Chery registers new Tiggo pickup truck to compete with Fiat Toro and BYD Mako globally
Chery announces the preparation of another model for its global pickup truck portfolio, after launching the Himla and Stockman pickup trucks, which have a body on chassis and are medium-sized. The new addition will be an intermediate pickup truck, built with a unibody, following the pattern of competitors such as Fiat Toro, Ford Maverick and the upcoming BYD Mako. The first image registrations of the vehicle were recently made with the South African patent office.
Subsequently, registration approval was extended to New Zealand, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines, demonstrating the manufacturer’s interest in legally protecting its project. In the documents, the pickup is presented in sketches that show a practically finished design and a style considered innovative for the category. Based on these records, artistic projections created with the help of artificial intelligence offer an idea of what the final version will look like.
The appearance of the bodywork draws attention to its striking lines and well-defined creases, which give a perception of robustness. The square-shaped wheel arches and raised front end add grandeur to the whole. The model will be a double cabin and will feature rear door handles embedded in the column, a design solution that optimizes aerodynamics and provides a more modern look, being a growing trend in the automotive sector, as seen in the future Renault Niagara, highlighting the search for aesthetic innovation and functionality.
In the South African registration, published by the Cars portal, Chery describes the patent as a “crossover pickup truck”, which functionally combines a fully closed passenger cabin with an open or semi-open rear cargo area.
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Complete technical information has not yet been released, but the expectation is that the new pickup will use the Chery group’s T1X platform. This architecture is the same used in Tiggo family SUVs, such as the 5X, Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 models, and offers great adaptability for different applications, including pickup trucks.
The T1X platform allows for different configurations, such as variations in wheelbase, raised suspension and favorable approach and departure angles for good performance on unpaved roads. The drive can be either front or all-wheel drive, and support extends to conventional, full hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engines.
South Africa is among the first markets planned to receive the new pickup, where there will also be local production. Other countries will be supplied later. In Brazil, considering the volume and popularity of the mid-range pickup truck segment and Chery’s expansion plans, the launch of the vehicle is considered a strong possibility.
