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Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
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Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year
2019
2026
Generation
Fourth generation (JB74 series); entirely new K15B engine replaces previous K13B; AllGrip Pro 4WD system replaces previous generation's 4WD setup; new body retains ladder-frame construction and live rear axle from all previous generations
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Facelift History
Fourth-generation Jimny launched globally in 2018 and in SA in 2019; minor specification updates in 2021 including updated connectivity; 5-door Jimny Sierra launched globally in 2023 but not confirmed for SA as of end-2025; no mechanical changes to the 3-door SA model since launch
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Kinetic Yellow, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl
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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: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1115 kg
1387 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Length
3625 mm
4351 mm
Width
1645 mm
1831 mm
Height
1720 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2250 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
85 l
340 l
Kerb Weight
1110 kg
1387 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1435 kg
1905 kg
Payload Capacity
325 kg
518 kg
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
3 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
990 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
600 mm
930 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
180 mm
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Front Track Width
1265 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1265 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion beam
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
Front Suspension Type
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
MacPherson strut
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion beam
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
-
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
All Windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Key System
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Standard
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
AC Type
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Windows
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Push Button Start
-
Engine Start Stop
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Warranty
4 Years
-
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Front Power Outlet
2 x 12V Socket
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.3
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Glovebox Cooling
Front Door Pockets
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Windows
-
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Rear Defogger
Standard
-
Rear Seat Split
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Fabric
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size External Rear Spare
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Voice Command
Via Smartphone
-
Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
-
Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Bottle Holders
2
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital MID
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
-
Front Wiper
Standard
-
Front Wipers Type
Standard
-
Glove Box
Front Door Pockets
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key System
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
-
Mirror
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key System
-
Power Socket 12v
2 x 12V Socket
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key System
-
Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
-
Rim Size
15 Inches
215/60 R17
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Sound System
4
4-6
Source Model Column
jimny
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Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
-
Unlocking
Smart Key System
Standard
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key System
-
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key System
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
K15B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1462 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
74 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
130 Nm @ 4000 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
145 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
14.5 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
67.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
117.1 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
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine Position
Longitudinal Front-Mounted
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Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.090:1
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.8
-
Number of Gears
4
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
4-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
4
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
12.7 km/l
14.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.9 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.9 km/l
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
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
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
Standard
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
6
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Jimny
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
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
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 Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Front Camera
Not Available
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Parking Sensor
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
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 and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Folding Rear Seats
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
-
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
1270 mm
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1155 mm
Not Available
Cup Holders
2
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Polyurethane / synthetic
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital MID
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
Front Door Pockets
-
60 40 Split Seat
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Fabric Seats
Fabric
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Armrest Rear
Not Available
-
Boot Space Seats Down
377
-
Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, hill-hold control, dual front airbags, ABS and EBD, 4WD mode selector, fold-flat rear seats for cargo, snorkel available as dealer-fitted accessory
-
Interior Trim Colour
2
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
-
Interior Colours
2
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
-
Seat Belt Warning
All Seats
-
Seat Fold Type
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
-
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
4-6
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue with Digital MID
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Standard
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
-
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Audio
Standard
-
Audio Speakers
4
4-6
Audio System
Standard
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Multi Information Display
Analogue with Digital MID
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Via Smartphone
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wired Apple CarPlay
-
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Black 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 with Black Contrast Roof Option
-
Wing Mirror Type
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
-
Door Handle Finish
Black Door Handles
-
Body Type
SUV
-
DRL
LED DRLs
Standard
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
-
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRLs
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Black Door Handles
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Windows
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector Headlamps
-
Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
-
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
-
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Approach Angle
36 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
50 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available — AllGrip PRO 2H / 4H / 4L Transfer Modes
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Standard Skid Plates
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
27 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Front and Rear Recovery Hooks
-
4WD System Type
AllGrip PRO — Part-Time 4WD with Low-Range Gearbox
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Standard
Ramp-over Angle
27 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
36 deg
-
Breakover Angle
27 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
50 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
180 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
-
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Tyre Size
195/80 R15
215/60 R17
Wheel Type
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size External Rear Spare
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
265 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
220 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
-
Tyre Load Index
96
-
Tyre Speed Rating
S
-
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
215/60 R17
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size External Rear Spare
Not Available
Tyre Type
195/80 R15
-
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
215/60 R17
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size External Rear Spare
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
-
Wheel Size Type
15 Inches
-
Wheels
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
-
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,500–R3,000 per Service
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
-
Engine Oil Capacity
3.7 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
-
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
5 Years / 60 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
5 Years / 60 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
-
Service Plan
Not Included
5 Years / 60 000 km
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
-
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Warranty Years
5
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 Years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
-
Basic Warranty
5
5 Years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Warranty
5
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km
123 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
69 dB
-
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
-
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)
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
148
-
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7.0 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
0
-
Spec
Jimny
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Ownership Role
Flagship
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
466900 ZAR
439900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
466900
439900
Starting Price Zar
466900
439900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jimny 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: Jimny 29 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62.
Efficiency index: Jimny 61 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75.
Safety-equipment index: Jimny 88 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91.
Practicality index: Jimny 44 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57.
Ownership-cover index: Jimny 71 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 14 points
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jimny remains close.
Performance
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +33
Efficiency
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +14
Safety
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +3
Practicality
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +13
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
Jimny
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
44/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 57 pts for Jimny
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads. However, Jimny may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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