You Can Now Drive Home a Chery Without Paying Anything

Coinciding with more areas being put in General Community Quarantine (GCQ), auto dealerships are starting to re-open once more. Those looking for a great deal may be in for a treat such as Chery Auto Philippines’s new all-in zero downpayment and free monthly amortization payment schemes.

Making their crossover line-up easy on the wallet, the entire Tiggo line-up can be driven home with all-in zero downpayment, while the Tiggo 5X AT Luxury comes with a free one-month amortization, and the Tiggo 7, a free two-month amortization. The free monthly amortization scheme comes with the 20 percent down payment and 60-month financing, subject to bank approval.

Chery Auto Philippines also offers low monthly amortization schemes available with 50 percent down payment and a 60-month payment terms (also subject to bank approval). Monthly payment rates can be as low as P 5,635 per month (Tiggo 2).

Each new Chery Tiggo model in the financing promo comes bundled with free 1-year comprehensive insurance with Acts of Nature coverage, free chattel mortgage, free 3 years LTO registration, and free tint, seat cover, and matting.

To emphasize their confidence in the vehicles, Chery Auto Philippines caps off these promos with an industry-leading 10-year, 1-million-km engine warranty plus a five-year general vehicle warranty. On top of this is a 3-year free Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) package.

The Chery Tiggo 8 is Fitted with One of the World's Best Gearboxes

The Chery Tiggo 8 received recognition for its Getrag 7-speed wet-type dual clutch transmission with the China Auto Evaluation Institute selecting it as one of the “World Top 10 Transmissions.”

Using internationally recognized transmission evaluation metrics, the Chery Tiggo 8’s gearbox was tested for its efficiency, vibration, and noise. In the end, it managed to beat not just homegrown Chinese brands, but even some imported transmission systems as well.

The selection, a first of its kind in China, reflects Chery’s increased technical achievements. They were the first Chinese automaker to have independently developed engine, transmission, chassis, engine management system, and platform technologies.

In the field of transmission technology, Chery started to independently develop CVT technology in 2003, and completed a full process of independent design, validation and mass production in 7 years. During its CVT R&D, Chery applied for and obtained over 40 patents in areas such as product design, processing, assembly and testing, breaking the monopoly of multi-national companies in high-end automatic transmission technology.

By late 2019, Chery had applied for 18,601 patents and obtained 12,012 patents, including 3,540 patents for invention (30 percent of all authorized patents), ranking top in China's auto industry.

Its flagship SUV, the Chery Tiggo 8 is highly favored and trusted by consumers with sales of over 100,000 units in 2019 alone.

Chery Auto PH Now Equips N95-Certified Cabin Air Filters

Chery Auto Philippines is now fitting most of its local line-up fitted with an N95 certified cabin filtration system.

The term “N95” equates to the standards set by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for 95 percent air filtration of airborne particles measuring 0.3 microns or higher. It’s since become a household name right after the Tall Volcano ash fall last January, and more recently, the COVID-19 pandemic.

Realizing its importance in the health and safety of its owners, Chery Auto Philippines is now equipping it on all models in the country—from the Tiggo 5X upward.

The Tiggo 5X, Tiggo 7, and Tiggo 8 now come fitted with an N95-certified long-life cabin filter. Made up of an extremely fine mesh of synthetic electrostatic polymer fibers (non-woven polypropylene fabric), these can block out most hazardous particles including bacteria and viruses. On top of that, it has an activated charcoal layer that filters out harmful gases while deodorizing peculiar smells. The high efficiency filter also helps dehydrate and remove moisture from the cabin air, effectively reducing the lifespan of most germs.

The Chery Tiggo 5X starts at P 818,000 while the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 are priced at P 1,195,000 and P 1,280,000, respectively. All Chery models come with a 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, 3-year free PMS package, and a 10-year engine warranty.

5 Functions the Chery Smartwatch Key Can Do That the Apple Watch Can't

Smartwatches are now, officially, a thing. Once dismissed as a mere fashion thing, more and more people are buying them so much so that the Apple Watch has practically outsold the entire Swiss watch industry.

