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2.0L dCi Panel Van with Rear Camera and Touchscreen PackDiesel6-Speed ManualCurrent
ZAR 635,999ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW🔧 380 Nm⛽ 13.9 km/l
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Decision summary
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV vs Renault Trafic Panel Van: the short answer
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV starts ZAR 196,099 cheaperTiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900 · Trafic Panel Van from ZAR 635,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Maximum Power
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Trafic Panel Van125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV310 Nm
Trafic Panel Van380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV1500 cc
Trafic Panel Van2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV18.5 km/l
Trafic Panel Van13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV180 mm
Trafic Panel Van160 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.
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Comfort HEV
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Trafic Panel Van
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Trafic Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Current South Africa Trafic Panel Van range
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Panel Van
Tare Mass Kg
1387 kg
1646 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Panel Van
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Length
4351 mm
5480 mm
Width
1831 mm
2283 mm
Height
1662 mm
1967 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
340 l
8900 l
Kerb Weight
1387 kg
1646 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1905 kg
3070 kg
Payload Capacity
518 kg
1279 kg
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
2500 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
6.59 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
930 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Available
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut with lower triangle and coil spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion beam axle
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Available
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Available
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Manual / automatic by trim
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Common-rail diesel 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
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
193 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
75.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
230.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Gearbox
1 DHT
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Hybrid DHT
Not Available
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Manual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
1 DHT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Hybrid DHT
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
18.5 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
14.9 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.5 km/l
16.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
18.5 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Standard
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
160 mm
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
215/65 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
215/60 R17
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km
188 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Service Plan
5 Years / 60 000 km
5 year / 90 000 km
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
commercial utility
Price Zar
439900 ZAR
635999 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
commercial utility
Starting Price
439900
635999
Starting Price Zar
439900
635999
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Trafic Panel Van
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 4 Cross HEV and Trafic 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: Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62 vs Trafic Panel Van 62.
Efficiency index: Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75 vs Trafic Panel Van 55.
Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91 vs Trafic Panel Van 90.
Practicality index: Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57 vs Trafic Panel Van 72.
Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 4 Cross HEV not separately scored vs Trafic 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads by 1 points
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV and Trafic Panel Van are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Level
Efficiency
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +20
Safety
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +1
Practicality
Trafic Panel Van +15
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
57/100
Trafic Panel Van
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 70 pts for Trafic Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads. However, Trafic 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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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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