The Chery Tiggo 9 SUV has demonstrated exceptional safety performance in crash tests held at the company’s crash test lab in Wuhu yesterday.
In a live head-on collision trial, two Tiggo 9 plug-in hybrids collided at 56kph. Despite extensive front-end damage, the core structure — including the A- and B-pillars — remained intact, while frontal airbags deployed on cue and the front doors could still be opened albeit with some effort.
A further demonstration saw a Tiggo 9 sent tumbling off a ramp in a controlled rollover. The SUV landed on its roof without the battery enclosure or critical frame sections deforming, and the panoramic glass roof survived the inversion without shattering. Again, airbags deployed to safeguard the occupants.
These rigorous tests highlighted the Tiggo 9’s robust engineering and Chery’s emphasis on occupant protection. Its ability to retain structural integrity and deploy safety systems effectively under extreme conditions reinforces the perception of its high safety ratings.
These rigorous tests highlighted the Tiggo 9’s robust engineering and Chery’s emphasis on occupant protection. Its ability to retain structural integrity and deploy safety systems effectively under extreme conditions reinforces the perception of its high safety ratings.
Crash tests are normally held behind closed doors but in a rare moment, Chery Auto opened its live testing to the world’s media, who were invited to its crash lab to witness the dramatic sessions.
Many were left impressed by the solid performance of the Chery car, showing Chinese cars have come a long way. This is one of many aspects of automakers from the “Middle Kingdom” that have made them a force to be reckoned with today.
