Chery Tiggo 3 can be said to be the once-flagship model of Chery's SUVs, with its predecessor being Chery's first SUV, the Tiggo. Especially during the last small SUV craze, the Tiggo 3 gained notable sales and reputation. Now, the Tiggo 3 has launched the 2022 Value Classic Edition, and from the name, it’s clear there's a nod to the classic. Let's see if this 2022 Tiggo 3 Value Classic Edition 1.5T CVT Premium, priced just over 80,000 yuan, is worth buying.
Since it's an homage to the classic, the appearance is the first tribute. The 2022 Tiggo 3 Value Classic Edition looks very similar to the earliest 2014 Tiggo 3, with some adjustments to the details. The front grille has a black piano lacquer finish, added some chrome decorations, and the rear follows the classic "small backpack" exterior spare tire design with a side-opening tailgate. The overall shape leans towards a square, rugged design.
The interior style is quite simple, continuing the style of the previous generation. The steering wheel is plastic, with manual air conditioning, a 3.5-inch instrument panel, and only an 8-inch central control screen, though thankfully it's touch-sensitive, which keeps up with the trend. However, the car's infotainment system interface feels like going back to the early days of smartphones. To put it simply, sitting in this car gives you a sense of returning to earlier, youthful times.
As a small SUV, space is not its strong point, even in the 2022 model. A man with a height of around 1.75 meters inside the car would not feel oppressed, but would still feel a bit cramped. However, the trunk space of the Tiggo 3 has certain advantages compared to models in the same class.
Regarding power, the 1.5T engine paired with a CVT gearbox is the only turbocharged engine model in the entire 2022 lineup. It has a maximum horsepower of 156 hp and a peak torque of 230 Nm, which provides ample power performance for a small SUV with a curb weight of 1358 kg. Notably, the Tiggo 3 is one of the few in its class that uses independent four-wheel suspension.
Is the 1.5T CVT Premium worth buying for 80,000 yuan? In my opinion, this car indeed deserves the word classic. It goes so far as to reject many mainstream designs and configurations for the sake of classic homage. However, because of this, the word value is not applicable. Today, many 80,000 yuan models far exceed the Tiggo 3 in terms of configuration. Therefore, this Tiggo 3 is more suitable for users with a strong sentiment for the Tiggo.
