Drivers Test Out Bayonur on Chery Tiggo 9 Top Model: Sharing Their Spot-on Feedback
The Chery Team's Freakin' Fantastic Road Trip
The slew of bloggers and influencers, collectively known as the Chery team, embarked on a mind-blowing automotive expedition in the new Chery Tiggo 9, heading for the Baikonur Cosmodrome. Their goal? Witness the blast-off of a space rocket and put the flagship crossover through its paces in real-world conditions. Chery Kazakhstan reported the juicy deets.
The test drive route, clocking in at around 500 km, kicked off in the city of Kyzylorda. This wasn't their first rodeo—it was their second such event organized by Chery Kazakhstan, following the Tiggo8 Pro Max inspection in 2022. The destination wasn't chosen at random. These bad boys are often compared to commercial jets due to the Honeywell turbochargers they share with aircraft engines and their luxury cabin comfort.
Tiggo 9: Power, Pizazz, and Tech
The Tiggo 9 is the big kahuna of the Chery lineup. Under its hood, you'll find a snazzy new 2.0T GDI engine with 245 horsepower, making it the first model from the brand to rock an 8-speed automatic transmission and 20-inch premium design wheels.
"The Tiggo 9 handles like a dream on the road, especially when hitting speeds up to 140 km/h. It's crazy stable, both on pavement and off-road," said blogger Aset Murzabaev.
"I drove over 500 km just to check out this bad boy. It's stunning. It's freakin' big, stylish, and spacious. The tech kicks ass—from the 360-degree camera and seat massages to the lane keep assist and collision warnings," shared blogger Yerzhan Yesimkhanov.
The dimensions of the Chery Tiggo 9 are 4810×1925×1741 mm. As a family vehicle, it dishes up a roomy 2.1 sq.m. cargo area with the second and third-row seats stowed away. The Tiggo 9 is built on the snazzy new T2X modular platform, ensuring better handling and high safety levels. The bod's 85% constructed with high-strength steel.
Out-of-this-World Euphoria
Witnessing the launch of the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft from the "Vostok" observation platform, alongside Russian cosmonauts S. Ryazhikov, A. Zubritsky, and NASA astronaut D. Kim, was an out-of-this-world experience for the test drive squad.
"I was genuinely hyped like a kid. These folks are doing some seriously incredible stuff here, and it's beyond belief," blogger Aliya Baybusinova revealed. "And don't even get me started on the Chery car rally. The brand's new model got my jaw on the floor with its size, luxe interior, and über-cool features."
"Words can't describe the feelings. Check one dream off my bucket list at age 28, all thanks to 'Astana Motors' and Chery cars," added Malika Zhexsenbina.
"A rocket launch is tied to high tech, precision, and innovation. The Chery brand also positions itself as part of the technological and progressivist industry," explained Chery Kazakhstan's marketing director Aigul Temeshova.
'Astana Motors' Unveils Chery Tiggo 9
After the test drive, an official unveiling of Chery's new model went down in Astana, where the first buyer of the model received the keys to the crossover that pushes comfort, driving quality, and technology to new heights.
"I've got faith that the Kazakh consumers will dig the Tiggo 9," emphasized Chery Kazakhstan's distribution director Nurlan Shamgonov. "This ride deserves some serious attention. In the near future, Chery cars will be cranked out at a multi-brand plant in Almaty, slated to open in the second quarter of this year."
The brand's been present in Kazakhstan since 2021. In its second year, Chery's racing up the popularity charts among officially-represented Chinese brands in the country. As of now, over 35,000 Chery cars have been sold. The new Chery Tiggo 9 is already available in 26 dealerships across 19 cities, going for 19,990,000 tenge.
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Insights- The unique setting of Baikonur Cosmodrome and its history in space exploration provides a one-of-a-kind experience for participants, offering a blend of adventure, technology, and historical significance.- The Chery Tiggo 9's capabilities on both off-road and urban terrains would be put to the test in the event, showcasing its versatility and power.- Attendees can expect advanced safety features, technological innovations, and networking opportunities, in addition to the memory-making experiences offered by the event.
- Blogger Yerzhan Yesimkhanov enthused about the Chery Tiggo 9, saying, "I drove over 500 km just to check out this bad boy. It's stunning. It's freakin' big, stylish, and spacious. The tech kicks ass—from the 360-degree camera and seat massages to the lane keep assist and collision warnings."
- After the rocket launch, blogger Aliya Baybusinova expressed, "And don't even get me started on the Chery car rally. The brand's new model got my jaw on the floor with its size, luxe interior, and über-cool features."
- Chery Kazakhstan's marketing director Aigul Temeshova commented, "The rocket launch is tied to high tech, precision, and innovation. The Chery brand also positions itself as part of the technological and progressivist industry."
- Malika Zhexsenbina shared her feelings, stating, "Words can't describe the feelings. Check one dream off my bucket list at age 28, all thanks to 'Astana Motors' and Chery cars."
- The Tiggo 9's luxury cabin comfort is reminiscent of commercial aircrafts, as these vehicles share Honeywell turbochargers with aircraft engines.
