It’s no secret that Chery Malaysia has been eyeing the A-segment SUV market for some time — initial news and spy shots of the Chery Tiggo Cross being tested in Malaysia surfaced online as early as 2021. A year later, in 2022, Chery Malaysia gave members of the media a chance to sample the Tiggo 4 Pro, alongside its larger Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 siblings.
But that was three years ago, and it’s been radio silence ever since. More recently, we were invited to Chery’s 2025 International Business Summit, where we had the opportunity to test drive the Chery Tiggo Cross CSH (Chery Super Hybrid) in Wuhu, China.
What is the Chery Tiggo Cross CSH?
As the name implies, the Chery Tiggo Cross CSH ditches naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines in favor of a petrol-electric hybrid unit. Codenamed G4G15B, this 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine produces 94 hp and 118 Nm—hardly ground-breaking figures, but it’s worth noting that the engine runs on the more efficient Atkinson cycle and boasts a thermal efficiency of 40%.
This engine is paired with Chery’s self-developed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), which features two integrated electric motors—one for power generation and the other for driving the front wheels. These two motors, powered by a 1.83-kWh battery pack, deliver a combined output of 210 hp and 310 Nm of torque, while consuming just 5.4 L/100 km.
Our test drive session was brief, involving a short obstacle course with the A-segment SUV. That said, the drive offered important insights into how this hybrid SUV feels behind the wheel.
Right off the bat, it accelerates with surprising gusto—more than you’d expect from a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine. That’s primarily because this hybrid SUV uses its electric motor as the main source of propulsion, making everyday driving feel almost like you’re in an EV.
Like many other Chinese vehicles, its steering is light and reasonably accurate, making it easy to maneuver around the obstacle course. And thanks to its compact dimensions (length x width x height: 4,320 mm x 1,831 mm x 1,652 mm; wheelbase: 2,610 mm), it’s surprisingly nimble—just point the steering in the direction you want to go, and the Tiggo Cross CSH happily complies.
That being said, the steering doesn’t offer much in terms of road feedback, but that’s a minor gripe. For the most part, the Tiggo Cross CSH is a fuss-free, drive-and-go SUV.
Of course, a more in-depth review will follow once the model is officially introduced in the Malaysian market.
Speaking of Malaysia, we reckon that if Chery Malaysia does decide to introduce the Tiggo Cross CSH here and prices it right, it could be a worthy contender in the A-segment SUV market. Could this sway you away from the usual suspects? Let us know in the comments section below.
Update: Chery Malaysia has opened bookings for the Tiggo Cross, and those interested can place a booking via this link.
