GWM Jolion Pro vs Chery Tiggo 4 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 Jolion Pro in South Africa

GWM Jolion Pro

1.5T Pro Ultra Luxury 7DCT Petrol Current
ZAR 466,450 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L Petrol Current
ZAR 269,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Jolion Pro vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: the short answer

Jolion Pro and Tiggo 4 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 122,250 cheaper Jolion Pro from ZAR 392,150 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Jolion Pro Tiggo 4 Pro
Maximum Power Jolion Pro105 kW Tiggo 4 Pro83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Jolion Pro210 Nm Tiggo 4 Pro138 Nm
Engine Size Jolion Pro1500 cc Tiggo 4 Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Jolion Pro12.3 km/l Tiggo 4 Pro14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance Jolion Pro168 mm Tiggo 4 Pro170 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Jolion Pro

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Tiggo 4 Pro

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 4 Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Jolion Pro Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2024
Generation Current South African Jolion Pro listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1376-1540 kg 1309 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Jolion Pro Tiggo 4 Pro
Length 4472 mm 4318 mm
Width 1841 mm 1831 mm
Height 1619 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 168 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 51 l
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 170 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 340 l
Kerb Weight - 1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1684 kg
Payload Capacity - 375 kg
Towing Capacity - 1300 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.5 m
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - 975 mm
Front Legroom - 1040 mm
Rear Legroom - 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Jolion Pro and Tiggo 4 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: Jolion Pro 45 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 36.

Efficiency index: Jolion Pro 51 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57.

Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro 88 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 91.

Practicality index: Jolion Pro 65 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 54.

Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro 65 vs Tiggo 4 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

Jolion Pro leads by 4 points

Jolion Pro and Tiggo 4 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 63 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 60% source coverage
63
#1 Evidence leader

Jolion Pro

60% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 51
Safety 88
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Leads by 4 points
59
#2

Tiggo 4 Pro

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 57
Safety 91
Practicality 54
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Jolion Pro +9 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Pro +6 Safety Tiggo 4 Pro +3 Practicality Jolion Pro +11

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Jolion Pro

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiggo 4 Pro

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 54/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Jolion Pro leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts vs 59 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion Pro leads. However, Tiggo 4 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Jolion Pro vs Tiggo 4 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.