BYD SEALION 6 DM-i vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

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.

BYD SEALION 6 DM-i in South Africa

BYD SEALION 6 DM-i

Premium DM-i AWD Plug-in Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

Panel Van CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 339,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

BYD SEALION 6 DM-i vs Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van: the short answer

SEALION 6 DM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van remains close.

Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van starts ZAR 330,000 cheaper SEALION 6 DM-i from ZAR 639,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van from ZAR 309,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification SEALION 6 DM-i Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Maximum Power SEALION 6 DM-i96 kW @ 5200 rpm Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van83 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque SEALION 6 DM-i220 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van138 Nm
Engine Size SEALION 6 DM-i1497 cc Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy SEALION 6 DM-i17.2 km/l Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance SEALION 6 DM-i180 mm Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van180 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.

BYD SEALION 6 DM-i

Premium DM-i AWD

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

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

Read the review and score breakdown

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

Panel Van CVT

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

SEALION 6 DM-i

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

SEALION 6 DM-i

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec SEALION 6 DM-i Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Model Introduced Year 2024 2026
Generation First South African SEALION 6 DM-i generation Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van range
Facelift History No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026 Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Panel Van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Medium SUV Panel Van
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg - 1324 kg
Spec SEALION 6 DM-i Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Length 4775 mm 4318 mm
Width 1890 mm 1831 mm
Height 1670 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2765 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 425 l 1500 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 1324 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2510 kg 1684 kg
Payload Capacity 410 kg 360 kg
Towing Capacity 1300 kg 1300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 980 mm 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 910 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 1120 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 820 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This SEALION 6 DM-i and Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 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: SEALION 6 DM-i 58 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 36.

Efficiency index: SEALION 6 DM-i 75 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 59.

Safety-equipment index: SEALION 6 DM-i 99 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 90.

Practicality index: SEALION 6 DM-i 59 vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 58.

Ownership-cover index: SEALION 6 DM-i not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 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

SEALION 6 DM-i leads by 12 points

SEALION 6 DM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van remains close.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 83% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

SEALION 6 DM-i

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Performance 58
Performance 58
Efficiency 75
Safety 99
Practicality 59
Leads by 12 points
60
#2

Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

62% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 59
Safety 90
Practicality 58
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance SEALION 6 DM-i +22 Efficiency SEALION 6 DM-i +16 Safety SEALION 6 DM-i +9 Practicality SEALION 6 DM-i +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

SEALION 6 DM-i

Performance 58/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 59/100

Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 58/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index BYD SEALION 6 DM-i leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 60 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEALION 6 DM-i leads. However, Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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SEALION 6 DM-i vs Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van 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.