Geely says no Boyue Pro for us, Chery says Malaysians deserve the best Pro models
Eric · Feb 13, 2022 02:00 PM
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While Malaysians have to sit out from the highest range Pro versions of Geely models (looking at you Boyue Pro and Binyue Pro), it's a very different story for Chery and their imminent debut in Malaysia in Q3 2022.
Chery will be debuting not one, but three Pro-badged models upon their return to Malaysia later this year, including the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, and Chery Tiggo 8 Pro.
This is marks a very different strategy compared to their fellow countrymen Geely and their local partner Proton, who have yet to introduce Pro variants of their models.
What is the Pro version of Chery's model supposed to be?
The short and simple answer is that Chery’s Pro line-up are its most updated and most featured-packed models, and Chery has seen fit to offer their most equipped models to overseas customers.
More importantly, Chery offers support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay on their export models, including the Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 7 Pro, and Tiggo 8 Pro.
Recall that Geely currently offers Pro variants of their SUVs, including the Geely Boyue Pro (Proton X70 to us) and Geely Binyue Pro (Proton X50 to us).
Despite both the X50 and X70 tracing their roots to the aforementioned SUVs, there has been no indication of Proton having plans to introduce Pro variants of the X50 and X70. While the facelifted Proton X70 is on the horizon, we doubt that the model will be getting the suave Boyue Pro’s looks and features.
One reason is because of how China-centric the Boyue Pro’s GKUI19 infotainment system is, and it will take Proton a lot of development and investment to adapt it for Malaysia.
What else can we expect from Chery?
The first model to be launched under its Chery 4.0 generation range is the Chery Omoda 5. Production of this sleek SUV has begun at Chery's production facility in Anhui, China.
In a press release, Chery said that the Omoda 5 will be exported to a number of right-hand drive countries, including Malaysia and Australia. Excited yet? Watch this space.
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