KIA Seltos vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

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.

KIA Seltos

1.5D EX+ Auto Diesel Automatic

ZAR 599,995 ex-showroom

⚡ 85 kW 🔧 260 Nm Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

Distinction 1.5T CVT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 389,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 108 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tiggo 7 Pro

⛽ Fuel Economy Seltos

🛡 Safety Seltos

📦 Practicality Tie

🔑 Ownership Seltos

Tiggo 7 Pro starts ZAR 389995 cheaper Seltos from ZAR 389,995 · Tiggo 7 Pro from ZAR 389,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Engine Power	85 kW	108 kW
Torque	260 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Size	1493 cc	1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage	19.2 km/l	14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance	190 mm	-
Boot / Load Bay	433 l	475 l
Airbags	6	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	1430 kg	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	7 Years / 150,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Seltos has a slight advantage, but Tiggo 7 Pro remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 7 Pro +1 pts

Efficiency Seltos +14 pts

Safety Seltos +19 pts

Practicality Equal

Ownership Seltos +16 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Seltos

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Tiggo 7 Pro

Strengths

More powerful engine output

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving

Which One's Right for You?

Seltos

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 7 Pro

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Engine	1.5 D4FE Inline-4 Diesel Turbo	1.5T petrol
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Turbodiesel	1.5T petrol
Engine Type Config	Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Diesel	1.5T petrol
Engine Code	D4FE	-
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Inline
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	16	16
Displacement	1493 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement	1493 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Induction	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Turbocharger	Yes	Standard
Cylinder Bore	75.0 mm	-
Piston Stroke	84.5 mm	-
Compression Ratio	16.0:1	-
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection	Petrol injection
Fuel Grade Required	B7 Diesel	Petrol
Variable Valve Timing	No	-
Engine Position	Front Transverse	-
Engine Oil Capacity	4.5 l	-
Max Power kW	85 kW	108 kW
Power	85 kW	108 kW
Power	114 bhp	144.8 bhp
Power @ RPM	4,000 rpm	5500
Max Torque Nm	260 Nm	210 Nm
Torque	260 Nm	210 Nm
Torque @ RPM	1,500 rpm	1750-4000
Maximum Engine RPM	4,500 rpm	-
0–100 km/h	10.5 sec	-
0-100 km/h	10.5 sec	-
Top Speed	175 km/h	-
Engine Displacement Cc	1493 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Power kW	85 kW	108 kW
Engine Torque Nm	260 Nm	210 Nm
Maximum Power	85 kW	108 kW
Maximum Torque	260 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Config	1.5 D4FE Inline-4 Diesel Turbo	1.5T petrol
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Valves	16	16
Power kW Rpm	4,000 rpm	5500
Torque Nm Rpm	1,500 rpm	1750-4000
Acceleration 0 100	10.5 sec	-
Turbo Type	Turbocharged	Single turbo
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Assisted	-
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
EV Range	-	-
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
System Output	-	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Active Exhaust	-	-
Engine Displacement Litres	1493 cc	1.5 cc

