT automatic gearbox. If you want lower running costs, there's also a Super Hybrid (PHEV) version, which combines a 1.5litre petrol engine with an electric motor to output 201bhp.
Inside the middle row offers sliding seats with plenty of legroom for adults. The two rear seats fold down flat when you don't need them expanding the boot space from 117 litres to 494 litres in five-seat mode. Standard features on the entry level Aspire trim include 19-inch allow wheels, synthetics leather upholstery, dual 12.3-inch screens, a 50W wireless phone charger, and a 540-degreee panoramic camera system.
The Tiggo 8 isn't trying to be a luxury vehicle, but as a practical, well-equipped seven-seater with a 7‑year / 100,000‑mile warranty for under £30,000, the Tiggo 8 offers space and tech that nothing else in this price range can match.
Tiggo 9 - Premium SUV
Starting from £43,105
The Chery TIGGO 9 sits at the top of the range and has easily entered luxury SUV territory, targeting buyers considering Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento or Volvo XC90. At £42,105, it costs significantly less than most SUVs in its class.
Power comes from a 428bph Super Hybrid (PHEV) powertrain paired with all-wheel drive, meaning despite it's size this 7-seat SUV can easily achieve 0-62mph in around 6 seconds. It also comes with a 34.5kWh battery pack that delivers up to 90 miles of pure-electric driving on a single charge, enough to handle almost all daily trips without starting the petrol engine.
For the price point, you would expect to be compromising on the interior but that simply isn't the case when it comes to the Tiggo 9. Standard kit includes a 15.6 inch central display, door-mounted seat controls, a panoramic sunroof, and a Sony audio system. Both the front and middle rows feature heated, ventilated, and massaging seats. Unlike most 7-seat SUVs, you are not forced to compromise on boot space, even with all seats up the boot remains highly practical at 300-litres, expanding to over 800 litres with the third row folded flat.
If you want executive-level luxury, 400+ horsepower, and a massive electric range without paying over £60,000 for a luxury badge, the Tiggo 9 offers performance and standard equipment that nothing else at this price can rival.
Are Chery Cars Reliable?
Yes, Chery cars are very reliable. They're built using proven global manufacturing standards and backed by a full 7-year warranty to give UK buyers complete peace of mind.
It's understandable why people would question their reliability though. Chery is a relatively new name in the UK, and when a brand arrives offering high spec levels for thousands less than established brands such as Ford and Volkswagen, buyers will naturally think there is some kind of catch.
In reality, Chery isn't a start-up figuring out how to build cars, they are China's largest vehicle exporter, producing millions of cars annually and running major joint-manufacturing ventures with the likes of Jaguar Land Rover.
Much like when Kia first arrived in the UK, Chery knows it needs to prove itself to UK buyers. This is why every Chery car comes with a 7-year/100,000-mile manufacturer warranty. which covers the engine, gearbox, and electrical systems. If you choose one of their Super Hybrid models, the high-voltage battery gets its own 8-year/100,000-mile warranty guaranteeing it maintains at least 70% capacity. You also get 3 years of paint cover and 12 years against bodywork rust.
Chery even helps protect the cars long term resale value, as the 7-year warranty stays with the vehicle even if you sell it. It's the exact same long term safety net that Kia used to build trust in the UK two decades ago, giving you complete cover while the brand proves itself on British roads.
Chery Hybrid Technology Explained
Chery's Super Hybrid (CSH) system combines a turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and a high-voltage battery to give you pure electric driving around towns and petrol back-up for longer trips.
Instead of relying solely on the petrol engine, the system defaults to electric power at lower speeds. For daily school runs, supermarket trips, and urban commuting, it drives like a full EV without burning any fuel.
Chery Cars: Pure-Electric Range & Real World Use
Tiggo 4 (Self-Charging HEV): Uses a compact 1.83kWh battery paired with its 1.5L engine. It handles low-speed manoeuvres and stop-start urban traffic solely on electric power, recharging via regenerative braking without ever needing to be plugged in.
