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.
P500 and Tiggo 7 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tiggo 7 PHEV starts ZAR 200,000 cheaperP500 from ZAR 799,900 · Tiggo 7 PHEV from ZAR 599,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Maximum Power
P500255 kW
Tiggo 7 PHEV265 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
P500648 Nm
Tiggo 7 PHEV530 Nm
Engine Size
P5002000 cc
Tiggo 7 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
P50010.2 km/l
Tiggo 7 PHEV20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance
P500224 mm
Tiggo 7 PHEV162 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.
GWM P500
2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
P500
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 7 PHEV
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?
P500
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 7 PHEV
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
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African P500 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South Africa Tiggo 7 PHEV range
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
SUV
Body Type Cab
Pickup
-
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0T HEV Ultra Luxury 4x4 9HAT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Pickup
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2761 kg
1825 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
SUV
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Length
5445 mm
4553 mm
Width
1991 mm
1862 mm
Height
1924 mm
1686 mm
Wheelbase
3350 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
224 mm
162 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
184 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 l
626 l
Kerb Weight
2810 kg
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3495 kg
2310 kg
Payload Capacity
685 kg
485 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.0 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
950 mm
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1570 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1570 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1672 l
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.8
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Diff Lock
Rear differential lock
-
Difflock
Rear differential lock
-
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Sound System
10-speaker premium audio
8
Source Model Column
p500
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Bakkie towing support
-
Towbar
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Hitch
Bakkie towing support
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
255 kW
265 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
648 Nm
530 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
9-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
93 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Gearbox
Automatic
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear differential lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
9
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
FWD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
9
Hybrid DHT
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
10.2 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
8.2 km/l
17.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.9 km/l
22.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
10.2 km/l
20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
1200 km
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Airbags
Front dual, front side, curtain and front centre airbags
Multiple airbags
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P500 grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leatherette / leather
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Infotainment System
SYNC
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
10-speaker premium audio
8
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Audio Speakers
10-speaker premium audio
8
Audio System
10-speaker premium audio
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Body Type
Pickup
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear differential lock
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
224 mm
162 mm
Ground Clearance Min
224 mm
162 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
225/60 R18
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Service Interval
10000
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Intervals
10000
-
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
33 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
-
Spec
P500
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Ownership Role
Flagship
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
999900
679900
Starting Price Zar
999900
679900
In depth: how these cars differ
This P500 and Tiggo 7 PHEV 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: P500 98 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 91.
Efficiency index: P500 50 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 85.
Safety-equipment index: P500 88 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: P500 78 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 68.
Ownership-cover index: P500 65 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 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 7 PHEV leads by 7 points
P500 and Tiggo 7 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
85/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
P500
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
78/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 7 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 78 pts for P500
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 7 PHEV leads. However, P500 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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