BEIJING, Dec. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's leading carmaker Chery launched its seven-seat SUV Tiggo8 at the 2019 Saudi International Motor Show, which was concluded on Saturday in Jeddah of Saudi Arabia.
Photo: Tiggo8 at the Saudi International Motor Show
Tiggo8 is the second model launched specially for Saudi Arabian consumers this year. Built on Chery's T1X platform that integrates Jaguar and Land Rover technologies.
The model, with upgraded technology, configuration and safety, is a flagship product with the best Chery technologies.
In terms of appearance and pattern, developed by Chery's international design team headed by former BMW designer Kevin Rice, Tiggo8 has a front face like a crouching tiger, body shape like water flow and one-piece LED taillight.
The three-screen interaction system creates a cabin that is technologically advanced and intelligent. Its 2.0T + 9CVT power system is equipped with a 170hp, maximum input torque of 250 N.m, and a maximum fuel efficiency of 98 percent.
Photo: CHERY Tiggo8 Global Media Trip
The first Tiggo SUV was developed in 2005. Nowadays, a whole product line has come into being. Tiggo series products have been given exemption from export inspection, acquired more than 50 EU vehicle certificates, and become the first Chinese SUV brand entering European market.
Till today, products of the Tiggo series have been sold to 1.6 million global users and the launch of Tiggo8 marks another milestone of Tiggo products. (Edited by Yang Qi, kateqiyang@xinhua.org)
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