Nissan Magnite 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.

Nissan Magnite

1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift Petrol Automatic

ZAR 323,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 53 kW 🔧 96 Nm ⛽ 16.9 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 Magnite

🛡 Safety Tiggo 7 Pro

📦 Practicality Tiggo 7 Pro

🔑 Ownership Tiggo 7 Pro

Magnite starts ZAR 389900 cheaper Magnite from ZAR 229,900 · Tiggo 7 Pro from ZAR 389,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Engine Power	53 kW	108 kW
Torque	96 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Size	999 cc	1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage	16.9 km/l	14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance	205 mm	-
Boot / Load Bay	336 l	475 l
Airbags	6 airbags	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	1007 kg	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	6 years / 150,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km

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The Bottom Line

Tiggo 7 Pro has a slight advantage, but Magnite remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 7 Pro +23 pts

Efficiency Magnite +6 pts

Safety Tiggo 7 Pro +4 pts

Practicality Tiggo 7 Pro +4 pts

Ownership Tiggo 7 Pro +12 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Magnite

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 7 Pro

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Magnite

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Tiggo 7 Pro

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Number of Gears	5 km/h	CVT
Transmission	AMT	Automatic
Gearbox Type	AMT	Automatic
LSD Available	-	-
Low Range	-	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Transmission	AMT	Automatic
Transmission Speeds	5 km/h	CVT
Transmission Type	AMT	Automatic
Drive Type	2WD	FWD
Drivetrain	2WD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	2WD	FWD
Axle Layout	2WD	FWD
Paddle Shifters	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	-
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	-	-
Clutch Type	-	Automatic clutch

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
4WD System Type	2WD	FWD
Crawl Control	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Breakover Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Approach Angle Deg	-	-
Breakover Angle Deg	-	-
Departure Angle Deg	-	-
Hill Descent Control	-	Standard
Ramp Breakover Angle	-	-
Ramp-over Angle	-	-
Recovery Hooks	-	-
Underbody Protection	-	-
Wading Depth Mm	-	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
AC Charging Power	-	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Average Fuel Consumption	5.9 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5.9 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Claimed Mileage	16.9 km/l	14.7 km/l
Combined Consumption	5.9 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	5.9 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Combined Driving Range	-	-
DC Charging Power	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	5.9 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	5.9 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	-
Fuel Type	Unleaded Petrol	Petrol
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-
Real-world Mileage	16.9 km/l	14.7 km/l
City Mileage	15.6 km/l	-
Highway Mileage	22 km/l	-
Emission Standard	-	Euro VIb
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Low Fuel Warning	-	-
Fuel Consumption Urban	-	-
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	-	-
Fuel Tank Litres	40 l	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Active Exhaust	-	-
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Displacement	999 cc	1.5 cc
Engine	1.0L	1.5T petrol
Engine Config	3-cylinder inline	1.5T petrol
Engine Displacement	999 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Cc	999 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	999 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Power kW	53 kW	108 kW
Engine Type Config	1.0L	1.5T petrol
EV Range	-	-
Max Power kW	53 kW	108 kW
Maximum Power	53 kW	108 kW
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
Power	53 kW	108 kW
Power	99 bhp	144.8 bhp
System Output	-	-
Fuel Grade Required	Unleaded Petrol	Petrol
Engine Code	-	-
Cylinders	3	4
Engine Cylinders	3	4
Valves per Cylinder	12	16
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated	Turbocharged
Induction	Naturally aspirated	Turbocharged
Turbocharger	Naturally aspirated	Standard
Turbo Type	-	Single turbo
Fuel System	Petrol injection	Petrol injection
Power @ RPM	6250	5500
Power kW Rpm	6250	5500
Torque	96 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Torque Nm	96 Nm	210 Nm
Max Torque Nm	96 Nm	210 Nm
Maximum Torque	96 Nm	210 Nm
Torque @ RPM	3500	1750-4000
Top Speed	150 km/h	-
0-100 km/h	21 sec	-
0–100 km/h	21 sec	-
Acceleration 0 100	21 sec	-
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Steering	-
Engine Position	-	-
Power Sliding Doors	-	-
Variable Valve Timing	-	-
Engine Oil Capacity	-	-
Maximum Engine RPM	-	-
Engine Type	1.0L	1.5T petrol
Engine Valves	12	16
Torque Nm Rpm	3500	1750-4000

