Chery Master Pakistan has officially started delivering the Tiggo 9 PHEV to customers, making it the first premium plug-in hybrid electric SUV to be locally assembled and sold in Pakistan. The deliveries began just weeks after the car rolled off the local CKD (completely knocked down) production line, which means the vehicle is being assembled in Pakistan using imported parts rather than being imported as a finished unit.
This rollout followed the back-to-back launch of the Tiggo 8 PHEV and Tiggo 9 PHEV within just five days, alongside the Tiggo 7 PHEV, making Chery Master Pakistan one of the fastest automotive brands to introduce three locally assembled plug-in hybrid SUV models in Pakistan’s automotive history.
What Makes the Tiggo 9 PHEV Special
The Tiggo 9 PHEV is powered by Chery’s Super Hybrid technology. It delivers up to 170 km of pure electric driving range and up to 1,400 km of total driving range when combining electric and petrol power. The car produces 610 horsepower and 920 Nm of torque, and comes with all-wheel drive capability. To put that in perspective for Pakistani drivers, you could drive from Karachi to Lahore and still have range left over.
Premium Features Inside
The Tiggo 9 PHEV comes with a 15.6-inch infotainment display, a 14-speaker Sony audio system, massage seats, and heated and ventilated seats for both rows. On the safety side, it includes 10 airbags, Level 2 Plus advanced driver assistance with over 27 intelligent driving functions, and automatic parking assistance. These are features that were previously only available in imported luxury vehicles costing far more.
The Company Behind It
Globally, Chery has been China’s number one automotive exporter for 23 consecutive years, with a presence in more than 130 countries and a customer base of over 19 million users worldwide. In Pakistan, the local partner is Master Group, which already holds around 80% market share in the bus segment through Master Yutong and has components used in about 15% of all locally assembled vehicles through Procon Engineering.
Why This Matters for Pakistan
Pakistan’s auto sector has for a long time lagged behind regional markets in terms of advanced vehicle technology. The arrival of a locally assembled plug-in hybrid SUV at this level of specification signals that international manufacturers now see Pakistan as a serious market for next-generation vehicles. For buyers, it means access to globally competitive technology without waiting for expensive fully imported options.