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Intercooler	Yes	-
Launch Control	No	-
Rev Matching	No	-
Performance Data Logger	No	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.2	-
Engine Start Stop	Yes	Standard
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Standard
Engine Start Button Illumination	Yes	-
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Electric
Ground Clearance Unladen	190	-
Drag Coefficient	0.34	-
Roof Load	50 kg	-
Stabilizer Bar	Yes	-
Steering Response	Normal	-
Skid Plates	No	-
Side Steps	No	-
Spare Wheel	Temporary Spare	-
Tyre Repair Kit	No	-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Yes	-
Seatbelt Reminder	Yes	Standard
Stability Control	Yes	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Yes	-
Speed Limiter	Yes	-
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	Yes	-
Surround View Monitor	Yes	-
Adaptive Dampers	No	-
Wireless Charging	Yes	-
Voice Command	Yes	-
Voice Command Support	Yes	-
Digital Speedometer	Yes	-
Driver Display	Digital Cluster	-
Heads Up Display	Yes	-
Tachometer	Yes	-
Trip Computer	Yes	-
Multi Function Steering	Yes	-
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	-
Air Conditioning	Yes	Manual / automatic by trim
AC Type	Yes	Manual / automatic by trim
Climate Control	Yes	Manual / automatic by trim
Climate Zones	2	-
Rear Air Conditioning	No	-
Glovebox Cooling	No	-
Seat Type	Leather Seats	-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Yes	-
Rear Seat Split	Yes	-
Headrest Adjustable	Yes	-
Front Armrest	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
12V Accessory Socket	Yes	-
Front Power Outlet	Yes	-
Rear Reading Lamps	Yes	-
Keyless Entry	Yes	Standard
Push Button Start	Yes	Standard
Push Button Start	Yes	Standard
Remote Engine Start	No	-
Remote Start	No	-
Remote Central Locking	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Fuel Lid Opener	Remote	-
Boot Opener	Remote	-
Power Windows	Yes	Standard
Power Mirrors	Yes	-
Heated Mirrors	Yes	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	Yes	-
Electric Mirror Folding	Yes	-
Remote Side Mirror	Yes	-
Auto Dimming Irvm	No	-
Auto Dimming Mirror	No	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	-
Rear Window Defroster	Yes	-
Rear Defogger	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
Tail Lamps	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamp Height Adjust	Yes	-
Headlamp Washer	No	-
Sunroof	Yes	-
Panoramic Roof	Yes	-
Roof Antenna	Yes	-
Rear Wing	Yes	-
Aero Kit	No	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Chrome Exterior Highlights	No	-
Ride Mode Selection	Yes	-
Electric Tailgate	No	-
Powered Tailgate	No	-
Engine Warranty	7 Years / 150,000 km	-
Service Plan	3 Years / 45,000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Service Reminder	Yes	-
Trim Level	flagship	-
Variant Role	Flagship / premium derivative	-
Accelerator 0 100	10.5 sec	-
Common Rail Injection	Common Rail Direct Injection	-
Diff Lock	No	-
Difflock	No	-
Vdc	Yes	-
TPMS	Yes	Standard
Sonar	Yes	-
Automatic High Beam	Yes	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Bottle Holders	4	-
Glove Box	Yes	-
Manual Aircon	Yes	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Yes	-
Wireless Charger	Yes	-
Lift Gate	No	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Yes	-
Power Socket 12v	Yes	-
Sound System	8	4-6
Roof Rack Compatibility	Yes	-
Mirror	Electric	-
Rim Size	235/50 R18	18-inch alloy
Stabilizer Bar Front	Yes	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Yes	-
Sub Frame	Unibody	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Source Model Column	seltos	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Rear Diff Lock	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Unlocking	Yes	Standard
Walk Away Lock	Yes	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Rear LED Combination Taillights	Yes	-
Front Wiper	Yes	-
Front Wipers Type	Yes	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	No	-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	Yes	-
Reading Lights Rear	Yes	-
Centre Console	Centre Armrest	-
Side Impact Bars	Yes	-
Passive Entry Start	Yes	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Fuel Octane Requirement	B7 Diesel	Petrol
Particulate Filter	DPF	-
Fuel Evaporation Control	No	-
Idle CO2 Output	143	-
CO2 Emissions	136 g/km	-
Green NCAP Rating	4	-
Start Stop System	Yes	-
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 6	-
Noise Level	67 dB	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	136	-
Hybrid System Type	-	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
AdBlue Tank Capacity	No	-
Fuel Consumption Urban	6.4 l/100km	-
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	4.5 l/100km	-
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5.2 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Claimed Mileage	19.2 km/l	14.7 km/l
City Mileage	15.6 km/l	-
Highway Mileage	22.2 km/l	-
Average Fuel Consumption	5.2 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	19.2 km/l	14.7 km/l
Fuel Efficiency	5.2 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Auto Start Stop	Yes	-
Emission Standard	Euro 6	Euro VIb
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	-
Combined Consumption L 100km	5.2 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	50 l	-
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Combined Consumption	5.2 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined	5.2 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
AC Charging Power	-	-
DC Charging Power	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
Brake Override System	Yes	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Standard
Airbags	6	Multiple airbags
Driver Airbag	Yes	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Standard
Side Airbags	Yes	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Yes	Standard
Knee Airbag	No	-
Side Impact Beams	Yes	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	Standard
Whiplash Protection	Yes	-
ABS	Yes	Standard
BA	Yes	Standard
EBD	Yes	Standard