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Adaptive Dampers	-	-
Automatic Headlamps	LED bi-projector headlamp	-
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Gear Shift Type	AMT	Electric
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Smart keyless entry with push start button	-
Keyless Entry	Smart keyless entry with push start	Standard
Launch Control	-	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Passive Entry Start	Smart keyless entry with push start button	-
Performance Data Logger	-	-
Rear Diff Lock	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Remote Central Locking	Smart keyless entry with push start button	-
Remote Starter	Standard	-
Rev Matching	-	-
Source Model Column	magnite	-
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trim Level	top	-
Variant Role	Core range derivative	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Smart keyless entry with push start button	-
Walk Away Lock	Standard	-
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Reminder	Driver and passenger	Standard
Climate Control	Automatic air conditioning	Manual / automatic by trim
AC Type	Automatic air conditioning	Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows	Driver auto up/down with anti-pinch	Standard
Push Button Start	Standard	Standard
Wireless Charging	-	-
Sunroof	-	-
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	-	-
Service Plan	3 years / 30,000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Remote Start	-	-
Air Conditioning	Automatic air conditioning	Manual / automatic by trim
Accelerator 0 100	21 sec	-
Climate Zones	1	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.9	-
Ground Clearance Unladen	205	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	-
Multi Function Steering	Standard	-
Ride Mode Selection	-	-
Steering Mounted Controls	Standard	-
Auto Dimming Irvm	Standard	-
Auto Dimming Mirror	Standard	-
Heads Up Display	-	-
Electric Mirror Folding	Electric folding and electric adjustment	-
Power Mirrors	Electric folding and electric adjustment	-
Rear Defogger	Standard	-
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Standard	-
Skid Plates	-	-
Speed Limiter	Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter	-
Tilt Steering	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt	-
12V Accessory Socket	12V power socket	-
Aero Kit	-	-
Automatic High Beam	-	-
Bottle Holders	Front and rear cup holders	-
Centre Console	Standard	-
Chrome Exterior Highlights	Chrome exterior door handles	-
Chrome Grille	-	-
Common Rail Injection	Petrol injection	-
Digital Speedometer	Standard	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Electric folding with side indicator	-
Engine Warranty	6 years / 150,000 km	-
Front Armrest	-	-
Front Power Outlet	12V power socket	-
Front Wiper	Variable intermittent	-
Front Wipers Type	Variable intermittent	-
Fuel Lid Opener	Remote fuel flap release	-
Glove Box	Standard	-
Glovebox Cooling	-	-
Headlamp Washer	-	-
Headrest Adjustable	Standard	-
Heated Mirrors	-	-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	Impact sensing unlock	-
Intercooler	-	-
Manual Aircon	-	-
Mirror	Electric folding	-
Power Socket 12v	12V power socket	-
Powered Tailgate	-	-
Reading Lights Rear	-	-
Rear Air Conditioning	-	-
Rear LED Combination Taillights	-	-
Rear Reading Lamps	-	-
Rear Seat Split	60:40 split second row	-
Rear Wing	Roof spoiler	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	Frameless auto dimming mirror	-
Remote Side Mirror	Electric folding	-
Roof Antenna	Standard	-
Roof Rack Compatibility	-	-
Seat Type	Leather two-tone seats	-
Service Reminder	Service intervals: 10,000 km	-
Side Impact Bars	-	-
Side Steps	-	-
Sonar	Rear parking sensors	-
Speed Alert System	Adjustable speed limiter	-
Stabilizer Bar	-	-
Stabilizer Bar Front	-	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	-	-
Steering Response	Electric power steering	-
Sub Frame	-	-
Tachometer	Standard	-
Tail Lamps	Standard	-
Telescopic Steering	-	-
Trip Computer	Standard	-
Tyre Repair Kit	-	-
Vanity Mirror	Driver and passenger vanity mirrors	-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	-	-
Vdc	Vehicle Dynamic Control	-
Voice Command	-	-
Voice Command Support	-	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	-	-
Engine Check Warning	-	-
Drag Coefficient	-	-
Roof Load	-	-
Remote Engine Start	-	-
Boot Opener	-	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	-
Headlamp Height Adjust	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Unlocking	Smart keyless entry with push start	Standard
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Driver and passenger front pretensioners with load limiters	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt	-
Door Ajar Warning	Door open warning	-
Lift Gate	Manual tailgate	-
Driver Display	7-inch TFT Advanced Drive-Assist Display	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Auto Headlights	LED bi-projector headlamp	-
Automatic Headlamps	LED bi-projector headlamp	-
Body Type	SUV	-
