Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Review (2026): Australia's Cheapest Plug-in Hybrid SUV

When the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid launched, it briefly held the title of Australia's cheapest plug-in hybrid, full stop. It has since been undercut by the BYD Sealion 5, but it remains the cheapest plug-in hybrid SUV you can buy, and that is a genuinely big deal for buyers who want electric-only commuting without EV money.

How much is it?

The powertrain and EV range

The Super Hybrid pairs a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with an electric motor and an 18.4kWh battery for a claimed 93km of electric-only range. As with every plug-in hybrid, the official 1.4L/100km figure is a lab number measured with a full battery. The real story: charge at home and you can do most daily driving on electricity; leave the battery flat and you will see around 5L/100km with the petrol engine doing the work. Buy it to plug in.

Features and interior

For the money the equipment is generous: twin 12.3-inch screens, synthetic leather, heated and ventilated front seats on the Ultimate, a panoramic sunroof and wireless charging. The cabin is roomy with a flat rear floor that makes three-across easier, and a 475-litre boot. The infotainment ergonomics are the weak spot, the haptic climate panel washes out in sun and the screen can glare.

Safety and ownership

Five-star ANCAP and a full driver-assist suite, though the lane-keeping and attention monitor can be over-eager, an area Chery is improving. Ownership is a strength: a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty with capped-price servicing, though the plug-in hybrid costs more to service than a plain hybrid.

The verdict

The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid does one thing brilliantly: it makes plug-in hybrid motoring genuinely cheap. If you will charge it at home, you get electric commuting, a five-star family SUV and a seven-year warranty for less than many petrol-only rivals. It is not the most polished thing to drive or operate, but at this price that is easy to forgive. See exactly how it stacks up against an established hybrid in our Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid vs Honda CR-V comparison, or browse the cheapest PHEVs guide.