The Chery Tiggo 9X (), formerly the Chery Tiggo 8L () in China until 2026, is a mid-size crossover SUV produced by Chery under the Tiggo product series. Revealed in May 2024, it is a larger vehicle than the older Tiggo 8. Outside China, it is marketed as the Chery Tiggo 9, a different model than the Chinese market Chery Tiggo 9.
Specifications The model was initially marketed as the Tiggo 8L. Compared to the original Tiggo 8, the Tiggo 8L is longer in size and longer in wheelbase. Tiggo 8L adopts many technologies self-developed by Chery, including Kunpeng 2.0-litre turbocharged engine, Kunpeng eight-speed automatic transmission, AWD intelligent four-wheel drive system and magnetic suspension chassis.
In September 2025, the model received a mid-cycle refresh and a renaming to Tiggo 9X.
Fulwin T9 (2024) At the Beijing Auto Show in April 2024, Chery announced the Chery Fulwin T9 (), which is the PHEV variant of Tiggo 8L with a different front end design. It is slotting below the slightly larger Chery Fulwin T10 which is the PHEV variant of Tiggo 9. It is powered by a plug-in hybrid 1.5-litre and an electric motor paired with a 3-speed DHT transmission. This PHEV powertrain is marketed as the Kunpeng Super Hybrid C-DM. It will be available with two-row and three-row seating options.
Markets
Australia The Tiggo 9 went on sale in Australia on 8 October 2025, in the sole Ultimate AWD variant powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid. In April 2026, the entry-level Elite FWD variant using the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid was added to the line-up.
Europe The Tiggo 9 made its European debut in October 2025, followed by its Italian presentation in July 2026. In the European market, it is available with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid powertrain branded under the Super Hybrid name, offered exclusively in the Summit trim.
Indonesia The Tiggo 9 was launched in Indonesia on 25 July 2025 at the 32nd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show. Locally assembled in Indonesia, it is available in the sole CSH variant powered by the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid.
Malaysia The Tiggo 9 was launched in Malaysia on 23 June 2026, in the sole variant powered by the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol and comes standard with all-wheel drive.
South Africa The Tiggo 9 was launched in South Africa on 21 August 2025, with two trim levels: Pinnacle (FWD) and Vanguard (AWD), it is powered by either a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol or a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol plug-in hybrid.
Sales YearChinaIndonesiaTiggo 8LFulwin T9Tiggo 9 CSH202416,46950,586202539,31953,454386
References
External links Official website