Tiggo 7 & Tiggo 8 (PHEV): These cars feature a 18.4kWh battery pack delivering up to 56 miles of pure EV driving, making them ideal for short commutes and school runs with low impact on the cost of your at home electricity bill.
Tiggo 9 (PHEV): Upgrades to a larger 34.5kWh battery pack, pushing the electric only range up to 90 miles on a single charge.
Combined Distance & Fast Charging
Unlike many plug-in hybrids that take hours to charge on domestic plugs, Chery's PHEVs support public fast charging. The Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 accept 40kW speeds, taking the battery from 30% to 80% in about 20 minutes. The larger Tiggo 9 accepts fast 70kW charging to achieve that same 20-minute top-up on its bigger battery. Combined with a full tank of petrol, the entire PHEV line-up delivers between 650 and 750 miles of total range, giving you low EV running costs and no concerns when it comes to long distance driving.
What Are Chery Cars Like Inside?
The first thing you'll notice in every Chery, is that despite the price point there is nothing budget about the interior. The first thing you'll notice is that even entry level models avoid hard plastics and the stripped-back feel you would usually expect from a budget family car. Soft-touch dashboard materials, clean stitching and synthetic leather trim come as standard across most of the line up.
The screen set up varies across the Tiggo range, the Tiggo 4 and Tiggo 7 both have a dual 12.3-inch touch screen set into a single glass panel, with physical buttons being kept to a minimum. If you move up to the Tiggo 8 and the luxury Tiggo 9, the central screen mimics that of luxury German brands with a huge 15.6-inch display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are built-in across every model, paired with a fast 50W cooled wireless charging pad on upper trims so your phone charges quickly without overheating.
Equipment is where the entire Tiggo lineup really out performs competitors. Even on the £19,995 Tiggo 4 Summit, you get electrically adjustable driver's seat, a heated steering wheel, and a 360-degree camera. By the time you reach the top-tier Tiggo 9, the spec list includes acoustic insulated glass, heated and ventilated massage seats for both front and middle-row passengers, and a 14-speaker Sony surround sound system. Chery also fits higher-spec models with 540-degree camera system that renders the terrain directly underneath the front bumper on-screen, taking the stress out squeezing into tight UK parking spaces.
Chery Running Costs & Ownership
Running costs are a key part of Chery’s appeal, particularly for families looking to keep long‑term expenses down. Across the Tiggo range, models are designed to be fuel‑efficient, with hybrids offering strong economy in everyday driving, especially on shorter journeys and in urban use.
If you opt for the entry-level Tiggo 4 hybrid, you can expect an official driving range of 53mpg without ever having to plug it in. If you choose to step up to the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8 or Tiggo 9 the savings become even more noticeable. By charging at home on a low-cost overnight EV tariff, most daily school runs and local commutes can be completed purely on electric power for a few pence per mile. On longer motorway journeys, the petrol engine kicks in as a backup, returning a genuine 40 to 50+ mpg even with the battery fully depleted.
Scheduled servicing is straightforward, with main service intervals set at 12 months or 10,000 miles. Sandown Chery Guildford and Sandown Chery Newbury also offer fixed-price service plans that let you spread maintenance costs into inflation-proof monthly payments, ensuring there are no surprises when it comes to annual maintenance.
The real financial safety net is the warranty cover. Every model comes with a standard 7-year/100,000-miles manufacturer warranty, paired with an 8-year battery warranty on PHEV models and 12 months of complimentary UK roadside assistance. The warranty is also fully transferable to the next owner, helping all Tiggo models maintain their resale value.
Who Should Buy a Chery?
The Chery Tiggo lineup targets buyers who want more space and standard equipment, without paying the traditional new car price.
First-Time SUV Driver - Tiggo 4
If you're just preparing to move into your first SUV, the £19,995 Tiggo 4 CSH gives you a higher driving position, self-charging hybrid power, and digital screen layouts for thousands less than an entry level Ford Puma or Vauxhall Mokka. It suits city drivers or short commuters who want low running costs without ever plugging in.
