Since its launch in 2023, the瑞虎9 has gained popularity. Its trendy design, ample space, and strong power attract buyers in the mid-size SUV market. This success has helped Chery break the 150,000 yuan (21150$) price barrier and enter the mainstream joint venture fuel market. It showcases the brand’s strong manufacturing capability and commitment to high-end development. Unlike the pure fuel version, the new瑞虎9 C-DM plug-in hybrid offers consumers a diverse range of choices and highlights Chery’s robust product strength.
The exterior of the瑞虎9 C-DM differs from the瑞虎9 in three areas: the front, wheel hub design, and rear bumper. The overall design remains largely unchanged. The瑞虎9 C-DM maintains the same dimensions, with a wheelbase of 2820mm. It offers significant advantages in passenger space.
The design closely resembles the old Chery Tiggo 9. It remains bold and fierce. The 2025 Tiggo 9 adds black, white, and matte gray options. The photographed Tiggo 9 C-DM features a matte finish. The exact color is unknown, but it looks like iron gray.
The front grille shape differs slightly. The multiple chrome strips are closer together. This creates a strong impression. A single chrome strip stretches across the lower front bumper. It forms a straight line.
The front of the car has no other changes. The headlights remain the same.
The car’s side shape remains unchanged. It continues the old model’s floating roof, hidden door handles, and strong muscular feel.
The only change on the car’s side is the wheel design. It features 20-inch dense-spoke wheels. Reports say this is standard across the entire lineup. This option carries a high cost.
The rear of the car shows changes only below the rear bumper. It lacks tailpipes. This design leans towards the sealed nature of an electric vehicle.
The interior style remains unchanged. The color choice for the Tiggo 9 C-DM is silver. The layout stays simple. The center console features a dual-screen setup.
This 24.6-inch curved dual-screen features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 cockpit chip. It includes the new Lion Smart Cloud system and supports AI large models.
The interior changes are minimal. They focus on details. The rear air vent shape, the second-row air conditioning panel, and the leather covering on the back of the center armrest all received updates. These soft updates also increase costs.
The Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM features a co-pilot queen seat. It includes an electric leg rest and a massage function, just like the 2025 model.
The ambient light mode adds a breathing and gradient setting. This change is very subtle.
The entry model adds privacy glass and 50W fast charging for phones. This improves the vehicle’s value.
Besides these changes, the Chirey Tiggo 9 C-DM front seats offer electric adjustment and heating. It features an eight-speaker SONY system, an electronic gear lever, a panoramic sunroof, heated and power-folding side mirrors, a 540° panoramic camera, and an electric tailgate.
The Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM excels in space. The model shown is the five-seat version. Its trunk offers ample space. For most needs, users rarely fold down the second-row seats to expand storage.
The front and rear seats maintain a consistent level. They fit the body well. The seat materials and stitching are tight.
The second-row seats adjust slightly. The backrest angle changes easily. The seat cushions fit well. They support the knees perfectly. The headroom stands out in this model. Overall, the ride feels great.
The Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM features the Kunpeng Super Hybrid C-DM powertrain. It includes a 1.5T hybrid engine with a thermal efficiency of 44.5%. This engine delivers a maximum power of 115 kW and a peak torque of 220 N·m. It also has dual motors and a 3DHT physical gear. In hybrid mode, the engine engages at 18 km/h.
This power system offers low energy consumption and high range. The official data shows that the Chery Tiggo 9 C-DM has a minimum WLTC fuel consumption of 5.45L per 100 km, with real tests showing as low as 4L. For range, the official figures state a CLTC pure electric range of 106 km and a WLTC combined range of over 1400 km. Real tests indicate a range exceeding 2000 km. This model can largely eliminate “range anxiety.”
The瑞虎9 C-DM features an external power function. It supports camping and other scenarios. It operates in a wide temperature range of -35 °C to 60 °C. It can output up to 6.6 kW of energy. You can use the vehicle as a mobile power station.
The Chirey Tiggo 9 C-DM offers L2.5 level intelligent driving assistance. It includes lane keeping, full-speed following, blind spot monitoring, and pre-collision features.
In summary, the arrival of the瑞虎9 series disrupts the dominance of joint venture mid-size cars. The插混 model瑞虎9 C-DM offers superior capabilities compared to many competitors. If you consider buying a mid-size SUV and care about range and energy consumption, check out the瑞虎9 C-DM. This model launches on September 25. Let’s look forward to its price.