GWM Jolion Pro vs Chery Tiggo 7

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

1.5T Pro Ultra Luxury 7DCT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 466,450 ex-showroom

⚡ 105 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l

Chery Tiggo 7

Prime 1.5T DCT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 108 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tiggo 7

⛽ Fuel Economy Tiggo 7

🛡 Safety Tiggo 7

📦 Practicality Tiggo 7

🔑 Ownership Jolion Pro

Jolion Pro starts ZAR 429900 cheaper Jolion Pro from ZAR 392,150 · Tiggo 7 from ZAR 429,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Engine Power	105 kW	108 kW
Torque	210 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Size	1500 cc	1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage	12.3 km/l	14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance	168 mm	154 mm
Boot / Load Bay	255-1133 l	565 l
Airbags	Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	1410-1575 kg	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	7 years / 200 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Tiggo 7 holds a noticeable edge over Jolion Pro, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 7 +1 pts

Efficiency Tiggo 7 +7 pts

Safety Tiggo 7 +66 pts

Practicality Tiggo 7 +16 pts

Ownership Jolion Pro +10 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jolion Pro

Strengths

Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: General Use

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 7

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion Pro

Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 7

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Model Introduced Year	Current local generation year not confirmed	2026
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 7 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	2026
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
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Ground Clearance	168 mm	154 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm	2670 mm
Length	4472 mm	4553 mm
Width	1841 mm	1862 mm
Height	1619 mm	1686 mm
Kerb Weight	1410-1575 kg	-
Gross Vehicle Weight	1845-2025 kg	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	255-1133 l	565 l
Towing Capacity	-	-
Front Track Width	-	-
Rear Track Width	-	-
Turning Radius	-	-
Load Bed Length	255-1133 l	565 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	-	1396 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	-	-
Boot Volume	255-1133 l	565 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 l	51 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1845-2025 kg	-
Ground Clearance Max	168 mm	154 mm
Ground Clearance Min	168 mm	154 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	168 mm	154 mm
Height Mm	1619 mm	1686 mm
Length Mm	4472 mm	4553 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	255-1133 l	565 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-
Cargo Volume	255-1133 l	565 l
Tare Mass Kg	1410-1575 kg	-
Turning Circle	-	-
Turning Circle M	-	-
Width Mm	1841 mm	1862 mm

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Engine	1.5-litre turbo petrol	1.5T petrol
Engine Type	1.5-litre turbo petrol	1.5T petrol
Displacement	1500 cc	1.5 cc
Cylinders	-	4
Valves per Cylinder	-	16
Power	105 kW	108 kW
Power @ RPM	-	5500
Torque	210 Nm	210 Nm
Torque @ RPM	-	1750-4000
Fuel System	-	Petrol injection
Turbocharger	-	Standard
Top Speed	-	-
0-100 km/h	-	-
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	141 bhp	144.8 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	Petrol
Cylinder Layout	-	Inline
Engine Aspiration	-	Turbocharged
Engine Type Config	1.5-litre turbo petrol	1.5T petrol
0–100 km/h	-	-
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Engine Displacement	1500 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1500 cc	1.5 cc
EV Range	-	-
Acceleration 0 100	-	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Engine Config	1.5-litre turbo petrol	1.5T petrol
Engine Cylinders	-	4
Engine Displacement Cc	1500 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Power kW	105 kW	108 kW
Engine Torque Nm	210 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Valves	-	16
Induction	-	Turbocharged
Max Power kW	105 kW	108 kW
Max Torque Nm	210 Nm	210 Nm
Maximum Power	105 kW	108 kW
Maximum Torque	210 Nm	210 Nm
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
Power kW Rpm	-	5500
Active Exhaust	-	-
System Output	-	-
Torque Nm Rpm	-	1750-4000
Turbo Type	-	Single turbo

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	Front-wheel drive	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	Front-wheel drive	FWD
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Standard
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	7 km/h	6 km/h
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	-	Automatic clutch
Drivetrain	Front-wheel drive	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	Standard
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	Front-wheel drive	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Transmission Speeds	7 km/h	6 km/h

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Claimed Mileage	12.3 km/l	14.5 km/l
City Mileage	10.1 km/l	-
Highway Mileage	14.3 km/l	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 l	51 l
Emission Standard	-	Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Average Fuel Consumption	8.1 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	8.1 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	8.1 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	12.3 km/l	14.5 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	8.1 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	8.1 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	8.1 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	55 l	51 l
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Airbags	Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent	Multiple airbags
ABS	-	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	-	Standard
Traction Control	-	Standard
Hill Descent Control	-	Standard
Hill Start Assist	-	Standard
Child Safety Lock	-	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	-	Standard
Brake Assist	-	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	-	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	-	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	-	Standard
Front Parking Sensors	-	-
AEB	-	-
BA	-	Standard
Brake Override System	-	Standard
Curtain Airbags	-	Standard
Driver Airbag	-	Standard
EBD	-	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	-	Standard
Hill Hold	-	Standard
Passenger Airbag	-	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	-	Standard
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
TCS	-	Standard
Knee Airbag	-	-
ABS EBD	-	Standard

