Hyundai Palisade vs Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

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Hyundai Palisade Discontinued model
Hyundai Palisade in South Africa

Hyundai Palisade

2.2D Elite AWD 8AT 7-Seater Diesel Discontinued model
ZAR 1,204,500 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 142 kW 🔧 440 Nm ⛽ 8.2 km/l
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Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV

PHEV Vanguard AWD Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 989,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 455 kW 🔧 920 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai Palisade vs Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV: the short answer

Tiggo 9 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Palisade remains close.

Recorded price context Palisade: last listed from ZAR 1,204,500 · Tiggo 9 PHEV: current from ZAR 839,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Palisade Tiggo 9 PHEV
Maximum Power Palisade142 kW Tiggo 9 PHEV455 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Palisade440 Nm Tiggo 9 PHEV920 Nm
Engine Size Palisade2199 cc Tiggo 9 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Palisade8.2 km/l Tiggo 9 PHEV16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance Palisade203 mm Tiggo 9 PHEV183 mm

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

Evidence for Hyundai Palisade 2.2D Elite AWD 8AT 7-Seater

Source type: South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Palisade

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 9 PHEV

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

Which One's Right for You?

Palisade

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 9 PHEV

  • 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

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Palisade Tiggo 9 PHEV
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
Body Style Seven-seat SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Tare Mass Kg 1952 kg 2265 kg
Model Introduced Year Not confirmed 2026
Generation Not confirmed Current South Africa Tiggo 9 PHEV range
Facelift Launched Since Not confirmed 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Production Status Not confirmed active
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec Palisade Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ground Clearance (Default) 203 mm 183 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 71 l 70 l
Kerb Weight 1952 kg 2265 kg
Towing Capacity 2200 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 7 seats 7 seats
Length Not confirmed 4810 mm
Width Not confirmed 1925 mm
Height Not confirmed 1741 mm
Wheelbase Not confirmed 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed 150 mm
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 448 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not confirmed 2886 kg
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 621 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 3 rows
Doors Not confirmed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not confirmed 5.9 m
Front Headroom Not confirmed 1025 mm
Rear Headroom Not confirmed 990 mm
Front Legroom Not confirmed 1060 mm
Rear Legroom Not confirmed 960 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Palisade and Tiggo 9 PHEV comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: Palisade 74 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 98.

Efficiency index: Palisade 40 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 72.

Safety-equipment index: Palisade 90 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 94.

Practicality index: Palisade 79 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 70.

Ownership-cover index: Palisade not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 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.

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

Tiggo 9 PHEV leads by 12 points

Tiggo 9 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Palisade remains close.

Evidence leader 85 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 69% source coverage
85
#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 9 PHEV

69% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Practicality 70
Performance 98
Efficiency 72
Safety 94
Practicality 70
Leads by 12 points
73
#2

Palisade

51% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 40
Performance 74
Efficiency 40
Safety 90
Practicality 79
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 9 PHEV +24 Efficiency Tiggo 9 PHEV +32 Safety Tiggo 9 PHEV +4 Practicality Palisade +9

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiggo 9 PHEV

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 72/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 70/100

Palisade

Performance 74/100
Efficiency 40/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 79/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts vs 73 pts for Palisade

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 PHEV leads. However, Palisade may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Palisade vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 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.