Suzuki Jimny 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.

Suzuki Jimny

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 466,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

Distinction 1.5T CVT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 389,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 108 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tiggo 7 Pro

⛽ Fuel Economy Jimny

🛡 Safety Jimny

📦 Practicality Tiggo 7 Pro

🔑 Ownership Jimny

Tiggo 7 Pro starts ZAR 444900 cheaper Jimny from ZAR 444,900 · Tiggo 7 Pro from ZAR 389,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Engine Power	75 kW	108 kW
Torque	130 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Size	1462 cc	1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage	15.9 km/l	14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance	210 mm	-
Boot / Load Bay	85 l	475 l
Airbags	6	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	1115 kg	-
Seating Capacity	4	5
Warranty	5	5 Year / 150 000 km

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The Bottom Line

Both Jimny and Tiggo 7 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 7 Pro +14 pts

Efficiency Jimny +2 pts

Safety Jimny +7 pts

Practicality Tiggo 7 Pro +23 pts

Ownership Jimny +16 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jimny

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 7 Pro

Strengths

More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Jimny

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 7 Pro

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Engine	1.5L K15B 4-Cylinder Petrol	1.5T petrol
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated	1.5T petrol
Engine Code	K15B	-
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Inline
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Displacement	1462 cc	1.5 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	4	16
Cylinder Bore	74.0 mm	-
Piston Stroke	85.1 mm	-
Engine Position	Longitudinal Front-Mounted	-
Variable Valve Timing	VVT on Intake Camshaft	-
Turbocharger	-	Standard
Power	75 kW	108 kW
Power @ RPM	6,000 rpm	5500
Power	100 bhp	144.8 bhp
Torque	130 Nm	210 Nm
Torque @ RPM	4,000 rpm	1750-4000
Maximum Engine RPM	6800 rpm	-
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 l	-
Fuel Grade Required	93 RON Unleaded Petrol	Petrol
Top Speed	145 km/h	-
0-100 km/h	14.5 sec	-
Engine Displacement	1462 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Cc	1462 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Power kW	75 kW	108 kW
Engine Torque Nm	130 Nm	210 Nm
Max Power kW	75 kW	108 kW
Max Torque Nm	130 Nm	210 Nm
Maximum Torque	130 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Config	1.5L K15B 4-Cylinder Petrol	1.5T petrol
Engine Type Config	1.5L K15B 4-Cylinder Petrol	1.5T petrol
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Valves	4	16
Power kW Rpm	6,000 rpm	5500
Torque Nm Rpm	4,000 rpm	1750-4000
0–100 km/h	14.5 sec	-
Acceleration 0 100	14.5 sec	-
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	Single turbo
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
EV Range	-	-
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
System Output	-	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Engine Displacement Litres	1462 cc	1.5 cc
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	-
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	Petrol injection
Maximum Power	75 kW	108 kW
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)	-

