LEPAS L4 vs Chery Tiggo 7

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

LEPAS L4 in South Africa

LEPAS L4

1.5T Pantera 6DCT Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 419,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 108 kW 🔧 225 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 7 in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 7

Prime 1.5T DCT Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 108 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

LEPAS L4 vs Chery Tiggo 7: the short answer

L4 and Tiggo 7 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

L4 starts ZAR 130,000 cheaper L4 from ZAR 299,900 · Tiggo 7 from ZAR 429,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification L4 Tiggo 7
Maximum Power L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm Tiggo 7108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm Tiggo 7210 Nm
Engine Size L41499 cc Tiggo 71500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy L414.3 km/l Tiggo 714.5 km/l
Ground Clearance L4160 mm Tiggo 7154 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

L4

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

Tiggo 7

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

Which One's Right for You?

L4

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Tiggo 7

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec L4 Tiggo 7
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV Current South Africa Tiggo 7 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 2026
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
Tare Mass Kg - 1437 kg
Spec L4 Tiggo 7
Length 4406 mm 4553 mm
Width 1820 mm 1862 mm
Height 1635 mm 1686 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 154 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm 154 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 458 l 565 l
Kerb Weight 1346 kg 1437 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1844 kg 1888 kg
Payload Capacity 498 kg 451 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg 675 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.275 m 5.7 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 975 mm 970 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 890 mm 950 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This L4 and Tiggo 7 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: L4 47 vs Tiggo 7 46.

Efficiency index: L4 56 vs Tiggo 7 58.

Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs Tiggo 7 91.

Practicality index: L4 59 vs Tiggo 7 60.

Ownership-cover index: L4 not separately scored vs Tiggo 7 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

L4 leads by 0 points

L4 and Tiggo 7 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 83% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

L4

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 47
Performance 47
Efficiency 56
Safety 92
Practicality 59
Leads by 0 points
64
#2

Tiggo 7

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 46
Performance 46
Efficiency 58
Safety 91
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance L4 +1 Efficiency Tiggo 7 +2 Safety L4 +1 Practicality Tiggo 7 +1

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

L4

Performance 47/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 59/100

Tiggo 7

Performance 46/100
Efficiency 58/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index LEPAS L4 leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 64 pts for Tiggo 7

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, L4 leads. However, Tiggo 7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

L4 vs Tiggo 7 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.