Mitsubishi Outlander vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

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 in South Africa

Mitsubishi Outlander

2.5L Exceed CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 819,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 245 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L Petrol Current
ZAR 269,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Mitsubishi Outlander vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: the short answer

Outlander and Tiggo 4 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 490,095 cheaper Outlander from ZAR 759,995 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Outlander Tiggo 4 Pro
Maximum Power Outlander135 kW @ 6000 rpm Tiggo 4 Pro83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Outlander245 Nm @ 3600 rpm Tiggo 4 Pro138 Nm
Engine Size Outlander2488 cc Tiggo 4 Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Outlander12.3 km/l Tiggo 4 Pro14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance Outlander210 mm Tiggo 4 Pro170 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Mitsubishi Outlander

2.5L Exceed CVT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Outlander

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Tiggo 4 Pro

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Outlander

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 4 Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Outlander Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2022 2024
Generation Fourth-generation Outlander Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
Facelift History Current 2026 South African specification including Edition 25. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Current specification 2024
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 - 1309 kg
Spec Outlander Tiggo 4 Pro
Length 4710 mm 4318 mm
Width 1862 mm 1831 mm
Height 1745 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2706 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 180 mm 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 205 l 340 l
Kerb Weight 1690 kg 1309 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2355 kg 1684 kg
Payload Capacity 665 kg 375 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

In depth: how these cars differ

This Outlander and Tiggo 4 Pro 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 Pro 36.

Efficiency index: Outlander 49 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57.

Safety-equipment index: Outlander 76 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 91.

Practicality index: Outlander 64 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 54.

Ownership-cover index: Outlander not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Pro 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Outlander leads by 3 points

Outlander and Tiggo 4 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 62 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 83% source coverage
62
#1 Evidence leader

Outlander

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 76 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 56
Efficiency 49
Safety 76
Practicality 64
Leads by 3 points
59
#2

Tiggo 4 Pro

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 57
Safety 91
Practicality 54
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Outlander +20 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Pro +8 Safety Tiggo 4 Pro +15 Practicality Outlander +10

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Outlander

Performance 56/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 76/100
Practicality 64/100

Tiggo 4 Pro

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 54/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mitsubishi Outlander leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts vs 59 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Outlander leads. However, Tiggo 4 Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Outlander vs Tiggo 4 Pro questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.