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Tiggo 7
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?
Outlander Sport
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
Current South Africa Tiggo 7 range
Facelift History
Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1437 kg
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Length
4390 mm
4553 mm
Width
1810 mm
1862 mm
Height
1660 mm
1686 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
193 mm
154 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
195 mm
154 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
480 l
565 l
Kerb Weight
1250 kg
1437 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1730 kg
1888 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
451 kg
Towing Capacity
0 kg
675 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
950 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
880 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
370 mm
950 mm
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
4A91
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
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
75 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
84.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
141 Nm @ 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
CVT
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
13.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
18.7 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.6 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
112.8 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
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Gearbox
CVT
6 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
5.698
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
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
No
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
6 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
13.2 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.5 km/l
17.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
42
51
Combined Driving Range
677
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
701 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
63 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustable
Manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather with anti-temperature-rise function
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Front and rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
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
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
12.3-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White Pearl, Blade Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Red Metallic, Energetic Yellow Metallic
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Approach Angle
21 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
30.5 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20.5 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
154 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
154 mm
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Tyre Size
225/50 R18
18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary 16-inch
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
CO2 Emissions
146 g/km
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Service Plan
3 years / 45,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 Year / 60 000 km
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
entry-value
Price Zar
499990 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
entry-value
Starting Price
499990
429900
Starting Price Zar
499990
429900
Spec
Outlander Sport
Tiggo 7
Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Outlander Sport 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: Outlander Sport 30 vs Tiggo 7 46.
Efficiency index: Outlander Sport 62 vs Tiggo 7 58.
Safety-equipment index: Outlander Sport 73 vs Tiggo 7 91.
Practicality index: Outlander Sport 67 vs Tiggo 7 60.
Ownership-cover index: Outlander Sport 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
Tiggo 7 leads by 7 points
Outlander Sport and Tiggo 7 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Tiggo 7 +16
Efficiency
Outlander Sport +4
Safety
Tiggo 7 +18
Practicality
Outlander Sport +7
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 7
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
Outlander Sport
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 7
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 7 leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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