Brake Assist	Yes	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Standard
TCS	Yes	Standard
Traction Control	Yes	Standard
Hill Hold	Yes	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Yes	Standard
Hill Descent Control	No	Standard
AEB	Yes	-
Pedestrian Detection AEB	Yes	-
Lane Change Warning	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Fatigue Detection	Yes	-
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Standard
Safety Rating	5	-
ISOFIX Mounts	Yes	Standard
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	-
Alarm System	Yes	-
ABS EBD	Yes	Standard
ESC With Traction Control	Yes	-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Alternator	Yes	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	15000	-
Gear Shift Indicator	No	Standard
Service Plan Duration	3 Years / 45,000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Service Plan Distance	3 Years / 45,000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Maintenance Plan	3 Years / 45,000 km	-
Service Interval	15000	-
First Service At	15000	-
Approx Service Cost	R3,500 per service	-
Anti-Rust Treatment	Yes	-
Service Intervals	15000	-
Battery Warranty	7 Years / 150,000 km	-
Battery Type	-	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Real-world City Mileage Min	13.3 l/100km	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	17.2 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	20.0 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	23.3 l/100km	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
EV Mode	No	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	-
Auto Highbeam	Yes	-
Reversing Camera	Yes	-
Rear View Camera	Yes	Standard
Reverse Camera	Yes	Standard
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Standard
Parking Sensors	Yes	Standard
Park Assist	Yes	-
360 Degree Camera	Yes	-
Auto Wipers	Yes	-
Auto Lights	Yes	-
Drive Modes	Yes	Eco / Normal / Sport
Eco Mode	Yes	-
Sport Mode	No	-
Blind Spot Warning	Yes	-
Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Pre-Collision System	Yes	-
Rear View Camera	Yes	-
Reverse Camera Type	Yes	-
Around View Monitor	Yes	-
Surround View Camera	Yes	-
Parking Distance Sensors	Yes	-
Parking Sensor	Yes	-
Front Camera	Yes	-
Automatic High Beam	Yes	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	Yes	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Number of Gears	7 km/h	CVT
Clutch Type	Dry Dual Clutch	Automatic clutch
Paddle Shifters	Yes	-
Final Drive Ratio	3.63	-
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	FWD
Differential Lock	No	-
LSD Available	No	-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	15.1:1	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Speeds	7 km/h	CVT
Axle Layout	FWD	FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles	Yes	-
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Low Range	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Locking Differential	No	-
Approach Angle	19 deg	-
Departure Angle	25 deg	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	16 deg	-
Ramp-over Angle	17 deg	-
Recovery Hooks	No	-
Underbody Protection	No	-
Hill Descent Control	No	Standard
Terrain Modes	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
4WD System Type	FWD	FWD
Crawl Control	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Approach Angle Deg	19 deg	-
Departure Angle Deg	25 deg	-
Breakover Angle	16 deg	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Length	4370 mm	4500 mm
Width	1800 mm	1842 mm
Height	1640 mm	1705 mm
Wheelbase	2610 mm	2670 mm
Front Track Width	1570 mm	-
Rear Track Width	1560 mm	-
Ground Clearance	190 mm	-
Turning Circle	10.6 m	-
Turning Radius	10.6 m	-
Front Overhang	840 mm	-
Rear Overhang	920 mm	-
Kerb Weight	1430 kg	-
Gross Vehicle Weight	1920 kg	-
Doors	5	5
Number of Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5
Front Headroom	990 mm	-
Rear Headroom	950 mm	-
Front Legroom	1030 mm	-
Rear Legroom	860 mm	-
Front Shoulder Room	1380 mm	-
Rear Shoulder Room	1330 mm	-
Boot Space	433 l	475 l
Boot Space Seats Folded	1385 l	1500 l
Boot Volume	433 l	475 l
Fuel Tank Capacity	50 l	-
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1920 kg	-
Height Mm	1640 mm	1705 mm
Length Mm	4370 mm	4500 mm
Width Mm	1800 mm	1842 mm
Ground Clearance Min	190 mm	-
Ground Clearance Max	190 mm	-
Turning Circle M	10.6 m	-
Tare Mass Kg	1430 kg	-
Cargo Volume	433 l	475 l
Boot Space Seats Folded	1385 l	1500 l
Load Bed Length	433 l	475 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Loadbox Length Mm	433 l	475 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Towing Capacity	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-
Ground Clearance Mm	190 mm	-
Max Payload	-	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Body Type	Compact SUV	-
Alloy Wheel Design	Alloy Alloy	-
Wing Mirror Type	Electric	-
Rear Wiper	Yes	-
Led Headlights	Yes	LED / halogen by trim
LED Headlamps	Yes	LED / halogen by trim
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Standard
DRL	Yes	Standard
Led Taillights	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Yes	-
Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Front Fog Lights	Yes	-
Rear Fog Lights	Yes	-
Panoramic Sunroof	No	-
Roof Type	Standard	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Standard
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Body Cladding	No	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	No	-
Door Handle Finish	Body Colour	-
Exterior Colour Options	Multiple	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Exterior Colour Options	7	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	Yes	-
Auto Headlights	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamps	Yes	LED / halogen by trim
Headlights	Yes	LED / halogen by trim
Headlight Type	Yes	LED / halogen by trim
Exterior Mirror Folding	Yes	-
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	-
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Standard
Front Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body Colour	-