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Number of Gears	4 km/h	CVT
Drive Type	4WD / AWD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range	FWD
Final Drive Ratio	4.090:1	-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	3.8	-
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm	Automatic clutch
LSD Available	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	-
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Speeds	4 km/h	CVT
Axle Layout	4WD / AWD	FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	-
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Low Range	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Transfer Case	Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Length	3625 mm	4500 mm
Width	1645 mm	1842 mm
Height	1720 mm	1705 mm
Wheelbase	2250 mm	2670 mm
Ground Clearance	210 mm	-
Kerb Weight	1115 kg	-
Gross Vehicle Weight	1555 kg	-
Max Payload	455 kg	-
Front Track Width	1265 mm	-
Rear Track Width	1265 mm	-
Turning Radius	4.9 m	-
Number of Doors	3	5
Seating Capacity	4	5
Boot Space	85 l	475 l
Boot Space Seats Folded	377 l	1500 l
Towing Capacity	1300 kg	-
Front Legroom	900 mm	-
Rear Legroom	600 mm	-
Front Headroom	990 mm	-
Rear Headroom	910 mm	-
Front Shoulder Room	1270 mm	-
Rear Shoulder Room	1155 mm	-
Boot Volume	85 l	475 l
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	-
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1555 kg	-
Ground Clearance Mm	210 mm	-
Height Mm	1720 mm	1705 mm
Length Mm	3625 mm	4500 mm
Width Mm	1645 mm	1842 mm
Payload Kg	455 kg	-
Ground Clearance Min	210 mm	-
Ground Clearance Max	210 mm	-
Turning Circle	4.9 m	-
Turning Circle M	4.9 m	-
Tare Mass Kg	1115 kg	-
Cargo Volume	85 l	475 l
Seats	4	5
Doors	3	5
Boot Space Seats Folded	377 l	1500 l
Load Bed Length	85 l	475 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Loadbox Length Mm	85 l	475 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Claimed Mileage	15.9 km/l	14.7 km/l
City Mileage	12.7 km/l	-
Highway Mileage	17.9 km/l	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	-
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro VIb
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Claimed Fuel Consumption	6.3 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	6.3 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	40 l	-
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Average Fuel Consumption	6.3 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Combined Consumption	6.3 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	6.3 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined	6.3 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	15.9 km/l	14.7 km/l
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
AC Charging Power	-	-
DC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Airbags	6	Multiple airbags
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control 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	-
Side Impact Beams	Standard	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	All Seats	Standard
Speed Alert System	Standard	-
Pedestrian Detection AEB	-	-
Front Parking Sensors	-	-
Safety Rating	Not Independently Rated	-
Whiplash Protection	Active Head Restraints on Front Seats	-
Lane Change Warning	-	-
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	-
TCS	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	-
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	-
BA	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
AEB	-	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	All Seats	Standard
Driver Airbag	6	Standard
Passenger Airbag	6	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Side Airbags	-	Standard
Curtain Airbags	-	Standard
Knee Airbag	-	-
Brake Override System	-	Standard
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	-

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-
Lane Keep Assist	-	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Standard
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	-	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	-	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Blind Spot Warning	-	-
Emergency Braking	-	-
Pre-Collision System	-	-
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Rear View Camera	Standard	-
Reversing Camera	Standard	-
Reverse Camera Type	Standard	-
Around View Monitor	-	-
Surround View Camera	-	-
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Parking Sensor	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Front Camera	-	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	-
EV Mode	-	-
Auto Lights	Standard	-
Auto Highbeam	-	-
Drive Modes	-	Eco / Normal / Sport
Park Assist	-	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	Standard	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Standard

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Seat Material	Fabric	Fabric or cloth trim
Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Heated Seats	-	-
Ventilated Seats	-	-
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Ambient Lighting	-	-
Folding Rear Seats	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	-
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Rear Armrest	-	-
Cup Holders	2	-
Rear AC Vents	-	-
Rear USB Ports	0	-
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue with Digital MID	-
Interior Colour Options	2	-
Driver Lumbar Support	-	-
Door Map Pockets	Front Door Pockets	-
Cargo Space	85	-
Boot Space Seats Up	85	-
Boot Space Seats Down	377	-
Seat Count	4	-
Seat Capacity	4	-
Seat Belt Warning	All Seats	-
Seat Trim	Fabric	Fabric
Fabric Seats	Fabric	-
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Fabric	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Driver Seat	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
60 40 Split Seat	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	Standard
Seat Fold Type	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	-
Armrest Front	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Armrest Rear	-	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	-	-
Interior Trim Colour	2	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	-	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual
Interior Colours	2	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Polyurethane / synthetic
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	-

