GWM ORA 5 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

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.

GWM ORA 5 in South Africa

GWM ORA 5

BEV Ultra Luxury Electric Current
ZAR 599,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 260 Nm
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

LiT MT Petrol Current
ZAR 279,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
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Decision summary

GWM ORA 5 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Tiggo 4 Cross starts ZAR 85,000 cheaper ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900 · Tiggo 4 Cross from ZAR 279,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification ORA 5 Tiggo 4 Cross
Maximum Power ORA 5150 kW Tiggo 4 Cross83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque ORA 5260 Nm Tiggo 4 Cross170 Nm
Engine Size ORA 5Not Applicable Tiggo 4 Cross1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy ORA 5Not Applicable Tiggo 4 Cross14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance ORA 5175 mm Tiggo 4 Cross180 mm

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec ORA 5 Tiggo 4 Cross
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross range
Facelift History No facelift; first South African model year Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Compact SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status On sale active
Segment Compact SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1309 kg
Spec ORA 5 Tiggo 4 Cross
Length 4471 mm 4351 mm
Width 1833 mm 1831 mm
Height 1641 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2720 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity - 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space - 340 l
Kerb Weight - 1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1684 kg
Payload Capacity - 375 kg
Towing Capacity - 1300 kg
Seating Capacity - 5 seats
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Doors - 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.5 m
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - 975 mm
Front Legroom - 1040 mm
Rear Legroom - 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This ORA 5 and Tiggo 4 Cross comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Index Withheld

Hagalu does not turn missing specifications into neutral scores or guessed values.

Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

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ORA 5 vs Tiggo 4 Cross 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.