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Electric Blind Sunroof	Standard	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Chassis Type	Unibody	-
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam	Multi-link
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	-
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	-
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic	-
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Yes	-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Yes	-
Power Steering	Yes	-
Steering Column	Adjustable	-
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson strut
Suspension	MacPherson Strut	-
Rear Suspension Type	Coupled Torsion Beam	Multi-link
Chassis Material	Unibody	-
MagneRide Damping	-	-
Rear Axle Type	Coupled Torsion Beam	-
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Steering Type	Yes	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Rear USB Ports	Yes	-
Instrument Cluster Type	Digital	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Polyurethane / synthetic
Rear AC Vents	No	-
Heated Seats	Yes	-
Cooled Seats	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	Yes	-
Seat Material	Leather	Fabric or cloth trim
Fabric Seats	No	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	8-Way Power	Manual
Adjustable Driver Seat	8-Way Power	-
Seat Adjustment	8-Way Power	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	4-Way Manual	Manual
Adjustable Front Seat	4-Way Manual	-
Driver Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Memory Seats	Yes	-
60 40 Split Seat	Yes	Standard
Folding Rear Seats	Yes	-
Front Headrest	Adjustable	-
Rear Headrest	Adjustable	-
Front Armrest	Centre Armrest	-
Rear Armrest	Yes	-
Door Map Pockets	Yes	-
Cup Holders	4	-
Ambient Lighting	Yes	-
Interior Colour Options	Black	-
Cargo Space	433	-
Boot Space Seats Up	433	-
Boot Space Seats Down	1385	-
Seat Count	5	-
Seat Capacity	5	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Seat Trim	Leather	Fabric
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leather	-
Driver Seat	8-Way Power	-
Seat Fold Type	Yes	-
Armrest Front	Centre Armrest	-
Armrest Rear	Yes	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	Yes	-
Interior Colours	Black	-
Interior Trim Colour	Black	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	Yes	-
Interior Courtesy Lamps	10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster (GT-Line), heads-up display (GT-Line), panoramic sunroof (GT-Line Plus), 360-degree AVM (GT-Line), Bose audio (GT-Line), ventilated front seats (GT-Line)	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	-
Front Brake Disc Diameter	300 mm	-
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Brake Type Rear	Drum	-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	260 mm	-
Parking Brake Type	Electronic	-
Tyre Size	235/50 R18	18-inch alloy
Wheel Rim Size	235/50 R18	18-inch alloy
Front Tyre Width	235 mm	-
Rear Tyre Width	235 mm	-
Wheel Diameter	235/50 R18	18-inch alloy
Wheel Type	Alloy Alloy	-
Tyre Type	Radial	-
Tyre Load Index	103	-
Tyre Speed Rating	H	-
Spare Tyre	Temporary Spare	-
Spare Wheel Type	Temporary Spare	-
Wheelbase Mm	2610 mm	2670 mm
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Yes	Standard
Tyre Pressure Display	Yes	-
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Yes	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	-
Wheel Material	Alloy Alloy	-
Wheels	Alloy Alloy	-
Spare Wheel Size Type	Temporary Spare	-
Handbrake Type	Electronic	Electronic parking brake
Wheel Size Type	235/50 R18	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Yes	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	-
Cornering Brake Control	Yes	-
Auto Brake Hold	Electronic	-
Electric Park Brake	Electronic	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Infotainment Screen	10.25	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Display	10.25	-
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch Touchscreen	Touchscreen infotainment
Infotainment Screen Size	10.25	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen	10.25	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Navigation System	Yes	-
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes	Standard
Android Auto	Yes	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Standard
USB Ports	4	Front and rear USB where listed
Rear Usb	Yes	-
AUX Input	No	-
Wi-Fi Hotspot	No	-
Number of Speakers	8	4-6
Premium Audio	Yes	-
FM Radio	Yes	-
Radio	Yes	-
Voice Recognition	Yes	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	Yes	Standard
Head Up Display	Yes	-
Audio Controls On Steering	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	-
Multi Information Display	Digital	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Yes	-
Connected Services	Yes	-
Audio Speakers	8	4-6
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	4	-
Voice Control	Yes	-
Audio	Yes	-
Audio System	Yes	-
Wireless Android Auto	Yes	Standard
Display Audio	10.25-inch Touchscreen	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Basic Warranty	7 Years / 150,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Years	7 Years / 150,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	7 Years / 150,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	5 Years	-
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-
Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-
Warranty	7 Years / 150,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	active
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Model Introduced Year	2020	2022
Generation	First generation (SP2); SA launch 2020; 2023 facelift model current	Current South Africa Tiggo 7 Pro range
Facelift History	2023 facelift with revised front and rear styling, updated ADAS suite and interior upgrades	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	2023	2022
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Color Note	Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Intense Red, Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl (dual-tone on GT-Line)	-