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

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Seat Material	-	Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats	-	-
Ventilated Seats	-	-
Ambient Lighting	-	-
Steering Wheel Material	-	Polyurethane / synthetic
Interior Colour Options	3	-
60 40 Split Seat	-	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	-	Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment	-	Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps	Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro grade before assuming a feature is included.	-
Interior Colours	3	-
Seat Capacity	5	-
Seat Count	5	-
Seat Trim	-	Fabric

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Climate Control	-	Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows	-	Standard
Keyless Entry	-	Standard
Push Button Start	-	Standard
Wireless Charging	Standard	-
Sunroof	-	-
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	-	-
AC Type	-	Manual / automatic by trim
Adaptive Dampers	-	-
Engine Warranty	5	-
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Electric
Launch Control	-	-
Performance Data Logger	-	-
Rev Matching	-	-
Seatbelt Reminder	-	Standard
Service Plan	7 years / 75 000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Stability Control	-	Standard
Valves Per Cylinder	-	4
Voice Command	Standard	-
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Rear Diff Lock	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Source Model Column	jolion-pro	-
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Surround View Monitor	Panoramic view monitor	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trim Level	top	-
Variant Role	Flagship / premium derivative	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Wireless Charger	Standard	-

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Infotainment Screen	SYNC	Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Standard
Android Auto	Wireless	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Wireless	Standard
Number of Speakers	-	4-6
Navigation System	Standard	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	-	Standard
USB Ports	-	Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Standard
Voice Recognition	Standard	-
Infotainment Screen Size	12.3	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Display	12.3	-
Infotainment Screen	12.3	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services	Wireless	-
Voice Control	Standard	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Wireless	-
Touchscreen	12.3	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Wireless Android Auto	Wireless	Standard

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
LED Headlamps	-	LED / halogen by trim
Daytime Running Lamps	-	Standard
Fog Lamps	-	-
Roof Rails	-	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	3	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Body Type	SUV	-
Exterior Colour Options	3	-
Headlights	-	LED / halogen by trim
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Panoramic Sunroof	-	-

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
4WD System Type	Front-wheel drive	FWD
Breakover Angle	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Tyre Size	-	18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type	-	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	-	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	-	-
Wheel Rim Size	-	18-inch alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Handbrake Type	-	Electronic parking brake
Wheelbase Mm	2700 mm	2670 mm

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Front Suspension	-	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link
MagneRide Damping	-	-

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Service Interval	12 months / 15 000 km	-
Approx Service Cost	Included in Service Plan	-
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 160,000 km	-
Maintenance Plan	5 Years / 75,000 km	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km	-
First Service At	5000	-
Service Plan Duration	7 years / 75 000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Service Plan Distance	7 years / 75 000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment	Yes	-
Alternator	110A	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Standard
Service Intervals	12 months / 15 000 km	-

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Warranty Years	7 years / 200 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	7 years / 200 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance	7 years / unlimited km	-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	6 Years	-
Basic Warranty	7 years / 200 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance	7 years / unlimited km	-
Warranty	7 years / 200 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	7 years / unlimited km	-

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
CO2 Emissions	-	-
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	Petrol
Particulate Filter	-	-

Spec	Jolion Pro	Tiggo 7
Ownership Role	Top	entry-value
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	Official model page price card
Price Zar	466450 ZAR	429900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	entry-value
Starting Price	466450	429900
Starting Price Zar	466450	429900

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tiggo 7 leads by 17 points

Tiggo 7 holds a noticeable edge over Jolion Pro, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 61 /100

Lead 17 points

Data 72% confidence

#1 Winner

Tiggo 7

72% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 46

Performance 46

Efficiency 58

Safety 75

Practicality 72

Ownership 55

Leads by 17 points

Jolion Pro

76% data confidence 0 strong categories

Best at Ownership 65 Check Safety 9

Performance 45

Efficiency 51

Safety 9

Practicality 56

Ownership 65

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tiggo 7 +1 Efficiency Tiggo 7 +7 Safety Tiggo 7 +66 Practicality Tiggo 7 +16 Ownership Jolion Pro +10

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Tiggo 7

Performance 46/100

Efficiency 58/100

Safety 75/100

Practicality 72/100

Ownership 55/100

Jolion Pro

Performance 45/100

Efficiency 51/100

Safety 9/100

Practicality 56/100

Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 7 wins with 61 pts vs 44 pts for Jolion Pro

In structured scoring, Tiggo 7 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jolion Pro 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 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: Jolion Pro 51 vs Tiggo 7 58. 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: Jolion Pro 9, Tiggo 7 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: Jolion Pro 65, Tiggo 7 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: Jolion Pro 56, Tiggo 7 72. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Jolion Pro 45, Tiggo 7 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 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

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

Performance: Jolion Pro scores 45 vs 46.

Efficiency: Jolion Pro scores 51 vs 58.

Safety: Jolion Pro scores 9 vs 75.

Practicality: Jolion Pro scores 56 vs 72.

Ownership: Jolion Pro scores 65 vs 55.

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

GWM Jolion Pro vs Chery Tiggo 7

GWM Jolion Pro

Chery Tiggo 7

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)

Jolion Pro

Tiggo 7

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion Pro

Tiggo 7

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tiggo 7 leads by 17 points

Tiggo 7

Jolion Pro

Tiggo 7

Jolion Pro

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down