Key Points
- Chery has unveiled the Tiggo V at the Beijing motor show.
- It can transform from a seven-seat SUV into a ute-style cargo vehicle.
- Plug-in hybrid versions may offer 90–100km EV-only range.
- Interior includes six or seven-seat layouts and 42 storage areas.
- Australian launch remains unconfirmed, but local interest is strong.
Chery has pulled the covers off one of the most unusual family vehicles seen in years, unveiling the 2026 Tiggo V at the Beijing motor show.
Designed as a multi-purpose lifestyle vehicle, the Tiggo V combines the comfort and seating of a large SUV with the practicality of a ute-style load area. In simple terms, it is a seven-seat SUV that can convert into an open cargo hauler depending on how it is configured.
The new model could become a niche hit in markets such as Australia and New Zealand, where buyers increasingly want family comfort without giving up adventure or load-carrying versatility.
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How does the Tiggo V turn from SUV into a ute?
The Tiggo V’s headline feature is its modular rear design.
Chery says owners can remove the rear canopy section and third-row seating area to create an open cargo tray separated from the cabin by a partition wall. This effectively transforms the SUV into a dual-cab ute-style vehicle.
The concept is similar to the Deepal E07, but Chery is pitching it as a more family-focused solution.
Up to six configurations are expected, including:
- Traditional seven-seat family SUV
- Six-seat premium people mover
- Open cargo tray setup
- Enclosed cargo module
- Camper conversion
- Lifestyle touring layout
It is important to note the Tiggo V is not expected to match the payload or towing muscle of ladder-frame utes such as the Ford Ranger or Toyota HiLux. Instead, it appears aimed at buyers wanting flexibility rather than heavy-duty work capability.
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What’s underneath and how capable is it?
Unlike traditional utes, the Tiggo V rides on a monocoque passenger-car platform, prioritising ride comfort, handling and refinement.
That means independent coil-sprung rear suspension rather than leaf springs, helping everyday comfort. It also includes a full-size spare wheel mounted underneath.
Despite its road-biased setup, Chery claims respectable light off-road credentials:
- 220mm ground clearance
- Up to 700mm wading depth (PHEV variants)
That should make it suitable for gravel roads, campsites, beach access tracks and mild touring duties, though it is unlikely to target hardcore off-road buyers.
Dimensionally, the Tiggo V measures more than five metres long and rides on a 2800mm wheelbase, making it slightly larger than the Tiggo 9 SUV, but still shorter than most dual-cab utes sold in Australia.
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What powertrains and features are expected?
Chery is expected to offer petrol and electrified drivetrains, led by a new-generation plug-in hybrid system.
The sixth-generation Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) setup combines a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with electric motors and a battery pack.
Expected highlights include:
- 90–100km EV-only driving range
- Combined outputs from 160kW up to 260kW
- Up to 330Nm torque in higher grades
- Claimed fuel use of 6.0L/100km for PHEV
- Petrol-only variant rated at 7.84L/100km
A conventional 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is also expected in selected markets.
Inside, Chery says the Tiggo V will offer either six or seven seats, including a premium 2+2+2 layout with captain’s chairs in the second row.
Cabin features include:
- Dual digital screens
- Physical shortcut buttons
- Second-row seats with 380mm slide adjustment
- 42 storage spaces
- Rear fridge
- Third-row air vents
- 360-degree camera
- Transparent underfloor camera view
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2026 Chery Tiggo V Preliminary Specifications
| Category | Specification | Details | Notes |
| Model | Chery Tiggo V | Large SUV / convertible utility | Beijing debut |
| Length | Over 5000mm | Larger than Tiggo 9 | Shorter than most utes |
| Wheelbase | 2800mm | Spacious cabin | |
| Platform | Monocoque | Car-based chassis | Comfort focused |
| Seating | 6 or 7 seats | 2+2+2 available | Captain's chairs option |
| Configurations | Up to 6 | SUV, cargo, camper etc. | Modular design |
| Suspension | Independent rear coils | Better ride comfort | |
| Ground clearance | 220mm | Soft-roader ability | |
| Wading depth | Up to 700mm | PHEV variant | |
| Hybrid Engine | 1.5L turbo petrol | Chery Super Hybrid | PHEV |
| EV Range | 90–100km | Electric-only | Estimated |
| Power Output | 160kW–260kW | Variant dependent | |
| Torque | Up to 330Nm | Higher grades | |
| Fuel Use (PHEV) | 6.0L/100km | Claimed | |
| Fuel Use (Petrol) | 7.84L/100km | Claimed | |
| Features | Fridge, 360 camera, dual screens | 42 storage spaces | Family focus |
When is it coming to Australia?
Production of the Tiggo V is scheduled to begin in China later this year, but Australia and New Zealand availability has not yet been confirmed.
That said, Chery’s local division has previously shown interest in the concept, especially as a lifestyle-focused companion to its upcoming ladder-frame ute due here in the fourth quarter of this year.
If approved for right-hand drive production, the Tiggo V could carve out a fresh niche in Australia — sitting somewhere between a large family SUV, people mover and lifestyle ute.
If Chery prices it smartly, this could attract buyers who don’t need a Ranger or HiLux for work, but still want weekend practicality and family comfort.
It would likely sit above the current Tiggo 9 PHEV, which starts from $59,990 before on-road costs.
