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.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Camry and Tiggo 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Camry:
last listed from
ZAR 659,900
·
Tiggo 9:
current from
ZAR 689,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Camry
Tiggo 9
Maximum Power
Camry160 kW @ 5700 rpm
Tiggo 9187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Camry221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Tiggo 9390 Nm
Engine Size
Camry2487 cc
Tiggo 92000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Camry19.2 km/l
Tiggo 912.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
Camry140 mm
Tiggo 9147 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Camry
2.5 Hybrid XSE CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Camry
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 9
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Camry
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tiggo 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Model Introduced Year
2019
2026
Generation
Current generation Camry on TNGA platform
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 range
Facelift History
Latest generation with hybrid technology
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2021
2026
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
active
Segment
Sedan
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1575 kg
1980 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Length
4885 mm
4810 mm
Width
1840 mm
1925 mm
Height
1445 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
65 l
Boot/Cargo Space
493 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2055 kg
2587 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
607 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1425 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
986 mm
1025 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1037 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
899 mm
960 mm
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Front Track Width
1575 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1580 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Engine
2.5L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2487 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 5700 rpm
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
390 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
e-CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
AWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Electric
Drivetrain
FWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
12.0 km/l
City Mileage
16 km/l
9.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
14.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
65 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
12.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
65
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
Camry
Tiggo 9
Airbags
9
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
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Seat Material
Leather Sport
Leatherette / leather
Seat Adjustment
Electric 8-Way
-
Heated Seats
Front
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Power
Seat Trim
Yes
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Climate Control
Dual Zone Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Automatic
Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Automatic
Automatic
Rim Size
18-inch Sport Alloy
20-inch alloy
Sound System
10
8
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
2065 l
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
8
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital
Standard
USB Ports
3
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Audio Speakers
10
8
Infotainment Screen
10.1
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.1
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Sport Rear Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
DRL
LED
Standard
Led Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Standard
Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Headlight Type
Full LED
Standard
Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Approach Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
140 mm
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
140 mm
147 mm
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Tyre Size
235/45 R18
20-inch alloy
Wheel Type
18-inch Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch Sport Alloy
20-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
18-inch Sport Alloy
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Yes
Electronic parking brake
Wheels
18-inch Sport Alloy
-
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Service Interval
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R7,500
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Service Plan
Yes
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Warranty Years
3
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
7 Year / 200 000 km
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
CO2 Emissions
93 g/km
197 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid
-
Noise Level
64 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Not confirmed
Petrol
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Real-world City Mileage Min
14 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
18 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
22 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
19
-
Spec
Camry
Tiggo 9
Ownership Role
Private and family
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
749900 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
749900
779900
Starting Price Zar
749900
779900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Camry and Tiggo 9 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: Camry 59 vs Tiggo 9 80.
Efficiency index: Camry 79 vs Tiggo 9 47.
Safety-equipment index: Camry 98 vs Tiggo 9 94.
Practicality index: Camry 61 vs Tiggo 9 67.
Ownership-cover index: Camry 43 vs Tiggo 9 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 9 leads by 5 points
Camry and Tiggo 9 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 9
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
47/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Camry
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 69 pts for Camry
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 leads. However, Camry may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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