A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
BOX and Tiggo 7 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
BOX starts ZAR 30,000 cheaperBOX from ZAR 399,900 · Tiggo 7 from ZAR 429,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
BOX
Tiggo 7
Maximum Power
BOX70 kW
Tiggo 7108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
BOX160 Nm
Tiggo 7210 Nm
Engine Size
BOXNot Applicable
Tiggo 71500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
BOX0 km/l
Tiggo 714.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
BOX0 mm
Tiggo 7154 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Dongfeng BOX
BOX E3 430
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
BOX
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
BOX
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 7 range
Facelift History
Current launch specification
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Electric city hatchback
SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1437 kg
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Length
4020 mm
4553 mm
Width
1810 mm
1862 mm
Height
1570 mm
1686 mm
Wheelbase
2663 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
154 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
140 mm
154 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
326 l
565 l
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1437 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1820 kg
1888 kg
Payload Capacity
450 kg
451 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
675 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
950 mm
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Engine
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
70 kW
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
160 Nm
210 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
140 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Yes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
42.3 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
40.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
430 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
60 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
6 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electronic shift-by-wire
Electric
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 Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
6 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Claimed Mileage
0 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
0 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
0 km/l
17.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2 / Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
DC fast charging | AC charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
51
Combined Driving Range
430
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
9.8
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
322 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
366 km
Not Applicable
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Yes
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1396 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Standard
USB Ports
USB-A | USB-C
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
12.8
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
12.8
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Dongfeng factory exterior colours
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
154 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
154 mm
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5 Year / 60 000 km
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Ownership Role
Dongfeng South Africa ownership programme
entry-value
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
South African retail / indicative price reference
entry-value
Starting Price
449900
429900
Starting Price Zar
449900
429900
Spec
BOX
Tiggo 7
Warranty
5 Years / 150000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This BOX and Tiggo 7 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: BOX 36 vs Tiggo 7 46.
Efficiency index: BOX 90 vs Tiggo 7 58.
Safety-equipment index: BOX 70 vs Tiggo 7 91.
Practicality index: BOX 47 vs Tiggo 7 60.
Ownership-cover index: BOX not separately scored vs Tiggo 7 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.
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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
Tiggo 7 leads by 6 points
BOX and Tiggo 7 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 7
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
BOX
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
47/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 7
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 58 pts for BOX
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 7 leads. However, BOX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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