5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Chery’s Fuel Consumption

Introduction: Save Fuel, Save Money

With rising fuel prices, every driver is looking for ways to maximize fuel efficiency. Chery’s turbocharged engines already offer impressive fuel economy, but small driving adjustments can help you go even further on every tank.

Here are five simple and effective ways to reduce your Chery’s fuel consumption, helping you save money and drive smarter.

1. Drive Smoothly & Avoid Sudden Acceleration

One of the biggest factors in fuel consumption is how you accelerate and brake.

How to Drive More Efficiently

• Accelerate gradually instead of flooring the accelerator.
• Maintain a steady speed, especially in city traffic.
• Use engine braking (taking your foot off the accelerator instead of braking hard).

Why It Works: Sudden acceleration and braking force the engine to work harder, consuming more fuel. By driving smoothly, you can cut fuel usage by up to 15%.

2. Keep Your Tires Properly Inflated

Under-inflated tires increase rolling resistance, forcing the engine to burn more fuel to keep moving.

Tire Pressure Tips for Better Fuel Economy

• Check tire pressure once a month (including the spare tire).
• Inflate tires to the recommended PSI (found in your Chery’s manual or driver-side door panel).
• Avoid over-inflating, as it reduces grip and increases tire wear.

Why It Works: Properly inflated tires can improve fuel efficiency by 3-5% and extend tire lifespan.

3. Plan Your Routes & Avoid Heavy Traffic

Sitting in stop-and-go traffic wastes fuel. Chery’s AI-powered navigation and real-time traffic updates help you find fuel-efficient routes.

How to Plan Smarter Routes

• Use Google Maps, Waze, or Chery’s built-in navigation to avoid traffic.
• Plan off-peak travel times to minimize idling.
• Choose routes with fewer stops and steady speeds.

Why It Works: Avoiding high-traffic areas can reduce fuel consumption by up to 20%, as idling and frequent braking burn more fuel.

4. Reduce Unnecessary Weight & Drag

Carrying extra weight increases fuel consumption, especially for compact and midsize SUVs.

Easy Ways to Lighten the Load

• Remove unused roof racks and carriers to reduce wind resistance.
• Clear out heavy, unnecessary items from the boot.
• Only fill the fuel tank three-quarters full if not traveling long distances.

Why It Works: Every 50kg of extra weight can increase fuel consumption by 2-3%.

5. Use Cruise Control & Eco Mode When Possible

Maintaining a constant speed reduces fuel waste, making Cruise Control and Eco Mode useful features in Chery’s Tiggo Series.

How These Features Help Save Fuel

• Cruise Control – Keeps a steady speed, preventing unnecessary acceleration.
• Eco Mode – Adjusts engine and transmission settings for better efficiency.
• Avoid using air conditioning excessively, as it can increase fuel usage.

Why It Works: Cruise Control can improve highway fuel economy by 7-14%, while Eco Mode fine-tunes performance to prioritize efficiency.

Final Thoughts: Drive Smarter & Save More

Reducing fuel consumption doesn’t require major sacrifices—just smarter driving habits and better vehicle maintenance.