Nissan Magnite 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.

Nissan Magnite in South Africa

Nissan Magnite

1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift Petrol Current
ZAR 323,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 53 kW 🔧 96 Nm ⛽ 16.9 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L Petrol Current
ZAR 269,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
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Decision summary

Nissan Magnite vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: the short answer

Magnite and Tiggo 4 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Magnite starts ZAR 40,000 cheaper Magnite from ZAR 229,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Magnite Tiggo 4 Pro
Maximum Power Magnite53 kW @ 6250 rpm Tiggo 4 Pro83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Magnite96 Nm @ 3500 rpm Tiggo 4 Pro138 Nm
Engine Size Magnite999 cc Tiggo 4 Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Magnite16.9 km/l Tiggo 4 Pro14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance Magnite205 mm Tiggo 4 Pro170 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Magnite

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
Specification evidence leader

Tiggo 4 Pro

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

Which One's Right for You?

Magnite

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

Tiggo 4 Pro

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Magnite Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2021 2024
Generation First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
Facelift History 2023 facelift refreshed the grille, interior trims, and added safety upgrades Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note Brick Red, Storm White, Pearl White, Onyx Black, Gun Grey, Blade Silver -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note Front-wheel drive confirmed by Nissan South Africa derivative/specification data -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1007 kg 1309 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Magnite Tiggo 4 Pro
Length 3995 mm 4318 mm
Width 1758 mm 1831 mm
Height 1571 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2500 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 205 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 336 l 340 l
Kerb Weight 1007 kg 1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1399 kg 1684 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5 m 5.5 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 170 mm
Payload Capacity - 375 kg
Towing Capacity - 1300 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - 975 mm
Front Legroom - 1040 mm
Rear Legroom - 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Magnite and Tiggo 4 Pro comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Magnite 16 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 36.

Efficiency index: Magnite 65 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57.

Safety-equipment index: Magnite 86 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 91.

Practicality index: Magnite 64 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 54.

Ownership-cover index: Magnite not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Pro 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

Tiggo 4 Pro leads by 3 points

Magnite and Tiggo 4 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 59 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 63% source coverage
59
#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 4 Pro

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 57
Safety 91
Practicality 54
Leads by 3 points
56
#2

Magnite

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 86 Check Performance 16
Performance 16
Efficiency 65
Safety 86
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 4 Pro +20 Efficiency Magnite +8 Safety Tiggo 4 Pro +5 Practicality Magnite +10

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiggo 4 Pro

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 54/100

Magnite

Performance 16/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 86/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Chery Tiggo 4 Pro leads the specification evidence index with 59 pts vs 56 pts for Magnite

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 4 Pro leads. However, Magnite may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Magnite vs Tiggo 4 Pro questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.