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Ford Everest vs Chery Tiggo V: the short answer
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Specification
Everest
Tiggo V
Maximum Power
Everest184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Tiggo V-
Maximum Torque
Everest600 Nm
Tiggo V-
Engine Size
Everest2993 cc
Tiggo V-
Combined Fuel Economy
Everest11.8 km/l
Tiggo V-
Ground Clearance
Everest226 mm
Tiggo V220 mm
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Model Introduced Year
2015
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Generation
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
Upcoming first South African-market Chery Tiggo V family and leisure SUV; final retail derivative matrix pending
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
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Facelift Launched Since
2022
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
Large SUV
Three-row family SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Length
4914 mm
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Width
1923 mm
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Height
1842 mm
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Wheelbase
2900 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
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Kerb Weight
2450 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
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Payload Capacity
680 kg
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Towing Capacity
3500 kg
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Seating Capacity
7 seats
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Number of Rows
3 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
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Front Headroom
972 mm
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Rear Headroom
953 mm
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Front Legroom
1058 mm
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Rear Legroom
912 mm
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
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Rear Suspension
Not Available
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Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
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Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Power Windows
Not Available
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Keyless Entry
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Not Available
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Wireless Charging
Not Available
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
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Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Not Available
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
everest
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Air Conditioning
Not Available
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Chery sixth-generation CSH hybrid system
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
2993 cc
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Cylinders
6
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Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves
24
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
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Compression Ratio
16.0:1
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
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Maximum Torque
600 Nm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
4WD
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Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
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Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
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Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
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Drivetrain Layout
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
10
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
10-Speed Automatic
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Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
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4WD Engagement
Available
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4WD Hi Range
Available
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4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
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4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
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Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
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Axle Layout
4x4
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
10
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
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City Mileage
9.9 km/l
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Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
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Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
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Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
80
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
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Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Airbags
6
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ABS
Not Available
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Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
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Traction Control
Not Available
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Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Hill Start Assist
Not Available
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Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
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Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Not Available
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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Driver Airbag
Not Available
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EBD
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Not Available
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Passenger Airbag
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
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Side Airbags
Not Available
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Stability Control
Not Available
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TCS
Not Available
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Not Available
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Cruise Control
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
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Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Rear View Camera
Not Available
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
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EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Reverse Camera
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Seat Material
Not Applicable
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
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Interior Colour Options
5
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
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Interior Colours
5
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Infotainment System
SYNC
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Apple CarPlay
Not Available
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Android Auto
Not Available
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
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Number of Speakers
Not Available
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
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USB Ports
Not Available
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Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
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Infotainment Screen
SYNC
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Connected Services
SYNC
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Touchscreen
SYNC
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
LED Headlamps
Not Available
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Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
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Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
5
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Body Type
SUV
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Exterior Colour Options
5
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Headlights
Not Available
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Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
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Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
226 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
226 mm
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Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Tyre Size
Not Available
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Front Brake Type
Not Available
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Rear Brake Type
Not Available
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
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Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Run Flat Tyres
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Standard
Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
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Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
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Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
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Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
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Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Variable Valve Timing
No
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Service Plan
Not Available
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Spec
Everest
Tiggo V
Ownership Role
Flagship
Upcoming South African family and leisure vehicle
Price Zar
1340000 ZAR
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Pricing Role
Current listed price
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
1340000
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Starting Price Zar
1340000
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Everest and Tiggo V comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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