Lexus NX vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

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.

Lexus NX in South Africa

Lexus NX

NX 350 F SPORT Petrol Automatic 8-speed
ZAR 1,276,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 205 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Comfort HEV Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 439,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm ⛽ 18.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance NX
⛽ Fuel Economy Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
🛡 Safety NX
📦 Practicality Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
🔑 Ownership NX
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV starts ZAR 1074200 cheaper NX from ZAR 1,074,200 · Tiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec NX Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine Power 205 kW 150 kW
Torque 430 Nm 310 Nm
Engine Size 2400 cc 1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage 12.3 km/l 18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 195 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay 520 l -
Airbags Side,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Driver Knee Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 1760-1860 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 7 years / 105,000km 5 Years / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

NX has a slight advantage, but Tiggo 4 Cross HEV remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance NX +24 pts
Efficiency Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +26 pts
Safety NX +19 pts
Practicality Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +3 pts
Ownership NX +38 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

NX

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 Cross HEV

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?

NX

  • 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 Cross HEV

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec NX Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year 2023 2026
Generation Second-generation Lexus NX mid-size luxury SUV Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Facelift History Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Current South African range includes petrol, self-charging hybrid and plug-in-hybrid derivatives 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17 Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment Luxury SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec NX Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Ground Clearance 195 mm 180 mm
Wheelbase 2690 mm 2610 mm
Length 4660 mm 4351 mm
Width 1865 mm 1831 mm
Height 1670 mm 1662 mm
Kerb Weight 1760-1860 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight 2370 kg 1905 kg
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 520 l -
Towing Capacity 1000 kg -
Front Track Width 1605 mm -
Rear Track Width 1625 mm -
Turning Radius 5.8 m -
Load Bed Length 520 l -
Load Bed Width - -
Number of Doors 5 5
Max Payload 510-610 kg -
Boot Volume 520 l -
Doors 5 5
Seats 5 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l -
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 2370 kg 1905 kg
Ground Clearance Max 195 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Min 195 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 195 mm 180 mm
Height Mm 1670 mm 1662 mm
Length Mm 4660 mm 4351 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 520 l -
Loadbox Width Mm - -
Payload Kg 510-610 kg -
Cargo Volume 520 l -
Tare Mass Kg 1760-1860 kg -
Turning Circle 5.8 m -
Turning Circle M 5.8 m -
Width Mm 1865 mm 1831 mm
Front Legroom - -
Rear Legroom - -
Front Headroom - -
Rear Headroom - -
Front Shoulder Room - -
Rear Shoulder Room - -
Boot Space Seats Folded - -

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

NX leads by 11 points

NX has a slight advantage, but Tiggo 4 Cross HEV remains highly competitive.

Winner 78 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 79% confidence
78
#1 Winner

NX

79% data confidence 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 86
Efficiency 49
Safety 94
Practicality 64
Ownership 93
Leads by 11 points
67
#2

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

68% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 75 Check Ownership 55
Performance 62
Efficiency 75
Safety 75
Practicality 67
Ownership 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance NX +24 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +26 Safety NX +19 Practicality Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +3 Ownership NX +38

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

NX

Performance 86/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 64/100
Ownership 93/100

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 75/100
Practicality 67/100
Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Lexus NX wins with 78 pts vs 67 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

In structured scoring, NX emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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 NX 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: NX 49 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75. 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: NX 94, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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: NX 93, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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: NX 64, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 67. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: NX 86, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62. 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.

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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 NX edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The NX 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 NX and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: NX scores 86 vs 62.

Efficiency: NX scores 49 vs 75.

Safety: NX scores 94 vs 75.

Practicality: NX scores 64 vs 67.

Ownership: NX scores 93 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives NX the advantage in this comparison.