Chinese automaker Chery has announced plans to launch 19 hybrid vehicles across multiple categories — including hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid (PHEV) and range-extender electric (REEV) models — in 2025. The first of these will be showcased under its newly established Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) brand at Auto Shanghai 2025, with the Tiggo 7 CSH, Tiggo 8 CSH and Tiggo 9 CSH set to premiere publicly at the event.
The next-generation CSH models will feature a hybrid engine achieving a thermal efficiency of 46,5%, paired with a transmission system operating at 93% efficiency. This combination is expected to enable fuel consumption rates as low as 3 l/100 km.
A dedicated 2.0 TGDI hybrid engine, integrated with DHT230 and DHT280 transmissions, will deliver total system outputs of up to 280 kW, supported by a hybrid motor capable of reaching 24 000 r/min. Designed for adaptability, the technology includes custom power configurations for off-road scenarios, allowing drivers to navigate challenging environments such as deserts and rocky landscapes.
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Chery’s hybrid technology will be deployed across multiple platforms: the Super Hybrid Off-road Platform, Super Golden Extended-Range Platform, High-performance Electric Platform and standard Super Hybrid Platform. This modular approach aims to cater to varied consumer needs and driving conditions.
Jay Jay Botes, Chery’s General Manager for South Africa, emphasised the company’s focus on innovation and sustainability: “By advancing hybrid technology, we aim to promote eco-friendly mobility solutions that align with global environmental goals. Markets like South Africa, where we plan to introduce electrified models later this year, represent significant growth opportunities.”
The CSH brand was formally unveiled at Chery’s Hybrid Night & Open Source Initiative event in Wuhu, China, earlier this month. The launch signals the company’s transition from adopting existing technologies to spearheading developments in hybrid systems. Chairman Yin Tongyue outlined the strategy’s foundation in sustainability, prioritising eco-conscious design, affordability, safety and extended driving ranges to meet diverse consumer demands.
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With more than 20 years of research and development, Chery has established in-house control of core hybrid technologies, stringent safety protocols and an open-source ecosystem developed alongside international partners. The company began exploring hybrid systems as early as 2001, positioning itself among China’s early pioneers in the field.
To demonstrate the capabilities of its CSH technology, Chery will undertake a 1 600-kilometre evaluation drive from the Three Gorges to Shanghai via Wuhan and Wuzhen. The four-day journey, featuring the Tiggo 9 CSH, aims to highlight the durability and efficiency of the hybrid system under varied conditions.
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