Chery has made history in South Africa by successfully conducting Africa’s first real-world dual-vehicle collision test. On 20 August, two Tiggo 9 SUVs collided in a controlled 50% offset head-on crash while travelling at 50 km/h. The demonstration was designed to prove that the Tiggo 9 delivers world-class protection in one of the most dangerous accident scenarios on the continent.

Unlike conventional single-vehicle barrier tests, a dual-vehicle crash scenario places far greater stress on both of the vehicles. This is because energy is distributed between two moving masses rather than being absorbed by a static wall. For South African motorists, this test is particularly relevant: research shows that head-on collisions in the country occur more frequently and have a higher fatality rate than the global average.

Verene Petersen, National Brand and Marketing Manager at Chery South Africa, notes that the dual-vehicle crash test was more than just a technical trial. “It represented a milestone in African automotive safety – the first of its kind, carried out in a country where road safety is an urgent priority.

South Africans deserve proof, not promises. By bringing this pioneering test to Johannesburg, we wanted to show that Chery vehicles can stand up to the toughest real-world challenges. The Tiggo 9 protected its passengers exactly as designed, and that gives families real confidence when they choose our brand.

During the test, the two Tiggo 9 SUVs crashed into each other head-on at 50 km/h. Instead of hitting squarely, they collided with only half of their front