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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Tiggo 7
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
T1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Tiggo 7
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current local listing
Current South Africa Tiggo 7 range
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
3808 kg
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1811 kg
1437 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Length
4705 mm
4553 mm
Width
1967 mm
1862 mm
Height
1840 mm
1686 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
154 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
154 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
574 l
565 l
Kerb Weight
1811 kg
1437 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2208 kg
1888 kg
Payload Capacity
375 kg
451 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
675 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
1010 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
930 mm
950 mm
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Front Track Width
1690 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1700 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
50W
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1455 l
1396 l
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Manual / automatic by trim
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.0
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
145/80 R18 space saver
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
98.12 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
375 Nm
210 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-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
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Gearbox
Automatic
6 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
FWD
LSD Available
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
7DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
7DCT
6 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Claimed Mileage
11.1 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
9.1 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.4 km/l
17.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
51 l
Emission Standard
VI B
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
11.1 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Cruise Control
No
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Fabric
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Infotainment System
15.6-inch infotainment system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
9 Sony Speakers
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Standard
USB Ports
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
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.
Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlight Type
Yes
Not Available
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
154 mm
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
154 mm
Crawl Control
Yes
-
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Tyre Size
235/60 R19
18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
145/80 R18 space saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19
18-inch alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
145/80 R18 space saver
Not Available
Electric Park Brake
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Alloy
-
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km
Not Available
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
5 Year / 60 000 km
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
entry-value
Price Zar
634900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
entry-value
Starting Price
634900
429900
Starting Price Zar
634900
429900
Spec
T1
Tiggo 7
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T1 and Tiggo 7 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: T1 77 vs Tiggo 7 46.
Efficiency index: T1 44 vs Tiggo 7 58.
Safety-equipment index: T1 93 vs Tiggo 7 91.
Practicality index: T1 67 vs Tiggo 7 60.
Ownership-cover index: T1 not separately scored vs Tiggo 7 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
T1 leads by 8 points
T1 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 7 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T1
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
67/100
Tiggo 7
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 64 pts for Tiggo 7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 leads. However, Tiggo 7 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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