It was only a matter of time for carmakers to get into the act, combining the usual smartwatch functions with those that can control their respective vehicles. And the first one to come up with such a tech in the Philippine market? Chery. That’s right, Chery.

Chery considers this a game-changer—and it’s a surprise because it’s not something you find in a car’s design, or cabin, or powertrain. Instead, it is an alternative to carrying a bulky car key that you keep in your pocket the whole day.

Much like how modern smartwatches can sync wirelessly with your smartphone, the Chery Smartwatch Key does the same with the brand’s top-of-the-line model, the Tiggo 8. With that, it offers five functions which an Apple Watch can’t give you:

1. It locks and unlocks the car
2. It enables remote engine start/stop
3. It opens and closes the car windows
4. It remotely turns the climate control on
5. It remotely opens the power tailgate

Aside from these vehicle functions, the Chery Smartwatch functions like a typical smartwatch with functionalities that include an activity/fitness tracker with heartrate monitor, sleep tracking, and incoming call reminders.

Oh, and unlike other car keys, the Chery Smartwatch Key is waterproof up to 3 ATM (30 meters). The rubber strap and robust thermoplastic urethane (TPU) construction means it can be used for activities such as swimming or surfing.

The Chery Smartwatch Key is a standard feature on the Cherry Tiggo 8 7-seater crossover which retails starting at P 1.280-million for the Luxury variant. Prices top out at P 1.340-million for the Luxury EX variant. Both are powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine with 145 horsepower and 210 Nm of torque.

Bring Home a Chery For as Low as P 15k Downpayment or P 6k Monthly

Chery Auto Philippines is starting 2020 with low downpayment and low monthly amortization payment schemes on its entire line-up.

For a down payment of P 15,000, you can take home the Cherry Tiggo 2 or 5X M/T transmission variants. This goes up to P 35,000 for the Tiggo 7, and P 85,000 for the top-of-the-line Tiggo 8.

Apart from this deal, there are also low monthly amortization schemes available.

Assuming a 50 percent downpayment and a 60-month payment term, the Tiggo 2 is available for as low as P 6,073 per month. For the Tiggo 5X, it comes with a monthly amortization of just P 7,419 per month, while for the Tiggo 7, it’s at P 10,997. The 7-seater Tiggo 8 tops out at P 12,584 per month.

For those considering the Tiggo 8, all purchases until April 30 will automatically get a Chery Smartwatch Key for free. Aside from the usual fitness tracking and incoming call notification, the Chery Smartwatch offers functions such as passive keyless entry, remote engine start, power window control, and trunk lid opening.

All vehicles in the promo are entitled to a free 3-year Preventive Maintenance Service (PMS) package on top of a 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, and an industry leading 10-year / 1 million kilometer powertrain warranty.

Meet the 4 Chery Crossovers Leading the Philippine Charge (w/ Specs)

Under new distributor United Asia Automotive Group or UAAGI, Chery Auto is returning to the Philippines not just with one, not just with two, but with four new vehicles—all sporting a body style that’s popular with Filipino buyers: crossovers.

People a certain age will remember that Chery used to have a compact crossover called the Tiggo when they first launched here. Today, Tiggo is Chery’s name for its crossover family, much like Arrizo is the name of their sedan family.

With the timing right to bring Chery Auto back to the Philippines, UAAGI selected 4 out of 6 Tiggo family members for the Philippine market; these are the Tiggo 2, Tiggo 5x, Tiggo 7, and Tiggo 8. All of them carry a 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty and an unprecedented 10-year / 1-million-kilometer powertrain warranty.

Since Chery is fast tracking its dealership network (opting to tap their existing Foton dealer network in the process), it’s time to learn more about each of these Tiggo models. Here’s a rundown of their complete pricing and specs.

Chery Tiggo 2
Price: P 695,000 for the 1.5 MT, P 770,000 for the 1.5 AT

Chery Tiggo 5x
Price: P 818,000 for the MT, P 860,000 for the AT, and P 950,000 for the AT Luxury

Chery Tiggo 7
Price: P 1,195,000 for the 1.5T AT

Chery Tiggo 8
Price: P 1,280,000 for the 1.5T Luxury, P 1,340,000 for the 1.5T Luxury EX

Why Now Is the Time to Bring Chery Auto Back to the Philippines

Under the stewardship of United Asia Automotive Group or UAAGI, Foton has grown to become a powerhouse. From its humble beginnings, it’s now risen to become one of the Top 10 best-selling car brands in the Philippines. With that in mind, UAAGI has set its sights on a new venture, Chery Auto. Will lightning strike twice?

