Chery’s SUV range will soon welcome its flagship model in the form of the new 2026 Chery Tiggo 9.
As the name suggests, the Tiggo 9 is positioned above Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 in Chery Malaysia’s line-up.
Overview
Similar to other Chery models, the Chery Tiggo 9 seen here has a distance relative in the form of the Jaecoo J8 – also a three-row, seven-seater D-segment SUV. The Jaecoo J8 is sold in China as the Tiggo 9, though sold outside of the Middle Kingdom as the J8.
Being a preview, Chery Malaysia has yet to reveal prices of the Chery Tiggo 9, but for comparison’s sake, the Tiggo 8, which is the company’s current flagship model, is priced at RM 159,800.
According to Chery Malaysia, the Tiggo 9 will have an estimated price of “below RM 189,000”.
Exterior
Chery’s on a roll with its recent model launches, and the Tiggo 9 is no exception. The Tiggo 9 definitely looks majestic, thanks to its massive grille and large proportions. Furthermore, the 20-inch multi-spoke alloy wheels look like they were lifted off a certain flagship Japanese saloon.
Towards the rear and there’s a full-length LED tail light, complete with dual exhaust on the lower corner of the bumper.
For the Malaysian market, Chery Malaysia is offering two colours on the Tiggo 9 – Carbon Black and Matte Grey.
In terms of dimensions, the Tiggo 9 measures 4,810 mm long, 1,925 mm wide, and 1,741 mm tall, with a 2,800 mm wheelbase.
Interior
Inside, the Chery Tiggo 9 is a three-row, seven-seater SUV. For the driver, there’s a 10.25-inch digital driver display supplemented by a HD head-up display (HUD).
There’s also a large 15.6-inch infotainment display with support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which routes audio through a 14-speaker, Sony-branded audio system.
Other cabin amnesties include a 50W wireless charger with cooling function, multiple USB-A and USB-C ports, second-row ventilated and heated seats, and 50:50 split folding third-row seats.
Powertrain
The powertrain powering the Chery Tiggo 9 is a familiar one – a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit that outputs 256 PS and 390 Nm, mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic. Said powertrain is shared with the Tiggo 8 Pro and Jetour T2.
Whereas the Tiggo 8 Pro is a front-wheel drive model with three driving modes, the Tiggo 9 sends power to all four wheels with seven drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport, Sand, Mud, Snow, and Offroad).
Equipment
Standard equipment on the sole Tiggo 9 variant includes:
- Automatic LED headlights with Follow Me Home function
- LED daytime running lights (DRLs)
- LED sequential turn signals (front and rear)
- Puddle lights
- LED tail lights
- LED rear fog lights
- Hands-free power tailgate
- 20-inch alloy wheels with 245/50R20 tyres
- Faux leather seats
- 10-way power-adjustable driver seat with memory function
- 6-way power-adjustable front passenger seat
- 4-way power-adjustable steering wheel
- Front seats with massage, ventilation, and heating function
- Second-row seats with ventilation and heating function
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Individual rear air vents
- Double-glazed acoustic glass
- 10 airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Front Departure Warning (FDW)
- Lane Departure Prevention (LDP)
- Lane Change Assist (LCA)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Emergency Lane Keeping Assist (ELKA)
- Blind Spot Detection (BSD)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Rear Cross Traffic Braking (RCTB)
- Front Collision Warning (FCW)
- Rear Collision Warning (RCW)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
- Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA)
- Autonomous Emergency Brake (AEB)
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
- Door Opening Warning (DOW)
- Speed Limit Reminder (SLR)
- Intelligent High-Beam Control Headlamp (IHC)
- Driver Fatigue Monitoring System (DMS)
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Intelligent Avoidance System (IAS)
- Multi Collision Braking (MCB)
- Automatic Parking Assistant (APA)
2026 Chery Tiggo 9 Photo Gallery
