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Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV vs Volkswagen Transporter Kombi: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV starts ZAR 662,900 cheaperTiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900 · Transporter Kombi from ZAR 1,102,800
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Specification
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Maximum Power
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Transporter Kombi110 kW
Maximum Torque
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV310 Nm
Transporter Kombi360 Nm
Engine Size
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV1500 cc
Transporter Kombi1968 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV18.5 km/l
Transporter Kombi13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV180 mm
Transporter Kombi150 mm
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Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Comfort HEV
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Current South African Transporter Kombi listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1387 kg
2139 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
4x4 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Length
4351 mm
5050 mm
Width
1831 mm
2032 mm
Height
1662 mm
1975 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
3100 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
340 l
-
Kerb Weight
1387 kg
2139 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1905 kg
3075 kg
Payload Capacity
518 kg
936 kg
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
8 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
11.8 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
975 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
930 mm
-
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
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 Applicable
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
transporter-kombi
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1968 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
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
110 kW
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
360 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
51.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
168.3 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
Transporter Kombi
Gearbox
1 DHT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Hybrid DHT
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
1 DHT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
FWD
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Hybrid DHT
8
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Claimed Mileage
18.5 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
14.9 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
21.5 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.5 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
55 l
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
Transporter Kombi
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Front airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
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
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Transporter Kombi grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4-6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
3
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Body Type
-
MPV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
150 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
150 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
215/60 R17
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Service Plan
5 Years / 60 000 km
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
South Africa market model
Price Zar
439900 ZAR
1342400 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Active local lineup
Starting Price
439900
1342400
Starting Price Zar
439900
1342400
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Transporter Kombi
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 4 Cross HEV and Transporter Kombi comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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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.
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