Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Mazda All-New CX-5

2.5 Active Edition Auto FWD Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Upcoming

Launch price pending

Upcoming in South Africa Confirmed launch information and specifications remain visible while final availability is pending.

⚡ 132 kW 🔧 240 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

LiT MT Petrol Current

ZAR 279,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 83 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross: the short answer

All-New CX-5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 4 Cross remains close.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Maximum Power	All-New CX-5132 kW @ 6000 rpm	Tiggo 4 Cross83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque	All-New CX-5240 Nm @ 4000 rpm	Tiggo 4 Cross170 Nm
Engine Size	All-New CX-52488 cc	Tiggo 4 Cross1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	All-New CX-513.2 km/l	Tiggo 4 Cross14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance	All-New CX-5205 mm	Tiggo 4 Cross180 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Mazda All-New CX-5 2.5 Active Edition Auto FWD

Source type: Mazda Southern Africa

Evidence for Chery Tiggo 4 Cross LiT MT

Source type: Official South Africa OEM page / brochure

Model imagery

All-New CX-5 and Tiggo 4 Cross image comparison

Open an image for its full canonical file or visit the model page for the complete vehicle record.

Mazda All-New CX-5

Upcoming preview: exterior imagery only until the South African vehicle is released and its cabin is verified.

Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 1 for South African vehicle comparison — Upcoming Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 1.

Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Upcoming Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 2.

View 3 more All-New CX-5 images

Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Upcoming Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 3.

Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Upcoming Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 4.

Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Upcoming Mazda All-New CX-5 exterior view 5.

View All-New CX-5 model and variants

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 4 Cross exterior view 2.

View 8 more Tiggo 4 Cross images

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross exterior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 4 Cross exterior view 3.

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross exterior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 4 Cross exterior view 4.

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross exterior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 4 Cross exterior view 5.

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross interior view 1 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 4 Cross interior view 1.

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross interior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 4 Cross interior view 2.

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross interior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 4 Cross interior view 3.

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross interior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 4 Cross interior view 4.

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross interior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 4 Cross interior view 5.

View Tiggo 4 Cross model and variants

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

All-New CX-5

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Tiggo 4 Cross

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

All-New CX-5

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 4 Cross

Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Model Introduced Year	2026	2026
Generation	Third-generation Mazda CX-5 for South Africa	Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross range
Facelift History	All-new third-generation model; no facelift applies	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	2026	2026
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	upcoming	active
Segment	Medium SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	Passenger Vehicle	SUV
Tare Mass Kg	-	1309 kg

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Length	4690 mm	4351 mm
Width	1860 mm	1831 mm
Height	1695 mm	1662 mm
Wheelbase	2815 mm	2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	205 mm	180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	200 mm	180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	56 l	51 l
Boot/Cargo Space	466 l	340 l
Kerb Weight	1629 kg	1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	2190 kg	1684 kg
Payload Capacity	561 kg	375 kg
Towing Capacity	1500 kg	1300 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Number of Rows	2 rows	2 rows
Doors	5 doors	5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	6.0 m	5.5 m
Front Headroom	1007 mm	1010 mm
Rear Headroom	1020 mm	975 mm
Front Legroom	1058 mm	1040 mm
Rear Legroom	1012 mm	930 mm

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Engine	2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol	1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	2488 cc	1500 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	16	16
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Petrol injection
Compression Ratio	13.0:1	Not Officially Disclosed
Bore	89 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke	100 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power	132 kW @ 6000 rpm	83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque	240 Nm @ 4000 rpm	170 Nm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Transmission	6-Speed Automatic	Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed	187 km/h	Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h	10.4 sec	Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Normal, Sport	Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter	6500 rpm	Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio	81.0 kW/tonne	Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	147.3 Nm/tonne	Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Gearbox	6-Speed Automatic	5 MT
Drivetrain Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive	FWD
LSD Available	Not Available	Not Applicable
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters	Not Available	Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio	4.624	Not Applicable
Number of Gears	6	5
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Clutch Type	Not Applicable	Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	Standard
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Manual
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
4WD Engagement	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD Selector	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles	Not Available	Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	Torque Converter Automatic	5 MT
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	4x2	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds	6	5

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Claimed Mileage	13.2 km/l	14.3 km/l
City Mileage	Not Officially Disclosed	11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage	Not Officially Disclosed	16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	56 l	51 l
Emission Standard	Euro VI	Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Standard	Not Available
Real-world Mileage	13.2 km/l	14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres	56	51
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	Not Applicable

