Crossovers just keep on coming left and right, and with the recent boom of hybrids in the Philippines, this portion of the market continues to grow even bigger. It’s no wonder everyone wants a piece of that lucrative pie.
Chery Auto Philippines also wants in on all of that, and it has now launched a new subcompact crossover that looks capable of competing in the stacked segment: the all-new Chery Tiggo Cross HEV.
The Tiggo Cross HEV boasts the same styling as the non-hybrid variant—the one launched at the Manila International Auto Show back in April. The front end is adorned by a large black grille with chrome plating for accents and flanked by gloss-black panels. Black plastic claddings wrap around the vehicle, and it sits on two-tone alloy wheels.
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The Chery Tiggo Cross HEV measures 4,320mm long, 1,831mm wide, and 1,652mm tall with a 2,610mm wheelbase and 190mm of ground clearance. Its suspension setup underneath is comprised of MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam at the rear.
As for the new powertrain, the crossover packs a 1.5-liter in-line-four, Atkinson-cycle gasoline engine paired with a 1.83kWh lithium iron phosphate battery powering the single electric motor and is mated to a dedicated hybrid transmission. In total, the electrified system puts out 201hp and 310Nm of torque and boasts a maximum combined range of 1,200km on a single tank.
The inside is dressed in a plethora of black leather and soft-touch materials. Amenities include a 10.25-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity and a six-speaker setup, a matching 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a wireless charging pad, and a sunroof.
Chery is offering the Tiggo Cross HEV at an introductory price of P1.198 million and with an 8-year/160,000km warranty on the high-voltage battery and a 5-year/150,000km bumper-to-bumper warranty. The new Chery Tiggo Cross HEV heavily undercuts the likes of the Toyota Corolla Cross and Honda HR-V, and taking direct aim at the BYD Sealion 5 DM-i. It’ll be interesting to see how the market will receive this new hybrid crossover. If you want to see it for yourself, it’ll be on display at various malls throughout August and September—check out the full schedule below.
Chery Tiggo Cross HEV 2026 mall display schedule:
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August 14-20: SM Fairview (Lower Ground Floor, Annex 3, BPO Building)
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August 21-27: SM North Edsa (Ground Floor, The Block)
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September 2-8: SM Marikina (Ground Floor)
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September 10-16: SM Dasmariñas (Lower Ground Floor, near food court)
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September 19-25: SM East Ortigas (Ground Floor, Main Atrium Exhibit Area)
