Chery Tiggo (T11)

Chery Tiggo (T11): Which Version to Buy and Why

The Chery Tiggo (T11) buyer’s choice is mainly between the original SUV 5-doors, produced from 2005 to 2013, and its 2011–2016 restyling. The data covers one generation in these two phases: 13 listed original-generation modifications and 5 restyled modifications.

The Chery Tiggo (T11) buyer’s choice is mainly between the original SUV 5-doors, produced from 2005 to 2013, and its 2011–2016 restyling. The data covers one generation in these two phases: 13 listed original-generation modifications and 5 restyled modifications. The original range offers more engine, gearbox, and drive combinations, including 1.6 MT, 1.8 AT, 1.9 MT, several 2.0 MT and 2.0 AT variants, and 2.4 MT. The restyling narrows the selection to 1.6 MT, 1.6 CVT, 1.9 DSG, 1.9 MT, and 2.0 MT. Buyers prioritizing measured fuel economy should start with the restyled 1.6 MT; those wanting the quickest measured acceleration should consider the original 2.4 MT with FWD; and those requiring AWD can choose from several original versions or the restyled 2.0 MT.

Chery Tiggo T11 generations and version differences

The original Chery Tiggo (T11), produced from 2005 to 2013, is an SUV 5-doors with 13 modifications listed in the source data, of which 12 are shown. Its broad selection includes FWD and AWD, Manual and Automatic gearboxes, and Gasoline engines from 1597 to 2350 cc. Power spans 119–136 hp among the shown versions. This phase therefore provides the widest choice, including the range’s only 1.8 AT and 2.4 MT options.

The restyled Chery Tiggo (T11), produced from 2011 to 2016, remains an SUV 5-doors but reduces the range to 5 modifications. It adds Variable and Robotic gearbox choices alongside Manual. The restyled engines range from 1598 to 1971 cc and produce 126–136 hp. FWD is offered with 1.6 and 1.9 engines, while the 2.0 MT uses AWD.

The clearest engine change appears in the 1.6 MT comparison. The original FWD 1.6 MT has 119 hp, 147 Nm, and 1597 cc, while the restyled 1.6 MT has 126 hp, 160 Nm, and 1598 cc. That is an increase of 7 hp and 13 Nm for only 1 cc more displacement. Calculated output rises from about 74.5 hp per litre to about 78.8 hp per litre. However, measured 0–100 km/h acceleration changes from 13 seconds in the original FWD version to 14 seconds in the restyled car.

Chery Tiggo T11 engine and gearbox specs

Because some names occur more than once, drive type, power, or another database figure is included beside the exact modification name to distinguish each version without changing its name.

The strongest specific output belongs to the restyled 1.6 engine at about 78.8 hp per litre. The original 1.8 AT follows at about 73.7 hp per litre, while the 136 hp, 1971 cc engine produces about 69.0 hp per litre. The original 2.4 MT develops the highest torque, 195 Nm, but its calculated output is about 54.9 hp per litre.

Performance, fuel economy, and MPG data

Among versions with complete consumption measurements, the restyled 1.6 MT uses the least fuel: 6.7 l/100 km combined. The 1.6 CVT consumes 0.9 l/100 km more combined, 1.0 l/100 km more in the city, and 0.9 l/100 km more on the highway while taking 1 second longer to reach 100 km/h. The original 1.9 MT records 8.7 l/100 km combined, while the original 136 hp 2.0 MT FWD and 2.0 AT FWD both record 9 l/100 km.

The original 2.4 MT FWD is the quickest measured version at 10.5 seconds to 100 km/h. Its AWD counterpart needs 14.5 seconds, a difference of 4 seconds despite sharing 129 hp, 195 Nm, and 2350 cc. The highest stated top speed is 180 km/h for the original 125 hp 2.0 MT FWD, although its 0–100 km/h result is not measured.