Exterior Colour Options	See Nissan South Africa Magnite colour selector	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Exterior Colour Options	6	-
Headlamps	LED	LED / halogen by trim
Headlight Type	LED	LED / halogen by trim
Headlights	LED	LED / halogen by trim
LED Headlamps	LED	LED / halogen by trim
Led Headlights	LED	LED / halogen by trim
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Panoramic Sunroof	-	-
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	LED front fog lights	-
Roof Rails	-	Standard
Fog Lights	LED front fog lights	-
Front Fog Lamps	LED front fog lights	-
Front Fog Lights	LED front fog lights	-
Alloy Wheel Design	16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel	-
Daytime Running Lights	Standard	Standard
DRL	Standard	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Standard	-
Rear Wiper	Standard	-
Rear Spoiler	Standard	-
Body Cladding	Standard	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	Chrome exterior door handles	-
Door Handle Finish	Chrome	-
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Chrome	-
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electric folding	-
Wing Mirror Type	Body-colour electric folding mirrors	-
Rear Fog Lights	-	-
Roof Type	Standard roof	-
Headlamp Levelling	LED bi-projector headlamp	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Auto Lights	LED bi-projector headlamp	-
EV Mode	-	-
Cruise Control	Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-
Lane Keep Assist	-	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
Blind Spot Warning	-	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Parking Sensors	Rear parking sensors	Standard
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear parking sensors	Standard
Rear View Camera	Rear Parking Camera	Standard
Reverse Camera	Rear Parking Camera	Standard
360 Degree Camera	Around View Monitor	-
Around View Monitor	Around View Monitor	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Auto Highbeam	-	-
Auto Wipers	-	-
Drive Modes	-	Eco / Normal / Sport
Park Assist	-	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	-
Emergency Braking	-	-
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear parking sensors	-
Parking Sensor	Rear parking sensors	-
Rear View Camera	Rear Parking Camera	-
Reverse Camera Type	Rear Parking Camera	-
Reversing Camera	Rear Parking Camera	-
Eco Mode	-	-
Pre-Collision System	-	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	-	-
Sport Mode	-	-
Automatic High Beam	-	-
Front Camera	Around View Monitor front camera	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Basic Warranty	6 years / 150,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance	Standard	-
Roadside Assistance	Standard	-
Warranty	6 years / 150,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	6 years / 150,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	Standard	-
Warranty Years	6 years / 150,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	-	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Battery Type	-	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	15 000 km	-
Service Interval	10000	-
Service Intervals	10000	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	Standard
Maintenance Plan	3 years / 30,000 km	-
First Service At	10000	-
Alternator	-	-
Anti-Rust Treatment	-	-
Approx Service Cost	-	-
Battery Warranty	-	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Dealer Stock Note	Top grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	Active	active
Segment	Compact SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV
Model Introduced Year	2021	2022
Generation	First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment	Current South Africa Tiggo 7 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	2022
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Drivetrain Note	Front-wheel drive confirmed by Nissan South Africa derivative/specification data	-
Color Note	Brick Red, Storm White, Pearl White, Onyx Black, Gun Grey, Blade Silver	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Boot Space	336 l	475 l
Boot Space Seats Folded	690 l	1500 l
Boot Volume	336 l	475 l
Cargo Volume	336 l	475 l
Doors	5	5
Front Track Width	1536 mm	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	-
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1399 kg	-
Gross Vehicle Weight	1399 kg	-
Ground Clearance	205 mm	-
Ground Clearance Max	205 mm	-
Ground Clearance Min	205 mm	-
Ground Clearance Mm	205 mm	-
Height	1571 mm	1705 mm
Height Mm	1571 mm	1705 mm
Length	3995 mm	4500 mm
Length Mm	3995 mm	4500 mm
Rear Track Width	1535 mm	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Seats	5	5
Turning Circle	5 m	-
Turning Circle M	5 m	-
Turning Radius	5 m	-
Wheelbase	2500 mm	2670 mm
Width	1758 mm	1842 mm
Width Mm	1758 mm	1842 mm
Load Bed Length	336 l	475 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Loadbox Length Mm	336 l	475 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Kerb Weight	1007 kg	-
Max Payload	-	-
Towing Capacity	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-
Tare Mass Kg	1007 kg	-
Front Overhang	-	-
Rear Overhang	-	-
Number of Doors	5	5

