Lexus GX vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

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.

Lexus GX

GX 550 Overtrail Petrol Automatic 10-speed

ZAR 1,856,600 ex-showroom

⚡ 260 kW 🔧 650 Nm ⛽ 8.1 km/l

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Comfort HEV Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 439,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm ⛽ 18.5 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance GX

⛽ Fuel Economy Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

🛡 Safety GX

📦 Practicality GX

🔑 Ownership GX

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV starts ZAR 1856600 cheaper GX from ZAR 1,856,600 · Tiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine Power	260 kW	150 kW
Torque	650 Nm	310 Nm
Engine Size	3500 cc	1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage	8.1 km/l	18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance	220 mm	180 mm
Boot / Load Bay	1063 l	-
Airbags	Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee,Front Side,Passenger Knee	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	2475-2515 kg	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	7 years / 100,000km	5 Years / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

GX holds a noticeable edge over Tiggo 4 Cross HEV, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance GX +34 pts

Efficiency Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +41 pts

Safety GX +19 pts

Practicality GX +18 pts

Ownership GX +38 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

GX

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

GX

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year	2025	2026
Generation	Third-generation Lexus GX 550 body-on-frame luxury SUV	Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Facelift History	All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	All-new GX 550 launched in South Africa in 2025 with Overtrail and SE grades	2026
Facelift Version Ending	Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	active
Segment	Luxury SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Ground Clearance	220 mm	180 mm
Wheelbase	2850 mm	2610 mm
Length	5015 mm	4351 mm
Width	2000 mm	1831 mm
Height	1870 mm	1662 mm
Kerb Weight	2475-2515 kg	-
Gross Vehicle Weight	3110 kg	1905 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	1063 l	-
Towing Capacity	3500 kg	-
Front Track Width	1687 mm	-
Rear Track Width	1688 mm	-
Turning Radius	6.0 m	-
Load Bed Length	1063 l	-
Load Bed Width	-	-
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	595-635 kg	-
Boot Volume	1063 l	-
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 l	-
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	3110 kg	1905 kg
Ground Clearance Max	220 mm	180 mm
Ground Clearance Min	220 mm	180 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	220 mm	180 mm
Height Mm	1870 mm	1662 mm
Length Mm	5015 mm	4351 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	1063 l	-
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	595-635 kg	-
Cargo Volume	1063 l	-
Tare Mass Kg	2475-2515 kg	-
Turning Circle	6.0 m	-
Turning Circle M	6.0 m	-
Width Mm	2000 mm	1831 mm
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	-	-

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine	3.5-litre Petrol SFI + D-4ST	1.5L hybrid petrol
Engine Type	3.5-litre Petrol SFI + D-4ST	1.5L hybrid petrol
Displacement	3500 cc	1.5 cc
Cylinders	V-Type 6	4
Power	260 kW	150 kW
Power @ RPM	4800-5200	5500
Torque	650 Nm	310 Nm
Torque @ RPM	2000-3600	1750-4000
Fuel System	Petrol SFI + D-4ST	Petrol injection
Turbocharger	Turbocharged	-
Top Speed	175 km/h	-
0-100 km/h	7.0 sec	-
Cylinder Bore	85.5 mm	-
Piston Stroke	100.0 mm	-
Power	349 bhp	201.2 bhp
Cylinder Layout	V-Type 6	Inline
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged	Naturally aspirated
Engine Type Config	3.5-litre Petrol SFI + D-4ST	1.5L hybrid petrol
0–100 km/h	7.0 sec	-
Engine Displacement	3500 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	3500 cc	1.5 cc
Acceleration 0 100	7.0 sec	-
Engine Config	3.5-litre Petrol SFI + D-4ST	1.5L hybrid petrol
Engine Cylinders	V-Type 6	4
Engine Displacement Cc	3500 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Power kW	260 kW	150 kW
Engine Torque Nm	650 Nm	310 Nm
Induction	Turbocharged	Naturally aspirated
Max Power kW	260 kW	150 kW
Max Torque Nm	650 Nm	310 Nm
Maximum Power	260 kW	150 kW
Maximum Torque	650 Nm	310 Nm
Power kW Rpm	4800-5200	5500
Torque Nm Rpm	2000-3600	1750-4000
Turbo Type	Turbocharged	-
Valves per Cylinder	-	16
Compression Ratio	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Fuel Grade Required	-	Petrol
Engine Valves	-	16

