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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.
Tiggo 4 Cross has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H1 remains close.
Recorded price context
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 229,900
·
Tiggo 4 Cross:
current from
ZAR 279,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Maximum Power
H178 kW @ 6000 rpm
Tiggo 4 Cross83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Tiggo 4 Cross170 Nm
Engine Size
H11497 cc
Tiggo 4 Cross1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H17.0 km/l
Tiggo 4 Cross14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
H1160 mm
Tiggo 4 Cross180 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.
GWM H1
1.5 LS
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)
H1
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 4 Cross
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
H1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 4 Cross
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor.
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross range
Facelift History
H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2017
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1309 kg
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Length
4002 mm
4351 mm
Width
1740 mm
1831 mm
Height
1567 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 l
340 l
Kerb Weight
1650 kg
1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1770 kg
1684 kg
Payload Capacity
550 kg
375 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
975 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1020 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
840 mm
930 mm
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Front Track Width
1490 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1480 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Bar
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion beam
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1100 l
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1100 l
Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Manual Fold
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard Driver
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
-
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Limiter
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
15 Inches
215/60 R16
Sound System
4
4-6
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
GW4G15
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
170 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
155 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
6-Speed CVT
5 MT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.94:1
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.2
-
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Automatic CVT
Manual
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Electronic automatic gear selector
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electronic automatic gear selector
Manual
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
5 MT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Open differential with electronic traction control
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Claimed Mileage
7.0 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
6.8 km/l
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.2 km/l
16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
7.0 km/l
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
42
51
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
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Airbags
4
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Not Available
-
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Seats
Standard
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Rating
4
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric or cloth trim
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
-
Front Armrest
Front Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
1190 mm
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1150 mm
Not Available
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Polyurethane / synthetic
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue Speedometer
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather upholstery
Fabric
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
No
Standard
Android Auto
No
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4-6
Navigation System
No
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Standard
USB Ports
1
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
No
Standard
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
-
Voice Recognition
Not Available
-
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
7
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Speakers
4
4-6
Infotainment Screen
7
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
7
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
LED Headlamps
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Plastic Body Cladding
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
-
Wing Mirror Type
Manual Black Mirrors
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
-
Door Handle Finish
Body-Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
Not Available
Standard
Led Headlights
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamps
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Headlight Type
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Approach Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
27 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
180 mm
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tyre Size
195/65R15
215/60 R16
Wheel Type
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
254 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
200 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Drum Rear
-
Tyre Load Index
89
-
Tyre Speed Rating
T
-
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
215/60 R16
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
215/60 R16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Wheels
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Service Interval
15000
-
Approx Service Cost
1500
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
-
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000
-
First Service At
1000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
3 Years / 45 000 km
Service Intervals
15000
-
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Warranty Years
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km
159 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
71 dB
-
Variable Valve Timing
Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Applicable
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.8 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7.2 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
7.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
9.0 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
0
-
Spec
H1
Tiggo 4 Cross
Ownership Role
GWM South Africa ownership programme
entry-value
Price Zar
279900 ZAR
279900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current model/derivative retail or starting-price reference
entry-value
Starting Price
279900
279900
Starting Price Zar
279900
279900
In depth: how these cars differ
This H1 and Tiggo 4 Cross 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: H1 30 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 38.
Efficiency index: H1 35 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 56.
Safety-equipment index: H1 70 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 91.
Practicality index: H1 64 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 55.
Ownership-cover index: H1 44 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 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 4 Cross leads by 11 points
Tiggo 4 Cross has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H1 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 4 Cross
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 4 Cross
leads the specification evidence index with 60 pts
vs 49 pts for H1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 4 Cross leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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