Chery Malaysia hits 30,073 sales in under three years, Tiggo range expands into EV, HEV and PHEV

KUALA LUMPUR: Chery Malaysia says it has crossed 30,073 cumulative vehicle sales in Malaysia in less than three years since entering the market, pointing to customer uptake and a fast-expanding model line-up as the main drivers.

The company says the upward trend started early, with 4,501 vehicles sold between June and December 2023, then continued year-on-year, ending last year with 12,930 units delivered to Malaysian customers.

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Product roll-out, from ICE to EV, HEV and PHEV

Chery says its Malaysia journey began with internal combustion models, starting with the Omoda 5 and Tiggo 8 Pro, before moving into electrified offerings.

Its first step into EVs came with the Omoda E5 in March 2024, followed by an expansion of the Tiggo range through the Tiggo 7 Pro, Tiggo Cross Turbo, and Tiggo Cross HEV. The brand then moved into plug-in hybrids with the Tiggo 7 PHEV and Tiggo 8 PHEV.

Chery Malaysia also credits the Omoda 5 (launched in 2023 but now called Chery 05) as its best-performing model so far, and says the wider Tiggo line-up has since been built up to cover different buyer needs, including families looking for more space and day-to-day comfort.

The company adds that the Tiggo range has grown into six models (ICE,Hybrid,PHEV), and frames it as a key contributor to its 2025 sales performance as the market shifts toward new energy vehicles.

Community initiatives, Putra Heights support, sports funding, and job pipeline efforts

Beyond product and sales, Chery Malaysia highlights a few community-focused programmes.

It says it responded to the Putra Heights, Selangor fire incident by loaning vehicles to 50 affected homeowners, within the same week, to help with daily mobility, moving belongings, and temporary relocation.

Chery Malaysia also says it supports the National Sports Trust Fund (KWASN) with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, aimed at funding sporting events, boosting participation, and supporting talent development, citing involvement tied to events such as the Asian Youth Para Games and the Paris Olympic Games.

Separately, the company says it has teamed up with the Belia Mahir Project to help skilled graduates transition into employment, including opportunities within Chery Malaysia.

RM2.2 billion Lembah Beringin industrial park, first phase due in 1H 2026

Looking ahead, Chery Malaysia says its longer-term plan will be backed by the Chery Smart Auto Industrial Park in Lembah Beringin, Selangor.

The company describes it as a RM2.2 billion facility spanning over 200 acres, intended to increase localisation, expand production capacity, and create economic opportunities, with the first phase scheduled for completion in the first half of 2026.

Chery Group’s 2025 numbers and corporate milestones

Chery also points to its parent group’s international performance as the broader backdrop.

Chery Group says it closed 2025 with 2.806 million total vehicle sales, up 7.8% year-on-year, and exported 1.344 million units, maintaining its position as China’s top automotive exporter.

The group also says it made progress across “new fuel vehicles”, “new energy vehicles”, global expansion, strategic collaborations, and accelerated innovation in areas including electrification, intelligent systems, and robotics.

It adds that the Chery brand’s global visibility improved in 2025, citing a rise to 233rd on the Fortune Global 500 and a Hong Kong listing (Chery Automobile), as it enters 2026 with a focus on steady, sustainable growth.

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