Doha, Qatar: From September 20 to 25, Chery conducted a land-sea-air extreme challenge under the theme 'Defy Nature, Respect Its Power' in the Middle East. The flagship TIGGO9 CSH underwent rigorous tests across Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE.
These tests—comprising high-salinity seawater immersion, sand burial in extreme heat desert, and a runway sprint against a jet aircraft—served to comprehensively validate the vehicle’s battery endurance and overall performance under extreme conditions.
After the tests, two brand-new TIGGO9 CSH vehicles embarked on a nearly 800-km cross-border endurance test from Kuwait and the UAE to Qatar. This long-distance test provided further validation of their range capability and all-terrain adaptability, completing the full verification chain from “extreme testing” to “everyday reliability.” At Qatar’s West Bay, TIGGO9 CSH’s battery pack was submerged in a tank of simulated high-salinity, high-temperature seawater, with water temperature reaching approximately 60°C and water pressure as high as 30 kg.
Officials pose for a group photo during the event.
This rigorous test assessed the housing’s sealing integrity and the stability of electrical connectors under highly corrosive conditions. The battery withstood immersion for over 48 hours, with no signs of leakage, short circuit, or thermal runaway.
At the SkyDrive Airport in the UAE, TIGGO9 CSH went head-to-head with a jet aircraft in a standing-start acceleration challenge. In the 400-meter straight-line sprint, leveraging an instant torque output of 350 N•m from its electric motor, TIGGO9 CSH gained an immediate advantage with a 0-100 km/h acceleration time of just 4.26 seconds. It ultimately crossed the finish line with a commanding lead, fully demonstrating the powertrain’s instant response capability and stable sustained high-power output. These three challenges formed an extreme testing matrix covering corrosion resistance, thermal endurance, and power performance—tailored specifically to the Middle East’s demanding climate of extreme heat, dryness, and frequent sandstorms.
This initiative reflects Chery’s localised approach of “In Somewhere, For Somewhere,” while also reinforcing its safety commitments: “Safety, for Family” and “Let everyone enjoy five-star protection.”
The motorcade successfully concluded its journey at Qatar’s iconic Torch Tower after crossing vast desert landscapes. TIGGO9 CSH completed the 783-kilometer route from Kuwait to Qatar in 8 hours and 16 minutes, maintaining an average speed of nearly 95 km/h and showcasing its strong, sustained power delivery.
Meanwhile, the vehicle finished the 691-kilometer stretch from the UAE to Qatar in just 7 hours and 12 minutes, further validating its high-speed energy efficiency. Throughout the endurance test, TIGGO9 CSH achieved an outstanding combined fuel consumption of only 5.5 L/100 km, delivering strong acceleration and smooth power output.
To conclude the challenge series, Chery hosted the CSH technology launch event in Qatar, translating the technical achievements from the extreme tests into tangible brand value.
