Chery has just launched the new Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa, and its one million-km warranty has everybody talking. According to the automaker, the warranty comprises two phases, starting with a standard five-year or 150,000 km factory warranty.
The remaining phase is a complimentary extension of five years and 850,000 km that specifically covers the engine. This extension will automatically kick into force once the first phase of warranty has run its course, but on the condition that the original owner still owns the vehicle.
Needless to say, the warranty extension is not transferable. For it to remain valid, owners must have the vehicle serviced, maintained and repaired with genuine parts by an authorised service centre. Chery also stipulates that owners must never miss (or be late for that matter) a service, and that the cars are not used in extreme conditions, even as taxis or security vehicles.
There are five variants of the Tiggo 4 Pro on offer, with prices ranging from 269,900 rand (RM73k) for the entry-level model to 359,900 rand (RM97k) for the range topper. All five come with the same warranty coverage, including turbocharged models.
Base models get a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine developing 113 PS and 138 Nm of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual or CVT. The top three trims get the more potent 1.5 litre turbo mill, which produces 147 PS and 210 Nm of torque. Transmission options are the same. So, what do you think of the one million kilometre warranty?
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Cherry, GAC, Geely, Haval etc… all China will conquer t world
Borgward Malaysia offered “eight-year/unlimited mileage warranty, five years free service (including labour and parts), a Borgward RedBlack Card for two years of free petrol, roadside assistance (with free towing)”
Is the company lasting for 8 years?
Of course there are strict terms & conditions with disclaimers. They’re counting on customers who lack discipline & would not keep the vehicle for more than 5 years.
This is a horrible deal. The amount of revenue they would’ve generated from you going back to their service center and the additional fees for warranty extension you could probably buy multiple engines before it actually explodes. Also I’d be more worried about an automatic gearbox at 250,000km than a well maintained engine at 1 million km.
To my eyes, the interior is nicer than X50. The gear knob looks solid and simple.
The lock and unlock switch is more practical and intuitive.
In the x50, you have to look for it to lock and unlock.
This car also got Android Auto and Apple carplay.
Exterior design, I prefer x50.
Cherry might be the better Infiniti/Acura (pun intended for similar logo) from the China.
1 million km warranty for Turbo.
Any 1 million km warranty for EV?
When I look around – e-TNGA Toyota BZ4X is providing them.
Back to South Africa, Chery is serious about the market!
Bring in 6spd manual and 1.5 turbo