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Connected Services	Smartphone integration	-
Display Audio	8-inch touch screen with smartphone integration	-
Infotainment Screen	8-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration	Touchscreen infotainment
Infotainment Display	8-inch touch screen with smartphone integration	-
Infotainment Screen	8-inch	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Screen Size	8-inch	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen	8-inch	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Digital Instrument Cluster	7-inch TFT	Standard
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	6	4-6
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	-
Audio Speakers	6	4-6
FM Radio	Standard	-
Radio	Standard	-
Voice Recognition	-	-
AUX Input	-	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	Front USB / smartphone integration	-
Head Up Display	-	-
Multi Information Display	7-inch TFT driver display	-
Navigation System	-	-
Rear Usb	-	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Smartphone integration	-
Voice Control	-	-
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	-
USB Ports	Front USB / smartphone integration	Front and rear USB where listed
Audio System	6-speaker audio system	-
Premium Audio	-	-
Audio	8-inch touchscreen audio with smartphone integration	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Wheelbase Mm	2500 mm	2670 mm
Handbrake Type	-	Electronic parking brake
Tyre Size	195/60R16	18-inch alloy
Wheel Rim Size	16	18-inch alloy
Spare Wheel Type	Full Size Spare wheel	-
Front Brake Type	Disc brakes	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum brake	Disc
Brake Type Front	Disc brakes	-
Brake Type Rear	Drum brake	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Standard	-
Hydraulic Brake Assist	-	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	-
Wheel Size Type	195/60R16	-
Wheel Type	16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel	-
Auto Brake Hold	-	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	-
Braked Towing Capacity	-	-
Brakes	Front disc / rear drum	-
Cornering Brake Control	-	-
Electric Park Brake	-	-
Front Tyre Width	195 mm	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather	-
Parking Brake Type	Manual parking brake	-
Rear Tyre Width	195 mm	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather	-
Towing Braked Kg	-	-
Tyre Type	Radial	-
Front Brake Disc Diameter	-	-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	-	-
Tyre Load Index	-	-
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	-
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full Size Spare wheel	-
Tyre Speed Rating	-	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Particulate Filter	-	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Unleaded Petrol	Petrol
CO2 Emissions	140.15 g/km	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	140.15	-
Euro Emission Standard	-	-
Fuel Evaporation Control	-	-
Green NCAP Rating	-	-
Idle CO2 Output	140.15	-
Noise Level	-	-
Start Stop System	-	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Interior Colour Options	6	-
Interior Colours	6	-
Seat Capacity	5	-
Seat Count	5	-
Seat Material	Leather two-tone seats	Fabric or cloth trim
Driver Seat Adjustment	3-way driver seat adjustment	Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment	2-way passenger seat adjustment	Manual
Heated Seats	-	-
Ventilated Seats	-	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat	60:40 split second row	Standard
Boot Space Seats Down	690	-
Cargo Space	336	-
Front Armrest	-	-
Boot Light	Standard	-
Boot Space Seats Up	336	-
Cup Holders	Front and rear cup holders	-
Folding Rear Seats	60:40 split second row	-
Instrument Cluster Type	Speedometer and tachometer	-
Door Map Pockets	-	-
Rear AC Vents	-	-
Rear Armrest	-	-
Steering Type	Electric Power Steering	-
Adjustable Driver Seat	3-way driver seat adjustment	-
Adjustable Front Seat	2-way passenger seat adjustment	-
Armrest Front	-	-
Armrest Rear	-	-
Cooled Seats	-	-
Driver Seat	3-way driver seat adjustment	-
Fabric Seats	-	-
Front Headrest	Adjustable	-
Interior Trim Colour	Black	-
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leather two-tone seats	-
Leather Seats	Standard	-
Driver Lumbar Support	-	-
Memory Seats	-	-
Rear Headrest	Adjustable	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	-	-
Seat Adjustment	3-way driver seat adjustment	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	Reclining	-
Seat Belt Warning	Driver and passenger	-
Seat Fold Type	60:40 split second row	-
Rear USB Ports	-	-
Ambient Lighting	-	-
Interior Courtesy Lamps	7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, USB, reversing camera (Acenta and above), dual airbags, climate control on Acenta+	-
Seat Trim	Leather two-tone seats	Fabric
Steering Adjustment	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
MagneRide Damping	-	-
Front Suspension	Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe	Multi-link
Power Steering	Electric Power Steering	-
Rear Suspension Type	Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe	Multi-link
Steering Column	Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt	-
Chassis Material	-	-
Chassis Type	-	-
Front Spring Type	MacPherson strut	-
Rear Axle Type	Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe	-
Shock Absorber Type	Twin-tube telescopic shock absorber	-
Shock Absorbers	Twin-tube telescopic shock absorber	-
Front Anti-Roll Bar	-	-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	-	-
Rear Spring Type	Torsion beam / twin-tube shock absorber	-
Suspension	Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link	-
Front Suspension Type	Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link	MacPherson strut

