The design of the Tiggo 5x was originally previewed by the Concept Beta that was first displayed in April 2014 at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.

Introduced in 2019, it is equipped with a 53.6 kWh battery and delivering a range of 401 km (249 mi) (NEDC), with the Tiggo e drivetrain producing 95 kW (127 hp; 129 PS) of power, and 250 N⋅m (25.5 kg⋅m; 184 lb⋅ft) of torque.

[9] The second facelift was launched in 2020, featuring a further updated front fascia inline with the second-generation Tiggo 7.

The third facelift, currently dedicated to the export-market Tiggo 4 models, was revealed in April 2024 during the 2024 Chery International Business Conference in Wuhu, Anhui.

Changes include a redesigned front and rear fascia designs, along with new headlight units taken from the second-generation Tiggo 7 and a new C-pillar decoration.

[10] It also uses the updated interior dashboard design that was first introduced in the second-facelift-based Tiggo 4 Pro in Russia on March 2024.

It was revealed in 16 September 2024, with prices announced at the same time, while sales commenced in October 2024 for the 2025 model year.

[14] After being delayed through two years,[15] the model was instead re-introduced with its original Tiggo 5x nameplate in February 2024 at the 31st Indonesia International Motor Show.

An updated version, based on the export-market 2024 facelifted model, named the Tiggo Cross was introduced in February 2025 at the 32nd Indonesia International Motor Show.

[24] It is locally assembled under license at Ghandhara Nissan's plant in Karachi, with production commenced on 31 March 2022.

[28] The facelifted model, marketed as the Tiggo 5x Pro, was revealed in April 2022 at the 17th Manila International Auto Show.

[29] A hybrid variant with a 1.5-litre turbocharged 48V mild-hybrid petrol was introduced in April 2023 at the 18th Manila International Auto Show.

For the facelift, the 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol was replaced by a 2.0-litre unit, with transmission options include a 5-speed manual and CVT.

[35] To commemorate Chery's 15-year existence in the Russian market, the Limited Edition model of the Tiggo 4 was made available respectively on the Techno and Cosmo variants in December 2020, with only 515 units were sold.

Engine and transmission options were carried over from the regular version, including a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol (Action and Family) and a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol (Travel and Style), with CVT is standard across the range while the 5-speed manual is optional on the Action variant.

For the second facelift, the Tiggo 4 is available with three variants, namely Active, Prime and Ultra, while it is only available with one powertrain option; a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with 6-speed DCT.

[47] A panel van version, based on the LiT, was revealed in August 2024 at the 2024 Kyalami Festival of Motoring.

[54] For the Brazilian market, the Tiggo 5x was first introduced in November 2018 at the 30th São Paulo International Motor Show, retaining its original name,[55] and launched on 11 December 2018.

Trim levels include the T and TXS, with its initial powertrain option is a 1.5-litre turbocharged flex-fuel engine with 6-speed DCT.

[59] The second facelift, renamed to Tiggo 5x Pro, was revealed for the Brazilian market in 17 February 2022,[60] and went on sale in the following end of that same month.

The facelifted model was revealed in June 2021 at the 2021 Milano Monza Open-Air Motor Show,[71] with sales commenced in January 2022.