Public crash test showcases Chery’s role in continuous real-world safety advocacy

WUHU 26 April 2026 – In a bold public demonstration of real-world safety performance, Chery conducted a three-vehicle composite crash test of the Chery TIGGO 9 during the 2026  International Business Summit.  

Held at the Longshan Test Centre and witnessed by global dealers, international media, the  test simulated complex, high-risk traffic collisions to transparently assess the safety  capabilities of the TIGGO family’s flagship SUV further proving its commitment towards being  the safest vehicle for families.  

Designed around high-risk traffic scenarios, the test evaluated the overall safety performance  of the Chery TIGGO 9, while also highlighting the safety robustness of the Chery TIGGO 7,  which formed part of the composite collision setup. 

“Families do not encounter safety risks in controlled environments,” said Gavin Liang, Deputy  General Manager of Chery. 

He added that growing traffic complexity has driven Chery to prioritise real-world safety  validation that reflects everyday driving conditions. 

Global dealers and the international media taking a closer look at the vehicles. 

Unlike standardised single-impact crash tests, this public validation focused on high-risk multi vehicle accident scenarios, replicating continuous loading conditions caused by simultaneous 

front and rear impacts. These situations are commonly seen in real-world traffic, including  highway chain collisions and vehicles struck from both directions while waiting at intersections. 

During the test in Wuhu, the Chery TIGGO 9 served as the core test vehicle, sustaining a 50  km/h frontal impact from a Chery TIGGO 7, while being simultaneously rear-ended at 40 km/h by another vehicle.  

Under these superimposed bidirectional forces and continuous impacts, the vehicle’s  structural rigidity, restraint system coordination, and post-collision emergency response  capabilities were subjected to demands far exceeding conventional crash testing.  

The Chery TIGGO 9’s passenger compartment remained structurally intact, with no significant  deformation to the A, B, C, or D pillars, and sufficient survival space fully preserved. 

All major restraint systems deployed and functioned precisely as designed with front airbags,  side airbags, and side curtain airbags deployed as intended, while pretensioner seat belts  responded effectively. 

All four doors unlocked automatically and could be opened normally, ensuring post-collision  rescue accessibility. No fuel leakage was detected, and the hazard warning lights were  activated.

Its high-rigidity body structure incorporates 85% high-strength steel, including 21%  hot-stamped steel, reinforcing critical areas of the passenger compartment. An optimised  load-transfer architecture enables impact energy to be dispersed and absorbed more  effectively, reducing deformation risks during severe collisions. 

Complementing the structure is a comprehensive safety system comprising ten airbags,  load-limiting seat belts, post-collision automatic door unlocking, and hazard warning functions,  forming a multi-stage protection framework that safeguards occupants before, during, and  after impact. 

Together with Chery TIGGO 7’s proven structural performance during the composite crash,  the test demonstrated Chery’s ability to deliver consistent, high-level safety across the Chery TIGGO family, not only in flagship models but throughout the lineup. 

Chery’s leadership in safety extends far beyond a single event. Backed by a robust R&D  capability, multiple Chery models have consecutively achieved 5-star safety ratings from Euro  NCAP, ANCAP, and ASEAN NCAP.

“As families grow, expectations for safety grow with them, 

“Chery will continue to push boundaries, advance safety technology, and validate our vehicles  openly, so that every journey feels safer, wherever in the world it takes place.” concluded Liang. 

Building on Global Safety Validation Across Multiple Markets 

This latest composite crash verification follows a series of high-profile safety validations  conducted across multiple global markets, led by the successful battery fire safety test held in  Malaysia. 

Building on this milestone, Chery has carried out a comprehensive range of crash and safety  tests in several international markets, including prolonged seawater immersion assessments,  high-temperature desert exposure validation, offset frontal collision testing, battery penetration  resilience verification, and underbody abrasion evaluations.