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Airbags	7	Multiple airbags
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Front and Rear	Standard
Front Parking Sensors	Standard	Not Available
AEB	Standard	Not Available
BA	Standard	Standard
Brake Override System	Standard	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	Standard	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Reminder	Front and Rear	Standard
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard
Knee Airbag	Standard	Not Available
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Not Available
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	Not Available
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	Not Available
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Standard
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert	Standard	Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	Not Available
Auto Highbeam	Standard	Not Available
Auto Wipers	Standard	Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Not Available
Park Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Around View Monitor	Not Available	Not Available
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	Not Available
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	Not Available

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Seat Material	Black Cloth	Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats	Not Available	Not Available
Ventilated Seats	Not Available	Not Available
Ambient Lighting	Multi-colour	Not Available
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat	40:20:40	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual (Driver & Passenger)	Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seat Trim	Black Cloth	Fabric
Front Shoulder Room	-	Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room	-	Not Available

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Climate Control	Dual-Zone Automatic	Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows	Front and Rear	Standard
Keyless Entry	Smart Keyless Entry	Standard
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Wireless Charging	Standard	Not Available
Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available
Electric Tailgate	Manual	Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Not Available
AC Type	Dual-Zone Automatic	Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length	-	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	-	Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded	-	Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm	-	Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm	-	Not Applicable

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Infotainment System	Mazda Connect	Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Standard
Android Auto	Wireless	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	8	4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster	10.25-inch	Standard
USB Ports	2 USB-C	Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen	12.9-inch	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen	12.9-inch	10.25-inch or larger by trim

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
LED Headlamps	Standard	Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	Not Available	Not Available
Roof Rails	Not Available	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	Aero Grey, Arctic White, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Navy Blue Mica, Polymetal Grey, Rhodium White, Soul Red Crystal	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights	Standard	Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available	Not Available

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Approach Angle	17.9 deg	Not Available
Departure Angle	23.3 deg	Not Available
Wading Depth	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Modes	Normal, Sport	Not Applicable
Locking Differential	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Breakover Angle	16.8 deg	Not Available
Ground Clearance Max	-	180 mm
Ground Clearance Min	-	180 mm

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Tyre Size	225/65 R17	215/60 R16
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Solid Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Temporary 155/80 R17	Not Available
Wheel Rim Size	17x7J	215/60 R16
Handbrake Type	Electronic Parking Brake	Electronic parking brake

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Torsion beam
Front Track Width	-	Not Available
Rear Track Width	-	Not Available

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
CO2 Emissions	174 g/km	159 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement	-	Petrol

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Service Plan	5 Years/Unlimited km	3 Years / 45 000 km

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Ownership Role	Upcoming exact South African retail grade with confirmed launch price	entry-value
Price Zar	570000 ZAR	279900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Announced launch price	entry-value
Starting Price	570000	279900
Starting Price Zar	570000	279900

Spec	All-New CX-5	Tiggo 4 Cross
Warranty	5 Years/Unlimited km	5 Years / 150 000 km

In depth: how these cars differ

This All-New CX-5 and Tiggo 4 Cross comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: All-New CX-5 52 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 38.

Efficiency index: All-New CX-5 52 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 56.

Safety-equipment index: All-New CX-5 98 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 91.

Practicality index: All-New CX-5 66 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 55.

Ownership-cover index: All-New CX-5 not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Cross not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100

Evidence-index readout

All-New CX-5 leads by 8 points

All-New CX-5 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 4 Cross remains close.

Evidence leader 68 /100

Lead 8 points

Data 82% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

All-New CX-5

82% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 98 Check Performance 52

Performance 52

Efficiency 52

Safety 98

Practicality 66

Leads by 8 points

Tiggo 4 Cross

65% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 38

Performance 38

Efficiency 56

Safety 91

Practicality 55

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance All-New CX-5 +14 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Cross +4 Safety All-New CX-5 +7 Practicality All-New CX-5 +11

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

All-New CX-5

Performance 52/100

Efficiency 52/100

Safety 98/100

Practicality 66/100

Tiggo 4 Cross

Performance 38/100

Efficiency 56/100

Safety 91/100

Practicality 55/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mazda All-New CX-5 leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts vs 60 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, All-New CX-5 leads. However, Tiggo 4 Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

All-New CX-5 vs Tiggo 4 Cross questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

Mazda All-New CX-5

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

Mazda All-New CX-5 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross: the short answer

Five key differences

All-New CX-5 and Tiggo 4 Cross image comparison

Mazda All-New CX-5

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

All-New CX-5

Tiggo 4 Cross

Which One's Right for You?

All-New CX-5

Tiggo 4 Cross

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

Specification Evidence Index

All-New CX-5 leads by 8 points

All-New CX-5

Tiggo 4 Cross

All-New CX-5

Tiggo 4 Cross

What the evidence means

Related comparisons

All-New CX-5 vs Tiggo 4 Cross questions