Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV Review

Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV (2026) scores 7.5 / 10. The 2026 Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV Premium AWD is a loaded seven-seat plug-in for family miles, and it scores 7.5 / 10.

The 2026 Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV scores 7.5 / 10 as a flagship mid-size plug-in SUV that prioritises quiet family miles over sports-SUV drama. Buy for seven seats, long combined range, and gadget comfort. Skip if adults live in row three with suitcases.

Think school runs, mall parking, and an Abu Dhabi weekend without range panic. That is the job for PR parents and creator households.

Why not a 9: light steering, a temperamental voice assistant, and tiny luggage with all seven seats up keep the score honest.

Score: 7.5 / 10
Best for: Families who want seven seats, plug-in range, and loaded comfort under AED 160k
Skip if: You need a roomy third row with luggage or sharp steering feel
One-line reason: 610 hp PHEV family tourer with quiet comfort; tight third-row luggage keeps it at 7.5

How does it feel day to day?

The beige-and-blue cabin feels premium with a 15.6-inch screen and 10.25-inch driver display. Cooling is strong for UAE heat, and remote start helps.

Front seats heat and ventilate; the passenger Queen’s Co-Pilot seat adds recline and leg rest. Second-row space works for adults.

Third row is usable but tight. With seven up, cargo drops under 150 litres, so plan soft bags only.

What stands out when you use it?

Premium AWD combines a 1.5 turbo with dual motors for 610 hp and 920 Nm. It feels quick and effortless, not track-focused.

A 34.46 kWh battery claims up to 170 km EV range (about 150 km may be more real). Combined range can exceed 1,000 km. DC charge 30-80% in around 20 minutes at up to 71 kW.

Sony 14-speaker audio, 50W wireless charging, and a quiet double-glazed feel sell the comfort brief.

Where does it stumble?

Steering is light on purpose. Fine for tours, dull if you want feedback.

Drive-to-Reverse needs a firm brake press, which annoys in tight three-point turns. Voice control can be temperamental.

Not a 9. Feature stack and range yes; third-row practicality and driving feel no. Score: 7.5.

Who is this actually for?

It is for families who want seven seats, plug-in range, and loaded comfort under AED 160k. The Tiggo 9 PHEV fits that week.

Skip if you need a roomy third row with luggage or sharp steering feel. Force-fitting creates angry group chats.

One concrete move: measure your usual luggage with seven people, then compare Luxury 2WD at AED 129,900 versus Premium AWD at AED 157,900.

Good

• Quiet premium cabin with generous kit
• Strong PHEV output and long combined range
• Seven seats with real second-row comfort
• Fast wireless charging and solid cooling

Bad

• Limited luggage with third row up
• Light steering and soft engagement
• Temperamental voice assistant
• D/R shift needs firm brake press

FAQ

Who should buy the Tiggo 9 PHEV?
Families matching the seven-seat plug-in brief. Read skip if row three plus bags is daily.

Why is the score 7.5 / 10?
610 hp PHEV family tourer with quiet comfort; tight third-row luggage keeps it at 7.5.

What are the UAE prices?
Luxury 2WD AED 129,900; Premium AWD AED 157,900 per the source.

Is it a sports SUV?
No. Power is strong, but the chassis is comfort-first.

Should marketers seed it?
Seed for value-electrified family stories. Keep the 7.5 limits visible.

Tiggo 9 PHEV packs family range when comfort beats sporty badges.