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Chery is China’s largest vehicle exporter and the parent company behind Omoda and Jaecoo — but it also sells cars in the UK under its own Chery badge. Chery launched here in September 2025 with a London event, leveraging the fast growth of its sister brands, and by early 2026 the wider Chery group had reached a 5.3% UK market share within just 18 months — described as the fastest zero-to-5% climb in UK automotive history.
Chery Models Available in the UK
- Tiggo 7 — five-seat SUV, Chery’s UK launch model. From £24,995 OTR for the 1.6-litre petrol, or £29,995 for the Super Hybrid plug-in version — marketed as the UK’s most affordable plug-in hybrid.
- Tiggo 8 — seven-seat SUV, from £28,545 OTR, positioned as one of the cheapest seven-seat SUVs on the market (with the caveat that some rivals, like the Dacia Jogger, undercut it further on price without matching its SUV styling).
- Tiggo 9 — flagship model, launched as the Tiggo 9 Super Hybrid from £43,105, Chery’s most premium UK offering to date.
- Tiggo 4 — smaller, self-charging hybrid SUV added to the range in April 2026, rounding out Chery’s UK line-up to four models.
Why Buyers Choose Chery
Chery’s core pitch is the same value-first approach that’s worked for Omoda and Jaecoo — SUVs with strong standard equipment, competitive pricing, and plug-in hybrid options undercutting mainstream rivals. All models are backed by a 7-year/100,000-mile vehicle warranty, an 8-year/100,000-mile battery warranty on electrified models, and a year of RAC roadside assistance (subject to annual servicing).
Reliability & Ownership
As a brand-new UK entrant, Chery has no long-term domestic ownership record yet. Some early reviews of Chery-group models (via sister brands Omoda and Jaecoo) have flagged coarse engines and less polished gearboxes compared to segment leaders — worth test-driving before committing. The dealer network is expanding quickly, sharing many outlets with Omoda and Jaecoo, with a target of 100 dealerships by the end of 2026.
What’s Next for Chery in the UK
Chery confirmed a fourth UK brand, LEPAS, focused exclusively on electric and hybrid SUVs for younger urban buyers, with its first model due in Q3 2026.
FAQs
Is Chery the same as Omoda or Jaecoo? Chery is the parent company of both Omoda and Jaecoo, but also sells cars under its own Chery name in the UK, launched separately in September 2025.
What’s the cheapest Chery model in the UK? The Tiggo 7, from £24,995 OTR for the petrol version or £29,995 for the plug-in hybrid.
How long is the Chery warranty? 7 years/100,000 miles on the vehicle, plus 8 years/100,000 miles on the battery for electrified models.
Is there a new Chery-group brand coming to the UK? Yes — LEPAS, a fourth Chery-owned brand focused on electric and hybrid SUVs, is due to launch its first model in Q3 2026.
Every Chery model, in detail
Prices, range, the honest verdict and what to watch, one page per car.
Owning a Chery: the key facts
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 7 years / 100,000 miles; battery 8 years / 100,000 miles |
| Roadside cover | 12 months (RAC) |
| Dealers | About 85 UK dealers and growing |
| Insurance groups | 30 to 36 for the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 |
| Safety | Tiggo 7 rated five stars after reassessment |
| Owner | Chery Automobile, China |
| Electric Car Grant | Not eligible |
Chery backs its cars with a seven-year warranty but only a year of roadside cover. The Tiggo 8 is one of the cheapest seven-seaters on sale.
Our Chery guides and comparisons
- Best Chinese 7-seaters
- Best Chinese hybrids
- Warranties compared
- Insurance groups
- Servicing costs
- Safety ratings
- Depreciation
- Reliability
- Electric Car Grant
Last checked September 2026. See all our advice and news.