Compare the Chery Tiggo 9 vs Ford Explorer

Simply styled inside, and packed with luxury
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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8/10
Sharp looks, but not the most space inside
Carwow’s own expert rating out of 10 - how our reviewers rate this car overall for value, comfort, kit and driving experience
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7/10

AI generated from our expert reviews

The Chery Tiggo 9 is longer and more powerful than the Ford Explorer, can tow more, and gives you a third row of seats where the Explorer does not. On the motorway, both cars become easier to live with as you go faster, with suspension that settles down at speed. Head onto a twisty road, however, and the two behave quite differently. The Tiggo 9 leans a lot in bends due to soft suspension, and its steering gives you no feedback about where the front wheels are pointing, which means you tend to make mid-corner corrections. In contrast, the Explorer offers sharp, direct steering and very little body roll as you push on through corners.

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Summit 1.5T PHEV DHT AWD Hybrid Automatic

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Style 140kW 58kWh Auto Electric Automatic

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Standard kit

  • Android Auto
    Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Apple CarPlay
    Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
  • Climate control
    Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Heated seats
    Warms the seat itself on cold mornings.
  • Leather seats
    Leather (or leather-look) seat upholstery instead of cloth.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.
  • Cruise control
    Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
  • Navigation
    Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
  • Parking Camera
    A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
  • Parking Sensors
    Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
  • Touchscreen infotainment
    A touch-operated screen for media, settings and (often) navigation.

Key information

Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Available fuel types Hybrid Available fuel types Electric
Number of seats 7 Best Number of seats 5
Boot space, seats up 143 litres (1 suitcase) Boot space, seats up —
Boot space, seats down 2,065 litres Boot space, seats down —
External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,810 mm x 1,925 mm x 1,741 mm External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,468 mm x 1,871 mm x 1,639 mm
Towing capacity 1,500 kg Best Towing capacity 1,000 kg
First year tax rate £115 First year tax rate £10 Best
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
2.3 miles / kWh
Efficiency
Efficiency refers to how far an electric car travels on a given amount of energy, based on official tests. It is measured in miles per kilowatt-hour (mi/kWh).
4.0 miles / kWh Best
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
470.8 mpg
Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
273 miles
Battery size 34.5 kWh Battery size 58 kWh
Drive type Four wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 44 · very high
Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
Group 21 · average Best
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Drivetrain & power

Engine name 1.5T PHEV DHT AWD Engine name 140kW 58kWh Auto
Engine size 1.5 L Hybrid • 428 BHP Engine size Electric • 190 BHP
Body type SUVs Body type SUVs
Fuel type Hybrid Fuel type Electric
Transmission Automatic Transmission Automatic
Drive type Four wheel drive Drive type Rear wheel drive
Forward gears 3 Forward gears 1
Acceleration 5.4 s (0-60 mph) Best Acceleration 8.0 s (0-60 mph)
Battery size 34.5 kWh Battery size 58 kWh
Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
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Battery range
This refers to how many miles an electric car can complete on a fully charged battery, according to official tests.
273 miles

Dimensions & space

Number of seats 7 Best Number of seats 5
Number of doors 5 Number of doors 5
Boot (seats up) 143 litres Boot (seats up) —
Boot (seats down) 2,065 litres Boot (seats down) —
Length 4,810 mm Length 4,468 mm
Width 1,925 mm Width 1,871 mm
Height 1,741 mm Height 1,639 mm
Wheelbase 2.8 m Wheelbase 2.77 m
Turning circle 11.2 m Turning circle 11.0 m

