GWM H6 vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

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.

GWM H6 in South Africa

GWM H6

1.5T Hybrid LX Hybrid Current
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

Distinction 1.5T CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 389,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 108 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H6 vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: the short answer

H6 and Tiggo 7 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 7 Pro starts ZAR 200,000 cheaper H6 from ZAR 589,900 · Tiggo 7 Pro from ZAR 389,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H6 Tiggo 7 Pro
Maximum Power H6115 kW @ 5500 rpm Tiggo 7 Pro108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque H6260 Nm Tiggo 7 Pro210 Nm
Engine Size H61497 cc Tiggo 7 Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H617.2 km/l Tiggo 7 Pro14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance H6198 mm Tiggo 7 Pro210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

H6

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Tiggo 7 Pro

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

H6

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 7 Pro

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 Tiggo 7 Pro
CO2 Emissions G Km 134 -
CO2 Emissions 134 g/km Not Available
Euro Emission Standard Euro 5 -
Fuel Evaporation Control EVAP Canister -
Fuel Octane Requirement 95 Octane Unleaded Petrol
Green NCAP Rating 4/5 -
Hybrid System Type Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT) -
Idle CO2 Output 134 -
Noise Level Low -
Particulate Filter No -
Start Stop System Yes -
Variable Valve Timing Yes -
Spec H6 Tiggo 7 Pro
360 Degree Camera Yes Not Available
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Around View Monitor Yes Not Available
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Not Available
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Not Available
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Not Available
Blind Spot Warning Yes Not Available
Cruise Control Yes Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Not Available
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Not Available
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Not Available
Lane Keep Assist Yes Not Available
Park Assist Yes Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Standard
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Standard
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Available

In depth: how these cars differ

This H6 and Tiggo 7 Pro 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: H6 51 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 46.

Efficiency index: H6 70 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 59.

Safety-equipment index: H6 93 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 91.

Practicality index: H6 69 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 65.

Ownership-cover index: H6 65 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 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

H6 leads by 5 points

H6 and Tiggo 7 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 70 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 96% source coverage
70
#1 Evidence leader

H6

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 70
Safety 93
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Leads by 5 points
65
#2

Tiggo 7 Pro

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 46
Performance 46
Efficiency 59
Safety 91
Practicality 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 +5 Efficiency H6 +11 Safety H6 +2 Practicality H6 +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H6

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiggo 7 Pro

Performance 46/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H6 leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts vs 65 pts for Tiggo 7 Pro

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 leads. However, Tiggo 7 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H6 vs Tiggo 7 Pro questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.