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L4
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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
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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
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
210 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
6 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
17.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Airbags
6
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
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
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
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Seat Material
Faux leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Climate Control
Climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Front and rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1396 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
Standard
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
400 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
No
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
18.5 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
154 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
154 mm
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
5 Year / 60 000 km
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
entry-value
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
entry-value
Starting Price
419900
429900
Starting Price Zar
419900
429900
Spec
L4
Tiggo 7
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
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.
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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.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView 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 indexLEPAS 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.
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