A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Mitsubishi Outlander vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV: the short answer
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV starts ZAR 320,095 cheaperOutlander from ZAR 759,995 · Tiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Maximum Power
Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV310 Nm
Engine Size
Outlander2488 cc
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Outlander12.3 km/l
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Outlander210 mm
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV180 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Mitsubishi Outlander
2.5L Exceed CVT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Outlander
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Outlander
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Fourth-generation Outlander
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Facelift History
Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25.
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
Medium seven-seat SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1387 kg
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Length
4710 mm
4351 mm
Width
1862 mm
1831 mm
Height
1745 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2706 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
205 l
340 l
Kerb Weight
1690 kg
1387 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2355 kg
1905 kg
Payload Capacity
665 kg
518 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.5 m
Front Headroom
986 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
1014 mm
930 mm
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine
2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
PR25DD
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2488 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
100 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
135 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
245 Nm @ 3600 rpm
310 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
187 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Tarmac, Gravel, Snow, Mud
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
145 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Gearbox
CVT
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
5.694
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Hybrid DHT
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
AWD
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
Yes
Standard
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.1 km/l
14.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.2 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
51
Combined Driving Range
679
Not Available
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
703 km
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
631 km
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Airbags
7
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
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
Yes
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
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
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
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
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
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way power adjustable with lumbar support
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual adjustable
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather-appointed
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Climate Control
Three-zone automatic
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
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Three-zone automatic
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
9-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
9-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Approach Angle
19.4 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
22.9 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
No
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
18.1 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
180 mm
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch alloy
215/60 R17
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
123 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
819995 ZAR
439900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
819995
439900
Starting Price Zar
819995
439900
Spec
Outlander
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Outlander and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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 56 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62.
Efficiency index: Outlander 49 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75.
Safety-equipment index: Outlander 76 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91.
Practicality index: Outlander 64 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57.
Ownership-cover index: Outlander not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads by 9 points
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Outlander remains close.
Performance
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +6
Efficiency
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +26
Safety
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +15
Practicality
Outlander +7
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
57/100
Outlander
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
49/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 62 pts for Outlander
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads. However, Outlander may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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