Chinese automotive manufacturer Chery has officially shipped its first batch of vehicles to Romania. This move marks a significant milestone in Chery’s international growth and positions Romania as a key launch hub for its operations in the region.
The shipment departed from Chery’s plant in Wuhu and includes the TIGGO 7 and TIGGO 8 SUV models, both of which are offered in internal combustion engine (ICE) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) versions.
This plug-in hybrid models are equipped with Chery’s proprietary Super Hybrid (CSH) system that includes a high-efficiency hybrid engine with up to 46.5% thermal efficiency, an electric hybrid DHT system delivering 98.5% transmission efficiency, and a high-capacity battery.
Chery states that the CSH technology enables its vehicles to achieve low fuel consumption, enhanced driving performance, and quiet operation, aligning with Europe’s growing demand for environmentally responsible mobility solutions.
Romania has been selected as the brand’s entry point into the European Union, where Chery intends to establish not only sales operations, but also localized support systems, retail networks, and customer service infrastructure.