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
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	-	-
Sunroof	-	-
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	-
Auto Dimming Mirror	-	-
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Standard	-
12V Accessory Socket	2 x 12V Socket	-
Speed Limiter	Standard	-
Payload Capacity	455	-
Variant Role	Performance-focused derivative	-
Ground Clearance Unladen	210	-
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Accelerator 0 100	14.5 sec	-
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	-
Gear Shift Type	4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter	Electric
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	6.3	-
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Vdc	Standard	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	-
TPMS	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Reminder	All Seats	Standard
Surround View Monitor	-	-
Sonar	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Seat Type	Fabric	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Rear Seat Split	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	-
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Bottle Holders	2	-
Rear Air Conditioning	-	-
Digital Speedometer	Analogue with Digital MID	-
Glovebox Cooling	Front Door Pockets	-
AC Type	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Manual / automatic by trim
Air Conditioning	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Manual / automatic by trim
Manual Aircon	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	-
Power Mirrors	All Windows	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Smart Key System	-
Remote Central Locking	Smart Key System	-
Passive Entry Start	Smart Key System	-
Push Button Start	Push Button Start	Standard
Engine Start Stop Button	Push Button Start	Standard
Wireless Charger	-	-
Panoramic Roof	-	-
Powered Tailgate	-	-
Lift Gate	-	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Windows	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)	-
Rear Defogger	Standard	-
Front Power Outlet	2 x 12V Socket	-
Power Socket 12v	2 x 12V Socket	-
Speed Alert System	Standard	-
Sound System	4	4-6
Steering Mounted Controls	Standard	-
Voice Command	Via Smartphone	-
Roof Rack Compatibility	-	-
Rear Wing	-	-
Mirror	Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors	-
Remote Side Mirror	Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors	-
Spare Wheel	Full Size External Rear Spare	-
Rim Size	15 Inches	18-inch alloy
Stabilizer Bar Front	Standard	-
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Standard	-
Sub Frame	Ladder Frame	-
Service Plan	Not Included	5 Year / 60 000 km
Engine Warranty	4 Years	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Source Model Column	jimny	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	Push Button Start	-
Unlocking	Smart Key System	Standard
Walk Away Lock	Smart Key System	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Smart Key System	-
Front Wiper	Standard	-
Front Wipers Type	Standard	-
Climate Zones	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	-
Auto Dimming Irvm	-	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	-	-
Centre Console	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	All Seats	-
Side Impact Bars	Standard	-
Engine Start Stop	Push Button Start	Standard
Electric Mirror Folding	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)	-
Trim Level	flagship	-
Glove Box	Front Door Pockets	-
Voice Command Support	Via Smartphone Mirroring	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable	-

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	Touchscreen infotainment
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
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
FM Radio	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Voice Recognition	Via Smartphone	-
AUX Input	-	-
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	-
Multi Information Display	Analogue with Digital MID	-
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Smartphone Connectivity	Wired Apple CarPlay	-
Connected Services	Standard	-
Audio Speakers	4	4-6
Rear Usb	2	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	-
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	-
Voice Control	Via Smartphone	-
Radio	Standard	-
Audio	Standard	-
Audio System	Standard	-
Wireless Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Standard

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRLs	Standard
Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	-
Roof Rails	-	Standard
Alloy Wheel Design	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	-	-
Body Cladding	Black Plastic Body Cladding	-
Rear Spoiler	-	-
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	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Windows	-
Panoramic Sunroof	-	-
Auto Headlights	Standard	-
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	LED / halogen by trim
Headlight Type	LED Projector Headlamps	LED / halogen by trim
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)	-
Led Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	LED / halogen by trim
Headlamp Levelling	LED Projector Headlamps	-
Daytime Running Lights	LED DRLs	Standard
DRL	LED DRLs	Standard
Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Front Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	-
Rear Spoiler	-	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Black Door Handles	-
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	-
Sunroof Slide	-	-
Sunroof Tilt	-	-
LED Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	LED / halogen by trim
Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	LED / halogen by trim

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Approach Angle	36 deg	-
Departure Angle	50 deg	-
Wading Depth	600 mm	-
Locking Differential	-	-
Underbody Protection	Standard Skid Plates	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	27 deg	-
Recovery Hooks	Front and Rear Recovery Hooks	-
4WD System Type	4WD / AWD	FWD
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control Standard	Standard
Off Road Descent Control	Hill Descent Control Standard	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Approach Angle Deg	36 deg	-
Departure Angle Deg	50 deg	-
Wading Depth Mm	600 mm	-
Breakover Angle	27 deg	-
Terrain Modes	Not Available — AllGrip PRO 2H / 4H / 4L Transfer Modes	-
Ramp-over Angle	27 deg	-

