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.
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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
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?
RAV4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
All-new sixth-generation RAV4 introduced in South Africa in July 2026
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro Max range
Facelift History
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Full model change for 2026 with HEV, PHEV and GR-Sport derivatives
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current South African 2026 specification
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1725-1740 kg
1658 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Length
4645 mm
4720 mm
Width
1880 mm
1860 mm
Height
1680 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
186 mm
203 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
732 l
117 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2230 kg
2211 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
5.6 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
203 mm
Kerb Weight
-
1658 kg
Payload Capacity
-
553 kg
Number of Rows
-
3 rows
Front Headroom
-
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
-
985 mm
Front Legroom
-
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
-
945 mm
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Front Track Width
1620 mm
1582 mm
Rear Track Width
1650 mm
1604 mm
Front Suspension
Tread (mm) 1620
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Tread (mm) 1650
Multi-link
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Auto Dual zone
Automatic
Power Windows
All All One Touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard Front x1
Standard
Sunroof
Moon roof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard Power
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Auto Dual zone
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
739 l
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Engine
2.5-litre Petrol Hybrid
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2500 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol Hybrid
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
87.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
103.48 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
137 kW @ 6000 rpm
187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
221 Nm
390 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Trail, Snow
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
112.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
235.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Gearbox
CVT
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
AWD E-FOUR
FWD
LSD Available
Standard Front + Rear,
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
7
Transmission Type
CVT
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric
Drivetrain
AWD E-FOUR
FWD
4WD Engagement
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
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
Standard
Standard
Gearbox Type
CVT
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD E-FOUR
FWD
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
7
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
-
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Standard
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Claimed Mileage
21.3 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
17.2 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
24.8 km/l
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Tank Litres
55
51
Emission Standard
-
Euro VIb
Real-world Mileage
21.3 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Airbags
Driver Knee, Front Side, Rear Curtain, Front Curtain
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard 2
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front + Rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard Standard Eco / Normal /
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front + Rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard Lane Trace Assist
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Standard
Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Standard
Rear View Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Auto, Rainsensing
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Standard
Reverse Camera
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive, All Speed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Display Audio/ Panoramic View Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard Safe Exit Assist
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Standard
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Seat Material
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Standard Front
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
3 Spoke Heated, GR-S Leather
Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Power
Power
Seat Trim
GR Sport Leather Sporty
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
60 40 Split Seat
-
Standard
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Infotainment System
JBL Display Audio, 12.9-inch
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Standard 9 Standard Audio, Info Display, Voice
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard 12.3-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Standard 5PCs
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
12.9-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
12.9-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard LED
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Platinum White Pearl, Attitude Black, Smokey Blue, Urban Khaki, Fierce Red and selected bi-tone finishes
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Tyre Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver 165-90D18 Steel F:235-50R20 Alloy-
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
R:235-50R20 Alloy
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Electric
Electronic parking brake
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Battery Warranty
8 years 160 000 km
-
Service Plan
6 Services / 90 000 km
7 Year / 90 000 km
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
CO2 Emissions
107 g/km
180 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
4WD System Type
Permanent electric all-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
186 mm
203 mm
Ground Clearance Min
186 mm
203 mm
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Ownership Role
Private and family
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
941800 ZAR
609900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Flagship
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
941800
609900
Starting Price Zar
941800
609900
Spec
RAV4
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This RAV4 and Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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: RAV4 50 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 75.
Efficiency index: RAV4 84 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 52.
Safety-equipment index: RAV4 93 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 94.
Practicality index: RAV4 71 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 58.
Ownership-cover index: RAV4 not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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
RAV4 leads by 2 points
RAV4 and Tiggo 8 Pro Max are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Tiggo 8 Pro Max +25
Efficiency
RAV4 +32
Safety
Tiggo 8 Pro Max +1
Practicality
RAV4 +13
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
RAV4
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
84/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
71/100
Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Performance
75/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota RAV4
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 71 pts for Tiggo 8 Pro Max
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RAV4 leads. However, Tiggo 8 Pro Max may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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