Full features list

  • Leather - Black
  • Metallic paint
  • Special metallic paint
  • Engine immobiliser
  • PEPS (passive entry and passive start)
  • 2 seat bench in 3rd row
  • 2nd row AC control
  • 2nd row AC vents
  • 2nd row LED reading lights
  • 2nd row window blinds
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 3rd row LED reading lights
  • 3rd row seat angle adjustment
  • 4 way power lumbar driver seat
  • 6 way electrically adjustable front seats
  • 60/40 split folding rear seats with flat folding
  • AQS Air quality system
  • Air conditioning automatic defogging
  • Alloy sports pedals
  • Customisable ambient lighting
  • Driver seat easy entry feature
  • Driver seat memory function
  • Driver/passenger sunvisor with auto illuminated vanity mirrors
  • Dual zone air conditionor with auto climate control
  • Electric 4 way adjustable steering column
  • Folding 3rd row seats
  • Front and rear headrests
  • Glove box with damping
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated seats (2nd row)
  • Heated steering wheel
  • Isofix child seat anchor points
  • Leather steering wheel
  • Leather upholstery
  • Manually adjustable second row seats
  • Massage function for front seats
  • Multi function steering wheel
  • Passenger seat with executive control
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Ventilated seats (2nd row)
  • 1st row LED illuminated door sills
  • Auto heated windscreen washer nozzles
  • Automatic LED headlights
  • Automatic dimming rear view mirror
  • Driver's door mirror memory
  • Dynamic puddle lamp
  • Electric adjustable/heated/folding door mirrors with LED Indicators
  • Electric heated windscreen
  • Follow me home headlight function
  • Front and rear LED dynamic indicators
  • High level brake light
  • High strength roof rails
  • Intelligent high beam control
  • LED daytime running lights
  • LED rear lights
  • Panoramic sunroof with tilting and sliding function with electric blind
  • Power fuel door
  • Privacy glass (Rear Windows and Tailgate)
  • Rain sensing front wipers
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Signature exterior lighting activation effect
  • Solid paint
  • Sound absorbing glass
  • 3 point seatbelts on all seats
  • Anti-lock Brake System and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
  • Autonomous emergency braking
  • Brake assist and priority system (BAS) (BOS)
  • Door open warning
  • Driver knee airbag
  • Dual front airbags
  • Electronic Stability Programme (ESP)
  • Electronic parking brake with auto hold
  • Front centre airbag
  • Front side airbags
  • HDC - Hill descent control
  • Hill start assist control (HAC)
  • Mechanical child safety lock
  • Seat belt reminder
  • Second row side airbags
  • Side curtain airbags
  • Traction control system (TCS)
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 10.25" driver display screen
  • 15.6" Infotainment touchscreen
  • 540 degree surround view camera
  • Blind spot detection
  • Bluetooth connection
  • Chery connect app
  • Driver monitor system (DMS)
  • Driving modes (Normal, ECO, Sport, Snow, Sand, Offroad)
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency lane keep assist
  • Front and rear parking sensors with side protection
  • Front collision avoidance assist - city, pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning and crossing
  • Full automatic park assist system (APA)
  • Hello chery virtual personal assistant
  • Highway assist
  • Intelligent cruise control with stop and go
  • Intelligent speed limit assist
  • Lane departure prevention
  • Lane departure warning
  • Multiple collision defence system
  • OTA Function
  • Online navigation
  • Power tailgate
  • RCTA - Rear cross traffic alert
  • Rear collision warning
  • Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
  • Remote AC control
  • Remote engine start
  • Remote start
  • Remote start air conditioning
  • Shift paddles on steering wheel
  • Smartphone wireless charging - 1 x 50W
  • Speed limit reminder
  • Traffic sign recognition (TSR)
  • Wireless apple car play/android Auto
  • e-Call (emergency call)
  • Fast and slow speed integrated charging port (CCS Type 2)
  • Independent rear suspension
  • V2L outlet 6.6kW
  • 20" Alloy wheels
  • Puncture repair kit
  • 1st Row USB type-A and USB type-C
  • 2nd row USB-Ax1,USB-Cx1
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Sony 14 speaker audio system
  • Cloth - Onyx black
  • Heat pump
  • Premium paint
  • Retractable towbar
  • 3 point rear seatbelts
  • Active braking assist
  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Child locks on rear doors
  • Electronic Stability Programme
  • Exit warning
  • 3 seat bench in 2nd row
  • 6 way manual driver seat
  • 6 way manual passenger seat adjustments
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Dual zone electronic automatic temperature control
  • Front headrests
  • Front sports seats
  • Pre Conditioning battery and cabin
  • Rear head restraints
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Velour floor mats
  • Automatic high/low beam
  • Black door mirrors
  • Front and rear electric windows
  • Heated rear window
  • LED 3rd brake light
  • LED day running lights
  • LED headlamps
  • LED rear lights
  • Power folding and heated door mirrors
  • Rear privacy glass
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Rear wiper
  • Solid paint
  • 5.3" full digital cluster screen
  • Blind spot detection
  • Cross traffic alert
  • Electric power steering
  • Emergency services call system
  • Front and rear parking sensors
  • Intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop and go
  • Lane departure warning with lane keeping aid
  • Manual liftgate
  • Navigation system
  • Rear view camera
  • Selectable drive modes
  • Traffic sign recognition
  • Wrong way alert
  • 19" Aero alloy wheels with absolute black/bright machined
  • Tyre repair kit
  • Keyless start
  • Thatcham alarm
  • 14.6" SYNC Move Touchscreen
  • 7 Speaker sound system with soundbar

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

'From' prices stated are for the lowest priced version of the car. Price may vary based on the selected version.

*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.