Chery celebrates double success at CarExpert’s 2026 Awards

Chery Australia’s 2026 CarExpert Awards results highlight two different aspects of the brand’s local product strategy. The Tiggo 4 was recognised as Best Affordable Small SUV for the second consecutive year, while the company’s upcoming ute concept received the Best Design award ahead of its Australian launch.

The Tiggo 4’s award reflects its positioning in one of the most competitive parts of the new-car market. CarExpert’s assessment pointed to a combination of standard equipment, safety technology, a turbocharged engine and a seven-year warranty, with an available hybrid powertrain offering an alternative for buyers focused on reducing fuel consumption. These attributes give the small SUV a broad appeal without relying on a single feature to define it.

Recognition for the Tiggo 4 also underlines the importance of accessible technology and equipment in the small-SUV segment. Its appeal is presented as a balance between everyday usability, contemporary features and a price-conscious ownership proposition, while the hybrid option extends the model’s reach to customers seeking a different approach to running costs.

The second award was directed at Chery’s upcoming ute, which is being developed for one of the world’s most competitive dual-cab markets. The concept’s Best Design recognition acknowledges its bold styling direction and modern interpretation of the segment. Although further details are yet to be announced, the award indicates that the ute will place considerable emphasis on distinctive design alongside the capability expected of this vehicle type.

Together, the awards show how Chery is pursuing two complementary paths in Australia: strengthening its presence in established passenger-vehicle categories while developing products intended to compete in more specialised segments. The Tiggo 4 represents the brand’s current value-focused SUV offering, whereas the upcoming ute points towards a broader future line-up with a stronger design identity.

• Tiggo 4: 2026 CarExpert Best Affordable Small SUV
• Upcoming Chery ute: 2026 CarExpert Best Design
• The Tiggo 4 is available with a hybrid powertrain
• Further Australian launch details for the ute are yet to be announced