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	18-inch alloy
Wheel Type	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Wheel Rim Size	15 Inches	18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
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	-
Spare Wheel Type	Full Size External Rear Spare	-
Wheelbase Mm	2250 mm	2670 mm
Braked Towing Capacity	1300 kg	-
Towing Braked Kg	1300 kg	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	-
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Wheels	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	-
Brake Type Rear	Drum	-
Spare Tyre	Full Size External Rear Spare	-
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full Size External Rear Spare	-
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	-
Tyre Type	195/80 R15	-
Wheel Size Type	15 Inches	-
Wheel Diameter	15 Inches	18-inch alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	-
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	-
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	-
Wheel Material	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	-

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Front Suspension	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	Multi-link
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	-
Front Suspension Type	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring	MacPherson strut
Suspension	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring	-
Rear Axle Type	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	-
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Gas Dampers	-
Chassis Material	Ladder Frame	-
Rear Suspension Type	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	Multi-link

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months	-
Battery Warranty	12 Months	-
Maintenance Plan	Not Included	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	-
First Service At	1,000 km Inspection	-
Service Plan Duration	Not Included	5 Year / 60 000 km
Service Plan Distance	Not Included	5 Year / 60 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates	-
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months	-
Battery Type	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Standard
Approx Service Cost	Approx R2,500–R3,000 per Service	-

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Warranty Years	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years Anti-Corrosion	-
Basic Warranty	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Warranty	5	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
CO2 Emissions	148 g/km	-
Start Stop System	-	-
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Noise Level	69 dB	-
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 7 Pro
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 7 Pro
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	active
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Color Note	Kinetic Yellow, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl	-
Model Introduced Year	2019	2022
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 7 Pro range
Facelift Launched Since	2025	2022
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Drivetrain Note	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT	-
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

Spec	Jimny	Tiggo 7 Pro
Price Zar	466900 ZAR	389900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	range-specific
Starting Price	466900	389900
Starting Price Zar	466900	389900
Ownership Role	Flagship	range-specific
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	Official model page price card

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tiggo 7 Pro leads by 4 points

Both Jimny and Tiggo 7 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 61 /100

Lead 4 points

Data 68% confidence

#1 Winner

Tiggo 7 Pro

68% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 46

Performance 46

Efficiency 59

Safety 75

Practicality 68

Ownership 55

Leads by 4 points

Jimny

98% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 82 Check Performance 32

Performance 32

Efficiency 61

Safety 82

Practicality 45

Ownership 71

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tiggo 7 Pro +14 Efficiency Jimny +2 Safety Jimny +7 Practicality Tiggo 7 Pro +23 Ownership Jimny +16

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Tiggo 7 Pro

Performance 46/100

Efficiency 59/100

Safety 75/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 55/100

Jimny

Performance 32/100

Efficiency 61/100

Safety 82/100

Practicality 45/100

Ownership 71/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro wins with 61 pts vs 57 pts for Jimny

In structured scoring, Tiggo 7 Pro emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jimny 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 Tiggo 7 Pro 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: Jimny 61 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 59. 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: Jimny 82, Tiggo 7 Pro 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: Jimny 71, Tiggo 7 Pro 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: Jimny 45, Tiggo 7 Pro 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Jimny 32, Tiggo 7 Pro 46. 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.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

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 Tiggo 7 Pro edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tiggo 7 Pro 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 Jimny and Tiggo 7 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Jimny scores 32 vs 46.

Efficiency: Jimny scores 61 vs 59.

Safety: Jimny scores 82 vs 75.

Practicality: Jimny scores 45 vs 68.

Ownership: Jimny scores 71 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 7 Pro the advantage in this comparison.

Suzuki Jimny vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

Suzuki Jimny

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

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)

Jimny

Tiggo 7 Pro

Which One's Right for You?

Jimny

Tiggo 7 Pro

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tiggo 7 Pro leads by 4 points

Tiggo 7 Pro

Jimny

Tiggo 7 Pro

Jimny

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