New Chery Tiggo 7 alternatives: which cars will this Chinese newcomer be taking on?

This is the new Chery Tiggo 7 – a Chinese SUV which is offered with petrol and hybrid engines, as well as a temptingly low price tag.

It starts from just £25,000, which is the same as a top-spec Renault Clio or a mid-range Vauxhall Corsa. Considering the Chery is much larger than either of those cars, and better equipped as standard, it’s a very tempting proposition.

If you’re in the market for a mid-sized SUV such as this, there are loads of options out there to choose from. We’ve put together a list of the best Chery Tiggo 7 alternatives to show you which cars it’ll have to fend off.

We’ve chosen five models which compete with the Chery on size, as well as five which are similarly priced. As you’ll see, the Tiggo 7 represents fantastic value for money.

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Chery Tiggo 7 alternatives: five cars of a similar size

1. Dacia Bigster

The Dacia Bigster is the most obvious alternative to the Tiggo 7 because it’s the only other model which offers similar interior space for the same money. It’s actually more spacious inside than the Tiggo thanks to a larger boot and roomier rear seats, and the rugged styling means it looks cooler as well.

The Bigster can’t match the Tiggo 7 for standard equipment though. The Chery gets things like adaptive cruise control as standard, which is a feature you can’t get at all on the Dacia. That said, the Bigster is still one of our favourite SUVs thanks to its honest charm and cavernous interior.

2. Skoda Karoq

If you’re after something practical and comfy to ferry the family around, look no further than the Skoda Karoq. It may not be the most exciting-looking SUV out there, but neither is the Tiggo 7.

The Skoda’s interior is solidly built and packed with clever features – such as the sliding rear seats and the umbrella in the door pockets. The Karoq costs £6,000 more than the Tiggo 7, although you can close the gap with average savings of almost £2,900 through Carwow at the time of writing.

3. Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai is one of the most popular SUVs on the market, and it’s easy to see why. It has a high-quality, spacious interior, loads of standard equipment and it’s really comfortable to drive.

It costs £5,600 more than the Tiggo 7, however you can pick up a Qashqai for as little as £23,600 through Carwow at the time of writing. The latest version is also pretty stylish thanks to the sleek LED lights and wide grille.

4. MG HS

A new MG HS only costs £1,000 more than a Chery Tiggo 7, but through Carwow you can save up to £7,300 at the time of writing. That saving is on the range-topping hybrid model, and it brings the price of that car down to just £24,400 – making it slightly cheaper than the Chery.

That model gets adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree camera system and leather upholstery, so it’s just as well-equipped as the Tiggo 7. The HS is also quite a good-looking car with a spacious interior.

5. Jaecoo 7

Chery is actually Jaecoo’s parent company, and the Jaecoo 7 is a more stylish alternative to the Chery Tiggo 7. It has a bit of a faux-Range Rover vibe to it, and you also get shed loads of standard equipment.

The added style does come at a price, because the Jaecoo is just over £5,000 more expensive than the Chery. You can save an average of almost £1,900 through Carwow though.

Chery Tiggo 7 alternatives: five cars of a similar price

1. Toyota Yaris Cross

The Yaris Cross is one of our favourite small SUVs thanks to its economical hybrid system, generous list of standard equipment and excellent visibility. However, it is much smaller than the Tiggo 7 and it costs around the same as a mid-spec version of that car.

If you enjoy driving, the Yaris Cross will still be the car to go for. It’s much more fun on a twisty road, and it’s more refined on the motorway. But if you want maximum space for your money, check out the Tiggo 7.

2. Vauxhall Corsa

A mid-spec Vauxhall Corsa costs the same as a Chery Tiggo 7, and this makes the Chinese SUV seem very tempting. The Chery is a lot bigger, feels more posh inside and it’s better-equipped as well.

The Corsa is still a good small car which is comfortable and smart-looking, and you can get an entry-level model for a lot less cash, but it doesn’t offer the same value for money that it once did.

3. Ford Puma

The Ford Puma costs almost exactly the same as a Chery Tiggo 7, and it’s a very good small SUV. It’s great fun to drive, handsome to look at and you get loads of standard equipment.

But the interior does feel a bit low-rent in places, and the Tiggo 7 looks more posh inside. It’s also more spacious, although the Puma does have an impressively large boot for its size.

4. Renault Captur

If you’re after something stylish, spacious and economical, the Renault Captur is worth a look. The hybrid engine will easily return over 60mpg, you get an excellent Google based infotainment system and the boot is also massive.

The Captur is a bit firm over bumps though, and you have to splash out for the range-topping Esprit Alpine model to get things like adaptive cruise control. A mid-spec Captur starts from £24,000, but you can save an average of £4,300 through Carwow at the time of writing.

5. Jaecoo 5

If you fancy something a bit more stylish than the Tiggo 7, but want the same amount of standard equipment, then check out the new Jaecoo 5. It may be smaller than the Chery, but it looks great and you can get an all-electric version as well.

It looks a little bit like a Range Rover Evoque, but it’s almost half the price of that car. All cars get heated and ventilated seats, a panoramic glass roof and adaptive cruise control.

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