Spec	Seltos	Tiggo 7 Pro
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	Official model page price card
Price Zar	599995 ZAR	389900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	range-specific
Starting Price	599995	389900
Starting Price Zar	599995	389900
Ownership Role	Flagship	range-specific

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Seltos leads by 9 points

Seltos has a slight advantage, but Tiggo 7 Pro remains highly competitive.

Winner 70 /100

Lead 9 points

Data 93% confidence

#1 Winner

Seltos

93% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 45

Performance 45

Efficiency 73

Safety 94

Practicality 68

Ownership 71

Leads by 9 points

Tiggo 7 Pro

68% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 46

Performance 46

Efficiency 59

Safety 75

Practicality 68

Ownership 55

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tiggo 7 Pro +1 Efficiency Seltos +14 Safety Seltos +19 Practicality Level Ownership Seltos +16

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Seltos

Performance 45/100

Efficiency 73/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 71/100

Tiggo 7 Pro

Performance 46/100

Efficiency 59/100

Safety 75/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 KIA Seltos wins with 70 pts vs 61 pts for Tiggo 7 Pro

In structured scoring, Seltos emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 7 Pro may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Seltos edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Seltos 73 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 59. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Seltos 94, Tiggo 7 Pro 75. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Seltos 71, Tiggo 7 Pro 55. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Seltos 68, Tiggo 7 Pro 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Seltos 45, Tiggo 7 Pro 46. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Seltos edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Seltos scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Seltos and Tiggo 7 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Seltos scores 45 vs 46.

Efficiency: Seltos scores 73 vs 59.

Safety: Seltos scores 94 vs 75.

Practicality: Seltos scores 68 vs 68.

Ownership: Seltos scores 71 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives Seltos the advantage in this comparison.

KIA Seltos vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

KIA Seltos

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Seltos

Tiggo 7 Pro

Which One's Right for You?

Seltos

Tiggo 7 Pro

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Seltos leads by 9 points

Seltos

Tiggo 7 Pro

Seltos

Tiggo 7 Pro

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