Renault Kiger 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.

Renault Kiger

Naturally Aspirated MT Evolution Petrol Manual

ZAR 219,999 ex-showroom

⚡ 52 kW 🔧 96 Nm ⛽ Not Available 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 Tiggo 7 Pro

🛡 Safety Tie

📦 Practicality Tie

🔑 Ownership Tiggo 7 Pro

Kiger starts ZAR 389900 cheaper Kiger from ZAR 219,999 · Tiggo 7 Pro from ZAR 389,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Engine Power	52 kW	108 kW
Torque	96 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Size	999 cc	1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage	-	14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance	205 mm	-
Boot / Load Bay	405 l	475 l
Airbags	Front airbags	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	-	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5 Year / 150 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 7 Pro +19 pts

Efficiency Tiggo 7 Pro +3 pts

Safety Equal

Practicality Equal

Ownership Tiggo 7 Pro +13 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Kiger

Strengths

Nothing stands out clearly here.

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: General Use

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 7 Pro

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

No obvious weak spots to flag.

Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Kiger

Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Tiggo 7 Pro

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Model Introduced Year	2026	2022
Generation	Current South Africa Kiger range	Current South Africa Tiggo 7 Pro range
Facelift History	Current South Africa version listed by official source	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	2026	2022
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Ground Clearance	205 mm	-
Wheelbase	2500 mm	2670 mm
Length	3990 mm	4500 mm
Width	1605 mm	1842 mm
Height	1605 mm	1705 mm
Kerb Weight	-	-
Gross Vehicle Weight	-	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	405 l	475 l
Towing Capacity	-	-
Front Track Width	-	-
Rear Track Width	-	-
Turning Radius	-	-
Load Bed Length	405 l	475 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	-	1500 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	-	-
Boot Volume	405 l	475 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	-
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	-	-
Ground Clearance Max	205 mm	-
Ground Clearance Min	205 mm	-
Ground Clearance Mm	205 mm	-
Height Mm	1605 mm	1705 mm
Length Mm	3990 mm	4500 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	405 l	475 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-
Cargo Volume	405 l	475 l
Tare Mass Kg	-	-
Turning Circle	-	-
Turning Circle M	-	-
Width Mm	1605 mm	1842 mm

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Engine	1.0L petrol	1.5T petrol
Engine Type	1.0L petrol	1.5T petrol
Displacement	999 cc	1.5 cc
Cylinders	3	4
Valves per Cylinder	12	16
Power	52 kW	108 kW
Power @ RPM	6250	5500
Torque	96 Nm	210 Nm
Torque @ RPM	3400-3600	1750-4000
Fuel System	Petrol injection	Petrol injection
Turbocharger	-	Standard
Top Speed	-	-
0-100 km/h	-	-
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	-	144.8 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	Petrol
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated	Turbocharged
Engine Type Config	1.0L petrol	1.5T petrol
0–100 km/h	-	-
Engine Displacement	999 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	999 cc	1.5 cc
Acceleration 0 100	-	-
Engine Config	1.0L petrol	1.5T petrol
Engine Cylinders	3	4
Engine Displacement Cc	999 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Power kW	52 kW	108 kW
Engine Torque Nm	96 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Valves	12	16
Induction	Naturally aspirated	Turbocharged
Max Power kW	52 kW	108 kW
Max Torque Nm	96 Nm	210 Nm
Maximum Power	52 kW	108 kW
Maximum Torque	96 Nm	210 Nm
Power kW Rpm	6250	5500
Torque Nm Rpm	3400-3600	1750-4000
Turbo Type	-	Single turbo

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	FWD
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	-
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	-	CVT
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Clutch Type	Manual clutch	Automatic clutch
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Manual	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	FWD	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission Speeds	-	CVT

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

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

Spec	Kiger	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	Standard	Standard
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	-	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	-	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Auto Highbeam	-	-
Auto Wipers	-	-
Drive Modes	Eco / Normal / Sport	Eco / Normal / Sport
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	-	-
Blind Spot Warning	-	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	-

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Seat Material	Fabric or cloth trim	Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats	-	-
Ventilated Seats	-	-
Ambient Lighting	-	-
Steering Wheel Material	Polyurethane / synthetic	Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seat Trim	Fabric	Fabric

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Climate Control	Manual / automatic by trim	Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows	Standard	Standard
Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Wireless Charging	-	-
Sunroof	-	-
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	-	-
AC Type	Manual / automatic by trim	Manual / automatic by trim
Gear Shift Type	Manual	Electric
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	Standard
Service Plan	2 year / 30 000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Infotainment Screen	Touchscreen infotainment	Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	4-6	4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard	Standard
USB Ports	Front and rear USB where listed	Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	10.25-inch or larger by trim

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
LED Headlamps	LED / halogen by trim	LED / halogen by trim
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	-	-
Roof Rails	Standard	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights	LED / halogen by trim	LED / halogen by trim
Panoramic Sunroof	-	-

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
4WD System Type	FWD	FWD
Breakover Angle	-	-

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Tyre Size	-	18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	-	-
Wheel Rim Size	-	18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Electronic parking brake

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
CO2 Emissions	-	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	Petrol

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	Standard

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Ownership Role	entry-value	range-specific
Price Source	Official model page price card	Official model page price card
Price Zar	219999 ZAR	389900 ZAR
Pricing Role	entry-value	range-specific
Starting Price	219999	389900
Starting Price Zar	219999	389900

Spec	Kiger	Tiggo 7 Pro
Warranty	5 Year / 150 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tiggo 7 Pro leads by 7 points

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

Winner 61 /100

Lead 7 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 7 points

Kiger

60% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 27

Performance 27

Efficiency 56

Safety 75

Practicality 68

Ownership 42

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tiggo 7 Pro +19 Efficiency Tiggo 7 Pro +3 Safety Level Practicality Level Ownership Tiggo 7 Pro +13

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

Kiger

Performance 27/100

Efficiency 56/100

Safety 75/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 42/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro wins with 61 pts vs 54 pts for Kiger

In structured scoring, Tiggo 7 Pro emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Kiger may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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: Kiger 56 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: Kiger 75, 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: Kiger 42, 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: Kiger 68, Tiggo 7 Pro 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Kiger 27, 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 Kiger and Tiggo 7 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Kiger scores 27 vs 46.

Efficiency: Kiger scores 56 vs 59.

Safety: Kiger scores 75 vs 75.

Practicality: Kiger scores 68 vs 68.

Ownership: Kiger scores 42 vs 55.

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

Renault Kiger vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

Renault Kiger

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)

Kiger

Tiggo 7 Pro

Which One's Right for You?

Kiger

Tiggo 7 Pro

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tiggo 7 Pro leads by 7 points

Tiggo 7 Pro

Kiger

Tiggo 7 Pro

Kiger

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down