Chery Tiggo 9 filing confirms redesigned front end with wide integrated grille for China
The latest filing in China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology catalogue confirms that Chery is preparing an updated version of the Tiggo 9, one of the brand’s larger SUVs in the domestic market. This is the first official details of the refresh, outlining exterior changes and confirming that the model will continue using Chery’s existing 2.0-litre turbocharged powertrain. The Tiggo 9 competes in a segment where several Chinese manufacturers have recently revised mid- to large-size SUV offerings, and the update indicates Chery’s plan to retain a presence in this category.
The current Tiggo 9 uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine rated at 192 kW, paired with either a seven-speed dual-clutch or an eight-speed automatic transmission, depending on trim. The cabin layout offers up to seven seats, and the model features a dual-screen display and an AR-HUD system. Chery also added a shorter-wheelbase sibling and a plug-in hybrid variant to expand coverage within the same product family. These changes outline the existing structure of the Tiggo 9 line before the new filing surfaced.
According to the new regulatory information, the revised Tiggo 9 adopts a redesigned front section. The headlights appear rounder and larger than those on the existing model, and the lower front area integrates expanded air inlets extending toward the centre grille. The side profile remains aligned with the current vehicle, including hidden door handles and a choice of 18, 19, or 20-inch wheels. At the rear, the model continues with a full-width light bar and a darkened treatment, along with dual exhaust outlets on either side.
The filing lists five-seat and seven-seat configurations and shows body dimensions of 4853 mm in length, 1930 mm in width, and 1718 or 1730 mm in height, depending on equipment. The wheelbase remains 2820 mm. Optional items include a sunroof, two-tone paint, various wheel designs, non-privacy glass, four-door guide channels, exterior water shields, alternative badges, and a shark fin antenna.
The vehicle will continue to use the SQRF4J20C 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The filing lists a maximum output of 192 kW and an official fuel consumption figure of 8.15 litres per 100 kilometres. No electrified variants appear in the available documents.
