Safety remains a key consideration for buyers in the compact SUV segment, particularly as expectations around real-world crash protection continue to rise. Developed with modern family mobility in mind, the Chery Tiggo 7 CSH combines independently verified safety performance, efficient electrified powertrains, and everyday usability in a well-balanced package.
- The Chery Tiggo 7 CSH boasts a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, delivering strong protection for adults, children, and vulnerable road users.
- The Tiggo 7 CSH features high-strength steel construction, eight airbags, advanced driver assistance systems, and protected electrified powertrains.
- Recognised locally as a finalist in the 2026 South African Car of the Year awards, the Chery Tiggo 7 CSH highlights a strong balance of safety, efficiency, and everyday usability.
Five-star Euro NCAP rating confirms structural integrity
The Chery Tiggo 7 has achieved a five-star rating in the Euro NCAP crash test programme, one of the world’s most demanding independent vehicle safety assessments. This rating reflects strong performance across all key categories, including:
- Adult Occupant Protection: 82%
- Child Occupant Protection: 85%
- Vulnerable Road Users: 80%
- Safety Assist Systems: 78%
Euro NCAP testing confirmed that the passenger compartment remained stable during frontal offset testing, with good or adequate protection recorded for critical body regions in both front and full-width impact scenarios. Side-impact and pole tests also demonstrated good protection across key areas, while the vehicle showed effective control of occupant movement under more severe side-impact conditions.
The Tiggo 7 further demonstrated strong performance in rear-impact testing, with front seats and head restraints providing good protection against whiplash injuries. Additional safety technologies, including post-collision braking support, which enhances protection beyond the moment of impact.
Together, these results underscore the Tiggo 7’s ability to protect occupants, passengers, and other road users across a wide range of real-world conditions.
“South African families need to know their vehicle will look after them in the real world, not just on paper,” commented Verene Petersen, National Marketing & Communications Manager at Chery South Africa. “The Tiggo 7 CSH’s five-star Euro NCAP rating, strong structure and comprehensive safety systems give that confidence, while the electrified powertrain and practical features and technology make it easy to live with every day.”
Safety is engineered into the platform
Safety is not an afterthought in the Tiggo 7 CSH. The vehicle is equipped with eight airbags as standard and a comprehensive suite of advanced driver-assistance systems that support both collision avoidance and mitigation. Its body structure incorporates approximately 60% high-strength steel, with key load-bearing areas reinforced using 1,500 MPa hot-formed steel to improve crash energy management. For electrified variants, such as the Tiggo 7 CSH plug-in hybrid, the IP68-rated LFP battery is protected by a 780 MPa high-strength steel underplate, supported by continuous monitoring and rapid power isolation capability in the event of a collision.
Industry recognition reinforces market relevance
The Tiggo 7 CSH’s balanced approach to safety, efficiency and value has also been recognised locally, with the plug-in hybrid SUV named a finalist in the 2026 South African Car of the Year (SACOTY) competition. Shortlisted by the expert jury following extensive evaluation, the vehicle will proceed to final testing at Zwartkops Raceway, where it will be assessed on quality, safety, performance, and suitability for South African conditions.
This recognition reflects the growing confidence placed in Chery products by both consumers and industry experts, particularly as the market places greater emphasis on verified safety performance and real-world usability.
