2025 Chery Tiggo ReV Review: The Electrified 7-Seater SUV That Could Revolutionize Southeast Asia
2025 Chery Tiggo ReV, a range-extended 7-seater hybrid SUV causing a stir in Southeast Asia. Check out full specs, features, prices, performance, and why it may just become the best family SUV of 2025.
Once Upon a Hybrid: The Chery Tiggo ReV Story
Back in a fuel-scarce past, Chinese automaker Chery was primarily recognized for budget cars with humble aspirations. But as with every great underdog tale, Chery grew. Today in 2025, the carmaker has dropped a bombshell but a green one the Chery Tiggo ReV C-DM—a stylish, electric 7-seat SUV designed specifically for the Southeast Asia. It’s the automotive equivalent of a twist that completely reverses the entire franchise.
Revealed at the 2025 Manila International Auto Show, the TiggoReV is not only a vehicle but a coming-out party for Chery. And it’s not murmuring change—it’s thundering it over the archipelagos and roads of the ASEAN region.
Interior and Features: Premium Vibes Without the Premium Price Tag
Jump inside, and you’re met by a cabin that’s more upper-German than low-rent Chinese. The materials? Soft-touch plastics, piano-black trim, and contrasting stitching that wouldn’t be amiss in a luxury SUV costing double the price. It’s tasteful without being ostentatious.
You get a huge 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with a Sony 8-speaker sound system that’ll make your favorite tunes sound better than they really are. A 540-degree camera system with DVR, ambient lighting that’s customizable, and keyless everything complete an experience that is smarter than your typical SUV.
Pro tip: If you judge cars by how many USB ports they have—don't worry, the Tiggo ReV is unstinting.
Performance: Hybrid Power With Superhero Range
Under the bonnet, or rather beneath the hood and the floorboards, is the power: a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine, paired to a high-efficiency electric motor and Dedicated Hybrid Transmission It produces 156 hp and 220 Nm of torque, and to be frank, that’s more than sufficient for city dashes and provincial cruises.
But here’s the actual headline: up to 1,400 km range. That’s Manila to Cebu and back—without having to search for a gas station that doesn’t seem suspicious.
This is not your typical hybrid SUV. This is a Range-Extended Vehicle (REV). Which means more EV driving around town, and no range anxiety on the road out of town.
Safety First, Always: Smart and Secure
The Chery Tiggo ReV is no slouch when it comes to safety either. In fact, it seems like Chery just dumped the whole safety alphabet soup into this one:
AEB (Automatic Emergency Braking)
ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control)
LDW (Lane Departure Warning)
BSD (Blind Spot Detection)
540-degree Surround Camera
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)
Add in a reinforced chassis and 6 airbags, and you’re looking at a fortress with wheels.
Capabilities: Yes, It’s a 7-Seater That Actually Works
Let’s face it: most 7-seaters make your third-row occupants fold themselves into origami. Not so with the Tiggo ReV. It’s been engineered for Southeast Asian families, with real usable space in all three rows.
The 200 mm ground clearance allows you to navigate the occasional flood (because, let’s be honest—monsoon season occurs). Fold the third row and you have a cargo space large enough for luggage, groceries, or even that balikbayan box from your Tita in LA.
This is a city-smart, highway-strong, province-ready vehicle.
Pricing and Availability: The Sweet Spot
Now priced at PHP 1.648 million in the Philippines, the Tiggo ReV excel in its weight class. Be prepared for comparable aggressive pricing in Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam when it comes later this year.
In brief: a whole lot of SUV, for not much pesos, ringgits, or baht.
Pros and Cons: The Honest Bits
Pros:
Amazing hybrid range (up to 1,400 km!)
Luxury interior finish and infotainment
Competitive safety tech on par with best-in-class brands
Practical family-friendly 7-seat configuration
Extremely aggressive pricing
Cons:
No AWD option available
Third-row legroom not great for adults
Chery brand still fighting perception in some markets
Ultimate Verdict: Best Hybrid SUV You’re Not Looking At—Yet
If you were doubtful about Chinese cars five years ago, you’re surely not alone. But if the 2025 Chery Tiggo ReV doesn’t change everything—you may not be watching closely.
It’s intelligent, it’s roomy, it gulps fuel like fine wine, and it offers premium amenities without breaking your bank. For young families, tech enthusiasts, and environmentally friendly drivers in Southeast Asia, this may just be the most underappreciated SUV of the year.
The revolution has come—and it’s ReV.
FAQs
Q: Is Chery Tiggo ReV offered in the Philippines?
Yes, the 2025 CheryTiggoReV is here in the Philippines with anprice of PHP 1.648 million.
Q: What is the fuel and range of the Chery Tiggo ReV?
As it has a hybrid powertrain and 18.66 kWh battery, the ReV gives a combined range of as much as 1,400 km, which makes it one of the most fuel-efficient 7-seater SUVs in its segment.
Q: Is the CheryTiggoReV a pure electric vehicle?
No, it’s a Range-Extended Hybrid (REV), which integrates a 1.5L petrol engine with an electric motor.
Q: How safe is the Chery Tiggo ReV?
Very. It comes with sophisticated features such as AEB, ACC, LDW, BSD, and a 540-degree camera system.
Q: When will the CheryTiggoReV be available in Malaysia or Thailand?
The ReV will be launched in Malaysia and Thailand later in 2025, after its Philippine launch.
Ready to drive the future? Buckle up. CheryTiggoReV is redefining the SUV rulebook—one hybrid mile at a time.
