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CX-3
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Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
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Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Current first-generation DK-series Mazda CX-3
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Facelift History
The CX-3 has received successive equipment and design updates since its 2015 debut; Carbon and Individual now sit together at the top of the South African range.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2015
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact crossover
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
1387 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Length
4275 mm
4351 mm
Width
1765 mm
1831 mm
Height
1542 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
230 l
340 l
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1387 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1735 kg
1905 kg
Payload Capacity
465 kg
518 kg
Towing Capacity
850 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.5 m
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
888 mm
930 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
180 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
975 mm
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Front & Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1140 l
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
13.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
91.2 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
206 Nm @ 2800 rpm
310 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
197 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
90.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
162.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Gearbox
6-Speed Auto
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.325
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
1 DHT
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
Hybrid DHT
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
14.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.7 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
48 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro stage IV
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
48
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
15.9 km/l
18.5 km/l
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front & Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front & Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Seat Material
Black Leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1360 mm
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1281 mm
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
(60:40)
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Manual
Seat Trim
Black Leather
Fabric
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Infotainment System
Standard
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
7
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
8-Inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
8-Inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Black Metallic + Machining
-
Exterior Colour Options
Aero Grey, Snowflake White Pearl, Jet Black, Machine Grey, Polymetal Grey, Platinum Quartz and Soul Red Crystal are listed, with Carbon availability limited to selected finishes.
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Standard
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Departure Angle
25.7 deg
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Sport
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
180 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Tyre Size
215/50R18
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare 185/60 R16
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18 X 7.0 J
215/60 R17
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Front Suspension
Macpherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam axle
Torsion beam
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
123 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Service Plan
3 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Ownership Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
551600 ZAR
439900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
551600
439900
Starting Price Zar
551600
439900
Spec
CX-3
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Warranty
5 Years/Unlimited km
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This CX-3 and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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: CX-3 47 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62.
Efficiency index: CX-3 61 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75.
Safety-equipment index: CX-3 84 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91.
Practicality index: CX-3 48 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57.
Ownership-cover index: CX-3 not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads by 11 points
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while CX-3 remains close.
Performance
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +15
Efficiency
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +14
Safety
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +7
Practicality
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +9
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
57/100
CX-3
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
48/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 60 pts for CX-3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads. However, CX-3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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