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Ownership Role	Top	range-specific
Price Zar	323900 ZAR	389900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	range-specific
Starting Price	323900	389900
Starting Price Zar	323900	389900
Price Source	Nissan South Africa live Magnite price data, updated March 2026	Official model page price card

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Hill Descent Control	-	Standard
Airbags	6 airbags	Multiple airbags
Driver Airbag	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Standard
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Knee Airbag	-	-
ABS	Standard	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
TCS	-	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Brake Override System	-	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Driver and passenger	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Front Parking Sensors	-	-
Central Locking	Remote central locking	-
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	-
Fatigue Detection	-	-
Alarm System	Standard	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6 airbags	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	6 airbags	-
Lane Change Warning	-	-
Safety Rating	-	-
Pedestrian Detection AEB	-	-
Side Impact Beams	-	-
Speed Alert System	Adjustable speed limiter	-
Whiplash Protection	-	-
Traction Control	-	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Driver and passenger front pretensioners with load limiters	Standard
AEB	-	-

Spec	Magnite	Tiggo 7 Pro
Real-world City Mileage Min	-	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	-	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	-	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	-	-

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tiggo 7 Pro leads by 8 points

Tiggo 7 Pro has a slight advantage, but Magnite remains highly competitive.

Winner 61 /100

Lead 8 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 8 points

Magnite

91% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 71 Check Performance 23

Performance 23

Efficiency 65

Safety 71

Practicality 64

Ownership 43

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tiggo 7 Pro +23 Efficiency Magnite +6 Safety Tiggo 7 Pro +4 Practicality Tiggo 7 Pro +4 Ownership Tiggo 7 Pro +12

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

Magnite

Performance 23/100

Efficiency 65/100

Safety 71/100

Practicality 64/100

Ownership 43/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 7 Pro wins with 61 pts vs 53 pts for Magnite

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

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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: Magnite 65 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: Magnite 71, 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: Magnite 43, 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: Magnite 64, Tiggo 7 Pro 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Magnite 23, 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 Magnite and Tiggo 7 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Magnite scores 23 vs 46.

Efficiency: Magnite scores 65 vs 59.

Safety: Magnite scores 71 vs 75.

Practicality: Magnite scores 64 vs 68.

Ownership: Magnite scores 43 vs 55.

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

Nissan Magnite vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

Nissan Magnite

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)

Magnite

Tiggo 7 Pro

Which One's Right for You?

Magnite

Tiggo 7 Pro

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tiggo 7 Pro leads by 8 points

Tiggo 7 Pro

Magnite

Tiggo 7 Pro

Magnite

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