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LITMUS TEST FOR MG EV

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There’s nothing new about the phrase ‘fit for purpose’ in automobile terms. History records MG (Morris Garages) fitting the bill from the 1920s with a family of British sports cars, reaching its zenith post-World War II with the MGA, MGB, MGC, MG Midget and MG TF. Now, following several changes of ownership, Chinese automobile giant SAIC Motor has taken MG from premium priced sports specials to the opposite end of the price spectrum with the introduction of its MG4 EV Urban to Australia’s most competitive electric vehicle market. Already well… Read more

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CHERY TIGGO 4 HYBRID ‘GIVING MORE FOR LESS’

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Since being introduced to the local market, the petrol powered Tiggo 4 has proven to be a popular choice among new car buyers, picking up a string of awards along the way. Now the best-selling small SUV from Chinese auto giant Chery has taken on hybrid status. Similar to the petrol-powered models, the Tiggo 4 Hybrid is available in two value- packed variants, the entry-level Urban, starting at $29,990, and top-of-the-range Ultimate, at $34,990. Both are driveaway. The car is firmly rooted in budget territory with the likes of the… Read more

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CHERY TIGGO 4 HYBRID ULTIMATE

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It’s cheap and it’s a hybrid, that’s what it is. In fact, Chery reckons the Tiggo 4 is Australia’s cheapest hybrid SUV as well as Chery’s best-selling SUV. It’s powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine together with the help of an electric motor, that combine to offer budget-friendly fuel consumption of 5.4L/100km. The Tiggo feels cheap . . . but let’s find out. STYLING Tiggo 4 Hybrid is available in two grades: Urban and top-of-the-range Ultimate. Urban is priced from $29,990 driveaway, the Ultimate from $34,990 – both prices… Read more

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SUPER HYBRID CHERY ON TOP

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The Chinese continue to carve off a sizable slice of the automobile cake worldwide, and with Chery on top, it’s hard to see this changing anytime soon. Last month the company claimed 3305-unit sales, putting it in the top ten Down Under. Now the fastest growing brand in Australia, Chery has done this on the back of the success of the Tiggo 4 and 7 SUVs, recently joined by the Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid, capable of travelling up to 1200 kilometres on one tank of fuel and a single charge…. Read more

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MCDONALDS PUTS A CHERY ON TOP

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Chinese carmaker Chery has come up with a very clever marketing ploy by partnering with McDonalds in the fast-food chain’s November sales campaign where the major prize is a new Tiggo 4 Pro. So, every time you see a Maccas television commercial – and there are squillions of them – the Chery name gets the sort of exposure that emerging brands can only dream about. Without knowing the numbers, it’s fair to assume that a large percentage of people who see the ads have never heard of Chery as a… Read more