Dimensions, weight, clearance, and wheels

All listed Chery Tiggo (T11) versions have a 57-litre fuel tank. Kerb weights extend from 1365 kg to 1530 kg, while stated gross weights range from 1718 kg to 1850 kg. Ground clearance is 190 mm for most original versions and both 1.9-litre restyled versions. The original 125 hp 2.0 MT FWD has 180 mm clearance. Clearance for the restyled 1.6 MT, 1.6 CVT, and 2.0 MT is not measured.

The lightest original versions are the 119 hp 1.6 MT FWD, 1.8 AT, and 1.9 MT, each at 1365 kg. The original 2.4 MT versions weigh 1380 kg, although gross weight for the FWD version is not measured. The heaviest car is the restyled 2.0 MT AWD at 1530 kg kerb and 1830 kg gross.

Calculated weight-to-power figures help explain the performance differences. The original 2.4 MT FWD carries about 10.7 kg per hp and reaches 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds. The restyled 2.0 MT AWD carries about 11.3 kg per hp and needs 15 seconds. The restyled 1.6 MT carries about 11.3 kg per hp, while the original 119 hp 1.6 MT FWD carries about 11.5 kg per hp.

Wheel sizes are not measured for every version except the restyled 1.9 MT, which lists 215/60 R17 and 235/60 R16. Front and rear suspension are Independent, spring throughout the supplied data. Restyled versions use Ventilated disc front brakes and Disc rear brakes; the original versions list Disc brakes at both ends.

Which Chery Tiggo T11 version should you buy?

For the lowest measured fuel consumption, choose the restyled 1.6 MT. Its 126 hp and 160 Nm exceed the original 119 hp FWD 1.6 MT by 7 hp and 13 Nm, and its measured combined consumption is 6.7 l/100 km. It is also preferable to the restyled 1.6 CVT on the available performance figures: both have identical engine output, but the Manual is 1 second quicker to 100 km/h and consumes 0.9 l/100 km less combined.

For an Automatic gearbox, the original range is the place to look. The 1.8 AT combines 132 hp, 170 Nm, FWD, and a 4-speed Automatic with 12-second acceleration to 100 km/h. The 136 hp 2.0 AT FWD and AWD versions both take 12.2 seconds and reach 175 km/h. Complete consumption figures are available only for the FWD 2.0 AT: 10.7 l/100 km city, 7.8 l/100 km highway, and 9 l/100 km combined.

For AWD with the strongest measured acceleration, the original 136 hp 2.0 MT AWD is the leading choice at 12 seconds to 100 km/h. The restyled 136 hp 2.0 MT AWD takes 15 seconds and is 120 kg heavier, at 1530 kg rather than 1410 kg. The restyled version does provide complete consumption figures of 11.6, 7.6, and 9.1 l/100 km for city, highway, and combined driving.

For maximum torque and the quickest measured acceleration, choose the original 2.4 MT FWD. It delivers 195 Nm and reaches 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds. Selecting the 2.4 MT AWD keeps the same 129 hp and 195 Nm but increases the measured acceleration time to 14.5 seconds, so AWD is the defining reason to choose that variant.

For a balance of output, weight, and measured economy, the original 1.9 MT is a middle-ground option: 132 hp, 170 Nm, 1365 kg, 12.5 seconds to 100 km/h, and 8.7 l/100 km combined. The restyled 1.9 MT has the same 132 hp and 170 Nm but weighs 1390 kg, takes 14 seconds, and records a slightly lower 8.5 l/100 km combined. That comparison favors the original for acceleration and the restyling by 0.2 l/100 km for combined consumption.

The supplied data does not contain service-manual procedures, a fuse-box diagram, a parts catalogue, reliability records, owner reviews, prices, or documented problems. Those subjects therefore cannot distinguish the versions here. On the measurable catalogue evidence alone, the restyled 1.6 MT is the economy choice, the original 2.4 MT FWD is the acceleration choice, and the original 136 hp 2.0 MT AWD is the strongest measured AWD choice.