LEPAS L4 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.

LEPAS L4 in South Africa

LEPAS L4

1.5T Pantera 6DCT Petrol Automatic
ZAR 419,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 108 kW 🔧 225 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

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

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance L4
Fuel Economy Tiggo 4 Pro
🛡 Safety L4
📦 Practicality Tiggo 4 Pro
🔑 Ownership L4
Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 299900 cheaper L4 from ZAR 299,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec L4 Tiggo 4 Pro
Engine Power 108 kW 83 kW
Torque 225 Nm 138 Nm
Engine Size 1499 cc 1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage 14.3 km/l 14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 160 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay 458 l -
Airbags 6 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 1346 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 years / 150,000 km 5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both L4 and Tiggo 4 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance L4 +11 pts
Efficiency Tiggo 4 Pro +1 pts
Safety L4 +17 pts
Practicality Tiggo 4 Pro +1 pts
Ownership L4 +8 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

L4

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger safety package
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Highway Driving

Tiggo 4 Pro

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

L4

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 4 Pro

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec L4 Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
Facelift History The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec L4 Tiggo 4 Pro
Ground Clearance 160 mm 180 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2610 mm
Length 4406 mm 4318 mm
Width 1820 mm 1831 mm
Height 1635 mm 1662 mm
Kerb Weight 1346 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight 1844 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 458 l -
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1300 kg
Turning Radius 5.275 m -
Load Bed Length 458 l -
Load Bed Width - -
Boot Space Seats Folded 1284 l -
Number of Doors 5 5
Max Payload 498 kg -
Boot Volume 458 l -
Doors 5 5
Seats 5 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l -
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 1844 kg -
Ground Clearance Max 160 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Min 160 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 160 mm 180 mm
Height Mm 1635 mm 1662 mm
Length Mm 4406 mm 4318 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 458 l -
Loadbox Width Mm - -
Payload Kg 498 kg -
Cargo Volume 458 l -
Tare Mass Kg 1346 kg -
Turning Circle 5.275 m -
Turning Circle M 5.275 m -
Width Mm 1820 mm 1831 mm
Front Track Width - -
Rear Track Width - -
Front Legroom - -
Rear Legroom - -
Front Headroom - -
Rear Headroom - -
Front Shoulder Room - -
Rear Shoulder Room - -

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

L4 leads by 7 points

Both L4 and Tiggo 4 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 62 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 90% confidence
62
#1 Winner

L4

90% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 47
Performance 47
Efficiency 56
Safety 92
Practicality 57
Ownership 55
Leads by 7 points
55
#2

Tiggo 4 Pro

70% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 57
Safety 75
Practicality 58
Ownership 47
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance L4 +11 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Pro +1 Safety L4 +17 Practicality Tiggo 4 Pro +1 Ownership L4 +8

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

L4

Performance 47/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 55/100

Tiggo 4 Pro

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 75/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 47/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 LEPAS L4 wins with 62 pts vs 55 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro

In structured scoring, L4 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 4 Pro 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 L4 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: L4 56 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57. 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: L4 92, Tiggo 4 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: L4 55, Tiggo 4 Pro 47. 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: L4 57, Tiggo 4 Pro 58. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: L4 47, Tiggo 4 Pro 36. 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 L4 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The L4 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 L4 and Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: L4 scores 47 vs 36.

Efficiency: L4 scores 56 vs 57.

Safety: L4 scores 92 vs 75.

Practicality: L4 scores 57 vs 58.

Ownership: L4 scores 55 vs 47.

Final structured scoring gives L4 the advantage in this comparison.