Unknown to many, Chery is the first automotive brand to be exported from China. Suffice to say, things didn’t turn out as they expected. Marred with copycat designs and quality issues, they learned that they needed to step up their game. Facing a fast-growing automotive market there, Chery established a holistic technical and product R&D system, and tired global talents. They even invested in their own powertrain development and rationalized their platform development.

Their investment and hard work certainly paid off. In the latest 2019 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS), Chery ended up with a 92 PP100 score—well above the average of 97 PP100. The study tracks new-vehicle quality by examining problems experienced by new-vehicle owners within the first two to six months of ownership. The overall initial quality score is determined by problems reported per 100 vehicles (PP100), with a lower number of problems indicating higher quality.

“Chery approached me two years ago,” reveals Rommel Sytin, President of UAAGI. “I was somewhat hesitant until I made a visit to their headquarters in Wuhu, China. Their vehicles, particularly the crossovers, have evolved into truly world-class products in terms of design, specifications, workmanship, and performance. They are already compliant with Euro 5 and even Euro 6 emissions standards. Their manufacturing facility is fully robotized.”

Investment in R&D has helped Chery grow, selling 7.2 million vehicles since its founding in 1997. Additionally, they’ve exported more than 1.4 million units to over 80 countries. In 2018 alone, they exported 126,993 units—more than MG, JAC, and Brilliance (the next three biggest exporters) combined.

“The products and the service weren’t what the market needed then,” says Sytin. “But now, we are confident—we are convinced—that all the ingredients are in place. The timing is right.”

And if Filipino customers aren’t convinced enough, Chery is offering an industry-leading 10-year / 1-million-kilometer powertrain warranty on top of a 5-year general vehicle warranty. Further sweetening the deal, Chery Auto is also throwing in three years of preventive maintenance service for free.

Chery Re-enters Philippine Market with a 1-Million Kilometer Warranty On Its Powertrain

United Asia Automotive Group (UAAGI), the newly appointed exclusive distributor of Chery vehicles in the country wasted no time in revealing details about its all SUV line-up. With the official brand launch happening tonight, UAAGI ran a series of full-page ads in leading newspapers outlining their entire line-up and pricing.

The line-up starts with the Tiggo 2, their sub-compact crossover offering. The Tiggo 2 comes with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine making 106 horsepower and 135 Nm of torque. This engine, named one of China’s Top Best Engines is mated to either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic. Pricing starts at jut P 695,000.

Moving up, there’s the Tiggo 5X, yet another sub-compact SUV category. This model also comes with a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. In this version, it makes 114 horsepower and 141 Nm of torque. The Tiggo 5X also comes with a choice between a 5-speed manual or a CVT transmission all for a starting price of just P 818,000.

Those looking for something bigger may be enticed by the Tiggo 7. Despite its name, the Tiggo 7 is the brand’s flagship 5-seater SUV powered by a turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine. In this guise, it makes 145 horsepower and 210 Nm of torque mated to a dry-type 6-speed dual clutch automatic. The price for this compact SUV is P 1,195,000.

Finally, there’s the flagship Tiggo 8. Like the Tiggo 7, despite its naming convention, this one is Chery’s mid-sized 7-seater crossover. It features a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine making 145 horsepower and 210 Nm of torque. This engine is also mated to a 6-speed dual clutch automatic. Among all the models, Chery has revealed the most detail about the Tiggo 8. For its P 1,280,000 starting price tag, it offers a smart keyless entry system, full LCD instrumentation, panoramic sunroof, 18-inch alloy wheels, front and rear sensors, and leather seats.

Regardless of choice, all Chery vehicles sold by UAAGI carries a 5-year bumper-to-bumper warranty, a free 3-year preventive maintenance service package, and a 10-year or 1-million-kilometer warranty on its engine and drivetrain.

More information will be revealed tonight.