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transmission	Automatic 10-speed	Automatic
Drive Type	4WD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	4WD	FWD
Differential Lock	Rear	-
Paddle Shifters	Standard	Standard
Number of Gears	10 km/h	Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type	Automatic 10-speed	Automatic
Drivetrain	4WD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic 10-speed	Automatic
4WD Engagement	Full-time four-wheel drive	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard	Standard
Gearbox Type	Automatic 10-speed	Automatic
Axle Layout	4WD	FWD
Transmission Speeds	10 km/h	Hybrid DHT
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Clutch Type	-	Automatic clutch
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Low Range	-	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Claimed Mileage	8.1 km/l	18.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 l	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	Standard	Standard
Average Fuel Consumption	12.3 l/100km	5.4 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	12.3 l/100km	5.4 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	12.3 l/100km	5.4 l/100km
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	12.3 l/100km	5.4 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	12.3 l/100km	5.4 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	12.3 l/100km	5.4 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	80 l	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Hybrid
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-
City Mileage	-	-
Highway Mileage	-	-
Emission Standard	-	Euro VIb
Real-world Mileage	8.1 km/l	18.5 km/l
Low Range Ratio	-	-

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Airbags	Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee,Front Side,Passenger Knee	Multiple airbags
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard,,	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard Rear door	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard 2	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band	Standard
Alarm System	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Front + Rear	Standard
Front Parking Sensors	Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking	-
AEB	Standard	-
BA	Standard	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	Standard	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -	Standard
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard,,	Standard
Knee Airbag	Standard	-
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Siren/ Alarm,Immobiliser,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band	-
Brake Override System	-	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive,All Speed	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive,All Speed	-
Lane Keep Assist	Standard Lane Trace Assist	-
Lane Departure Warning	Standard Lane Trace Assist	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard Safe Exit Assist	-
Parking Sensors	Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking	Standard
Rear View Camera	EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor	Standard
360 Degree Camera	-	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	Standard	-
Auto Highbeam	Standard	-
Auto Wipers	Auto,Rainsensing	-
Drive Modes	Standard Eco,Normal,Sport,Sport S+,Comfort,Custom	Eco / Normal / Sport
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking	Standard
Reverse Camera	EMV// Multi Terrain Monitor	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive,All Speed	-
Around View Monitor	-	-
Blind Spot Warning	Standard Safe Exit Assist	-
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Park Assist	-	-

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Seat Material	Synthetic Leather	Fabric or cloth trim
Seat Adjustment	Driver + Passenger Power	-
Heated Seats	Standard Driver and Passenger only	-
Ventilated Seats	Standard Front only	-
Ambient Lighting	Standard	-
Folding Rear Seats	60:40 - Tumble	-
Rear Armrest	Standard	-
Cup Holders	Standard 8	-
Steering Wheel Material	3 Spoke/ Leather	Polyurethane / synthetic
Instrument Cluster Type	Standard TFT	-
Driver Lumbar Support	Driver 2-way,Power	-
60 40 Split Seat	60:40 - Tumble	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	Driver + Passenger Power	Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Driver + Passenger Power	Manual
Seat Trim	Synthetic Leather	Fabric

