Chery crashes their Tiggo 9 and Tiggo 7 SUVs together to prove real world safety performance.
In a demonstration of real-world safety performance, Chery conducted a three-vehicle composite crash test of the Chery TIGGO 9 during the 2026 International Business Summit. Held at the Longshan Test Centre, the event was witnessed by global dealers and international media to assess the flagship SUV’s capabilities in complex, high-risk traffic scenarios. It’s not the first time Chery has publicly crash tested the Tiggo 9.
Simulating Real-World Traffic Complexity
Unlike standardized single-impact tests, this validation replicated a high-risk multi-vehicle accident. The Chery TIGGO 9 sustained a 50 km/h frontal impact from a Chery TIGGO 7 while being simultaneously rear-ended at 40 km/h by another vehicle.
These conditions simulate common real-world incidents, such as highway chain collisions or being struck from both directions at an intersection. Under these superimposed forces, the test evaluated structural rigidity, restraint coordination, and emergency response capabilities.
Test Results: Structural Integrity and Occupant Protection
Despite the continuous loading from front and rear impacts, the Chery TIGGO 9 demonstrated exceptional robustness:
- Structural Preservation: The passenger compartment remained intact, with no significant deformation to the A, B, C, or D pillars.
- Restraint System Deployment: Front, side, and side curtain airbags deployed precisely as designed, and pretensioner seat belts responded effectively.
- Post-Collision Accessibility: All four doors unlocked automatically and could be opened normally, ensuring rescue access.
- Safety Systems: No fuel leakage was detected, and hazard warning lights were automatically activated.
Engineering the Safest Vehicles for Families
The Chery TIGGO 9’s performance is anchored by a high-rigidity body structure featuring 85% high-strength steel, including 21% hot-stamped steel. This is complemented by an optimized load-transfer architecture and a multi-stage protection framework consisting of ten airbags.
The test also highlighted the structural performance of the Chery TIGGO 7, proving consistent safety standards across the entire TIGGO family.
Global Safety Validation and Recognition
Chery’s leadership in safety is backed by a robust R&D network, with multiple models consecutively achieving 5-star safety ratings from Euro NCAP, ANCAP, and ASEAN NCAP.
This composite crash test follows other global validations, such as:
- Battery fire safety tests in Malaysia.
- Prolonged seawater immersion and high-temperature desert exposure.
- Offset frontal collisions and battery penetration resilience verification.
