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Scorpio-N
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Tiggo 7 PHEV
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Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2026
Generation
Current local listing
Current South Africa Tiggo 7 PHEV range
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1825-2070 kg
1825 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Length
4662 mm
4553 mm
Width
1918 mm
1862 mm
Height
1905 mm
1686 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
162 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
626 l
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
184 mm
Kerb Weight
-
1825 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2310 kg
Payload Capacity
-
485 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1500 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.7 m
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
950 mm
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1570 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1570 mm
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Multi-link
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Automatic
Power Windows
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine start stop button
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1672 l
Electric Mirror Folding
Power-fold ORVM
-
AC Type
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2184 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
265 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
530 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-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
Zip, Zap, Zoom
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 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
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 Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Gearbox
Automatic
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Drivetrain
4x4
FWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
20.4 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
17.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
22.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 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
14.5 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
57
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
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Hill hold control
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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
Standard
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Hill hold control
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Scorpio-N
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
Front and rear parking sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Front and rear camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver drowsiness detection
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Front and rear camera
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
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Seat Material
Leatherette
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
Rear AC Vents
Second row air conditioner
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Power
Seat Trim
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Leatherette / leather
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio System
Sony 3D immersive audio
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
162 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
162 mm
Spec
Scorpio-N
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
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
225/60 R18
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
33 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Scorpio-N
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
489999
679900
Starting Price Zar
489999
679900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N and Tiggo 7 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: Scorpio-N 69 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 91.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 85.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 68.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored 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.
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 7 PHEV leads by 10 points
Tiggo 7 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Scorpio-N remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
85/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 7 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 75 pts for Scorpio-N
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 7 PHEV leads. However, Scorpio-N may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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