First Impressions On The Chery Tiggo Cross HEV—The Most Affordable Hybrid SUV On The Market Now

The growth of the hybrid segment is now accelerating at a faster pace, with more and more motorists experiencing the incredible fuel mileage (700 or more kilometers on one tankful) that a true hybrid vehicle can achieve—and spreading the word.

- By Manny N. De Los Reyes

The growth of the hybrid segment is now accelerating at a faster pace, with more and more motorists experiencing the incredible fuel mileage (700 or more kilometers on one tankful) that a true hybrid vehicle can achieve—and spreading the word. But while plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) can reach 900 to 1,300 kilometers per tankful, they need charging and are significantly more expensive than HEVs.

Enter the all-new Chery Tiggo Cross HEV. Coming in with an introductory price of P1,198,000, it's currently the lowest priced true hybrid (not a mild hybrid) on the market.

For that price, you get a good-looking sub-compact crossover that can travel up to 1,200 kilometers on a full tank. Built with cutting-edge Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) Technology, the new Tiggo Cross HEV boasts a powerful 204ps power output and 310Nm of torque—numbers that are not just way more than what you'll need for everyday driving, but numbers that will make the driving experience that much more fun.

The response and acceleration that the Tiggo Cross HEV delivers is the kind that allows you to get from point A to point B with a smile on your face. Believe me, the ability to overtake with a slight tap on the gas pedal takes much of the stress in driving. "Effortless" is the word. It's usually reserved for vehicles costing P1.6 million or more—not P1,198,000.