Chery launches new flagship crossover Tiggo 9

Chery has started production of a new flagship crossover Tiggo 9 at the enterprise in Qingdao. This is stated in the report of the Chinese automaker, which was received by Izvestia on November 18.

The enterprise in Qingdao corresponds to the concept of a smart factory, in the production processes of which innovative technologies are used, the company said. For example, the stamping shop is equipped with fully automated high-speed synchronous lines.

Numerous robots in the welding shop work on the basis of artificial intelligence-based technology, which allows them to monitor the accuracy of each weld. In the paint shop, robots evenly distribute layers of paint during the coating process. Like the paint shop, the final assembly stage also utilizes artificial intelligence-based error identification technology.

Chery unveiled the new Tiggo 9 crossover on November 14. It will be the largest model in the Russian lineup. The length of the car is 4810 mm with a wheelbase of 2800 mm. For comparison, the length of the Tiggo 8 is 4720 mm, and the Tiggo 7 - 4500 mm. The crossover is built on a new platform T2X.

On November 15, Sollers announced that it plans to introduce 13 new models, including an SUV, in Russia in the coming year. Two new Sollers pickup trucks (ST8 in January 2025 and ST9 in July) will also enter the market, joining the ST6 in the model lineup. The company announced that it is already developing a hybrid platform for pickups and SUVs together with an "Eastern partner".