GWM Tank 500 vs Chery Tiggo 9

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.

GWM Tank 500 in South Africa

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Plug-in Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 40 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 9 in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 9

Vanguard AWD 2.0T Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 779,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 187 kW 🔧 390 Nm ⛽ 12.0 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Tank 500 vs Chery Tiggo 9: the short answer

Tank 500 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Tiggo 9.

Tiggo 9 starts ZAR 460,000 cheaper Tank 500 from ZAR 1,149,900 · Tiggo 9 from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tank 500 Tiggo 9
Maximum Power Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm Tiggo 9187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Tank 500750 Nm Tiggo 9390 Nm
Engine Size Tank 5002999 cc Tiggo 92000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tank 50040 km/l Tiggo 912.0 km/l
Ground Clearance Tank 500224 mm Tiggo 9147 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Tank 500

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 9

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?

Tank 500

  • 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 9

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tank 500 Tiggo 9
360 Degree Camera Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Around View Monitor Yes Standard
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Standard
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Standard
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard
Cruise Control Yes Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Standard
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Standard
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard
Park Assist Yes Standard
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Standard
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Standard
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Standard
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Available
Spec Tank 500 Tiggo 9
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Not Available
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes Standard
Axle Layout AWD AWD
Clutch Type Torque Converter Automatic clutch
Differential Lock Yes Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector 4WD/off-road drive mode support -
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid) AWD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine All Wheel Drive AWD
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 Not Applicable
Number of Gears 9 7
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Standard
Gear Shift Type Automatic Electric
Gearbox 9-Speed Automatic 7 DCT
Gearbox Type 9-Speed Automatic 7 DCT
LSD Available Yes Not Applicable
Low Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Yes Standard
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 -
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 9 7
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Front Differential Lock Yes Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock Yes Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tank 500 and Tiggo 9 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: Tank 500 100 vs Tiggo 9 80.

Efficiency index: Tank 500 97 vs Tiggo 9 47.

Safety-equipment index: Tank 500 100 vs Tiggo 9 94.

Practicality index: Tank 500 83 vs Tiggo 9 67.

Ownership-cover index: Tank 500 65 vs Tiggo 9 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

Tank 500 leads by 16 points

Tank 500 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Tiggo 9.

Evidence leader 90 /100
Lead 16 points
Data 96% source coverage
90
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 500

96% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 83
Ownership 65
Leads by 16 points
74
#2

Tiggo 9

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 80
Efficiency 47
Safety 94
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 500 +20 Efficiency Tank 500 +50 Safety Tank 500 +6 Practicality Tank 500 +16

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 500

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 83/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiggo 9

Performance 80/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 67/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 500 leads the specification evidence index with 90 pts vs 74 pts for Tiggo 9

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 500 leads. However, Tiggo 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Tank 500 vs Tiggo 9 questions

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.