Growing Families - Tiggo 7 & Tiggo 8
For a mid-size family life, the Tiggo 7 offers a direct alternative to the Nissan Qashqai or Kia Sportage, bringing standard equipment like 540 degree parking cameras and dual screens under £25k. If you need extra seats, the Tiggo 8 provides a full seven-seat layout for £28,545 undercutting rivals by nearly £10,000.
Buyers Wanting Luxury on a Budget - Tiggo 9
The Tiggo 9 suits drivers looking at executive models like the Volvo XC90 or Hyundai Santa Fe. With 400+bhp, all wheel drive, and up to 90 miles of EV range, it delivers high-end performance, massage seating and premium cabin technology for £43,105.
Across the range, every models includes a 7-year/100,000-mile warranty, making Chery a practical option for anyone looking to step out of the used car market into a new, full featured family SUV.
Are Chery Cars Good?
if you prioritise space, technology and low running costs over brand name, a Chery makes absolute sense and is a good car.
Where as legacy manufacturers often make you pay extra for heated seats, 360-degree cameras, or upgraded infotainment screens, Chery includes them as standard. When you compare a brand new Chery SUV against a basic, entry level competitor of a two-year-old used car at the same price, the value is difficult to ignore.
They aren't designed to be high performance sports cars, and they don't pretend to be. Chery focuses on real-world practicalities; comfortable suspension for uneven UK roads, generous legroom and boot space, and efficient hybrid power that cuts down weekly fuel bills.
The 7-year warranty also takes away the risk of trying a newer name in the UK. You get the exact same long-term financial security as established brands like Kia and MG, backing up the engineering with complete manufacturer cover. If you want a brand-new, tech focused family car that maximises your budget, Chery is definitely worth a look.
Where Can I Buy a Chery Car?
The Chery Tiggo range is available to purchase from Sandown Chery Newbury & Sandown Chery Kia.
As a well‑known name in the automotive industry, Sandown brings over 40 years of experience in vehicle sales and aftersales support. Buyers can expect access not only to new Chery vehicles, but also to servicing, maintenance, and repairs, all handled by trained technicians.
Having a proven automotive group behind the brand helps add reassurance for buyers, particularly those new to Chery. With dedicated aftersales support and recognised dealership standards, ownership is intended to feel just as straightforward as with more familiar manufacturers, an important factor for families choosing an affordable family SUV.
Register your interest today and be one of the first to test drive the Chery range at Newbury or Guildford this summer.
Chery places a strong emphasis on reliability and reassurance, highlighted by its 7‑year / 100,000‑mile warranty across the range. This long warranty, combined with decades of global manufacturing experience and partnerships such as Chery Jaguar Land Rover, helps give buyers confidence in long‑term ownership.
Chery’s UK SUV lineup includes the TIGGO 4, TIGGO 7, TIGGO 8, and TIGGO 9. The range covers everything from compact family SUVs to larger seven‑seat models, with hybrid and plug‑in hybrid options available depending on the model.
Yes. Chery offers advanced hybrid and plug‑in hybrid powertrains using its Super Hybrid technology. Plug‑in hybrid models can deliver around 50–56 miles of electric‑only range, making them well suited to everyday trips while still offering the flexibility of petrol power for longer journeys.
Chery interiors are modern, well designed, and feel more premium than many competitors at a similar price. Large digital displays, wireless smartphone connectivity, soft‑touch materials, and thoughtful cabin layouts are common across the range, helping the cars feel comfortable and technology‑led.
Running costs are designed to be affordable. Hybrid powertrains help keep fuel consumption low, especially for short journeys, while the long warranty reduces the risk of unexpected repair costs. Simple model ranges and expanding UK dealer coverage also help keep servicing and ownership straightforward.
Chery cars are ideal for families, first‑time SUV buyers, and value‑focused drivers who want modern technology, practical space, and strong reassurance without paying premium brand prices. They also suit drivers who want the benefits of electrification but aren’t ready to go fully electric.
Chery cars are vehicles made by Chery Automobile, a Chinese manufacturer founded in 1997, best known for producing affordable, well‑equipped family SUVs. The brand focuses on modern technology, practical interiors, and strong value for money, backed by a 7‑year / 100,000‑mile warranty.