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Climate Control	Auto Dual zone,Nano	Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows	All/ All One Touch	Standard
Keyless Entry	Standard Smart Entry	Standard
Push Button Start	Push Start	Standard
Wireless Charging	Standard	-
Sunroof	Moonroof,Tilt & Slide	-
Electric Tailgate	Standard Power + Hatch	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	-
AC Type	Auto Dual zone,Nano	Manual / automatic by trim
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Electric
Heads Up Display	Standard	-
Seatbelt Reminder	Front + Rear	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Air Conditioning	Auto Dual zone,Nano	Manual / automatic by trim
Service Plan	-	5 Years / 60 000 km
Valves Per Cylinder	-	4

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Infotainment Screen	Lexus Premium/ EMV	Touchscreen infotainment
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	Standard 10	4-6
Navigation System	Standard/ EMV	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard TFT	Standard
USB Ports	Standard 6PCs	Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen Size	Lexus Premium/ EMV	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Audio Speakers	Standard 10	4-6
Audio System	Lexus Premium/ EMV	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	Standard 6PCs	-
Infotainment Screen	Lexus Premium/ EMV	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services	Standard	-
Touchscreen	Lexus Premium/ EMV	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Apple CarPlay	-	Standard
Android Auto	-	Standard

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
LED Headlamps	Standard	LED / halogen by trim
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard LED	Standard
Roof Rails	Standard	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	Graphite Black GF, Sonic Titanium, Terrane Khaki, Titanium Carbide Gray, White Quartz	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights	Standard	LED / halogen by trim
Panoramic Sunroof	-	-
Fog Lamps	-	-

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Approach Angle	27.0 deg	-
Departure Angle	22.0 deg	-
Terrain Modes	Standard	-
Locking Differential	Rear	-
4WD System Type	4WD	FWD
Approach Angle Deg	27.0 deg	-
Departure Angle Deg	22.0 deg	-
Crawl Control	Standard	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Breakover Angle	-	-

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Tyre Size	F:265-70 R18 Aluminum / R:265-70 R18 Aluminum	215/60 R17
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Full 265-70 R18 Aluminum	-
Wheel Rim Size	18	215/60 R17
Handbrake Type	Electric	Electronic parking brake

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Front Suspension	Double Wishbone -	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Four Link with Coil Spring -	Torsion beam

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Service Interval	12 months / 10,000km	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Standard

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
CO2 Emissions	279 g/km	123 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement	-	Petrol

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Ownership Role	Private luxury, family and business	mid-to-high value
Price Source	Lexus South Africa vehicle API checked 2026-07-17	Official model page price card
Price Zar	1856600 ZAR	439900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Top	mid-to-high value
Starting Price	1856600	439900
Starting Price Zar	1856600	439900

Spec	GX	Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Warranty	7 years / 100,000km	5 Years / 150 000 km

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

GX leads by 15 points

GX holds a noticeable edge over Tiggo 4 Cross HEV, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 82 /100

Lead 15 points

Data 79% confidence

#1 Winner

GX

79% data confidence 4 strong categories

Best at Performance 96 Check Efficiency 34

Performance 96

Efficiency 34

Safety 94

Practicality 85

Ownership 93

Leads by 15 points

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

68% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Efficiency 75 Check Ownership 55

Performance 62

Efficiency 75

Safety 75

Practicality 67

Ownership 55

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance GX +34 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +41 Safety GX +19 Practicality GX +18 Ownership GX +38

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

GX

Performance 96/100

Efficiency 34/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 85/100

Ownership 93/100

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Performance 62/100

Efficiency 75/100

Safety 75/100

Practicality 67/100

Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Lexus GX wins with 82 pts vs 67 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

In structured scoring, GX emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the GX edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: GX 34 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: GX 94, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: GX 93, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 55. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: GX 85, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 67. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: GX 96, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

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Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The GX edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The GX scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between GX and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: GX scores 96 vs 62.

Efficiency: GX scores 34 vs 75.

Safety: GX scores 94 vs 75.

Practicality: GX scores 85 vs 67.

Ownership: GX scores 93 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives GX the advantage in this comparison.

Lexus GX vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Lexus GX

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

GX

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Which One's Right for You?

GX

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

GX leads by 15 points

GX

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

GX

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down