Chinese brand Chery re-emerged on the Australian market in 2023, having left in 2015 after sales tanked due to poor safety ratings. However, the brands reemergence brought positive results firstly with the Omoda 5 SUV and more recently with the Tiggo 4, 7 and 8 SUVs. Chery sales jumped in the first quarter this year by 114 percent to 12,603, with the small 1.5-litre turbo petrol Tiggo 4 Pro now representing 55 per cent of sales. Launched six months ago it’s just gained a minor facelift with a restyled rear, new alloy wheels and the word Pro thankfully dropped from its name – the value packed Chery Tiggo 4 Urban at $23,990 drive-away gains front parking sensors and six speaker sound in lieu of four, the higher grade Tiggo 4 Ultimate also gaining wireless phone charging and multi-colour ambient lighting. I’m David Berthon

IMAGE CREDIT / Chery Australia

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