Chery Tiggo 4 Cross vs Chery Tiggo 4 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.

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross

LiT MT Petrol Manual
ZAR 279,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L Petrol Manual
ZAR 269,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tiggo 4 Cross
Fuel Economy Tiggo 4 Pro
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality Tiggo 4 Cross
🔑 Ownership Tie
Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 279900 cheaper Tiggo 4 Cross from ZAR 279,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec Tiggo 4 Cross Tiggo 4 Pro
Engine Power 83 kW 83 kW
Torque 170 Nm 138 Nm
Engine Size 1.5 cc 1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage 14.3 km/l 14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 180 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay - -
Airbags Multiple airbags Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight - -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 Years / 150 000 km 5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both Tiggo 4 Cross and Tiggo 4 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 4 Cross +2 pts
Efficiency Tiggo 4 Pro +1 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality Tiggo 4 Cross +9 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 4 Cross

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Tiggo 4 Pro

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Tiggo 4 Cross

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Tiggo 4 Pro

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tiggo 4 Cross Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross range Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Tiggo 4 Cross Tiggo 4 Pro
Ground Clearance 180 mm 180 mm
Wheelbase 2610 mm 2610 mm
Length 4351 mm 4318 mm
Width 1831 mm 1831 mm
Height 1662 mm 1662 mm
Kerb Weight - -
Gross Vehicle Weight 1701 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space - -
Towing Capacity - 1300 kg
Front Track Width - -
Rear Track Width - -
Turning Radius - -
Load Bed Length - -
Load Bed Width - -
Front Legroom - -
Rear Legroom - -
Front Headroom - -
Rear Headroom - -
Front Shoulder Room - -
Rear Shoulder Room - -
Boot Space Seats Folded - -
Number of Doors 5 5
Max Payload - -
Boot Volume - -
Doors 5 5
Seats 5 5
Fuel Tank Capacity - -
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 1701 kg -
Ground Clearance Max 180 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Min 180 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 180 mm 180 mm
Height Mm 1662 mm 1662 mm
Length Mm 4351 mm 4318 mm
Loadbox Length Mm - -
Loadbox Width Mm - -
Payload Kg - -
Cargo Volume - -
Tare Mass Kg - -
Turning Circle - -
Turning Circle M - -
Width Mm 1831 mm 1831 mm

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Tiggo 4 Cross leads by 2 points

Both Tiggo 4 Cross and Tiggo 4 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 57 /100
Lead 2 points
Data 68% confidence
57
#1 Winner

Tiggo 4 Cross

68% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 38
Performance 38
Efficiency 56
Safety 75
Practicality 67
Ownership 47
Leads by 2 points
55
#2

Tiggo 4 Pro

70% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 57
Safety 75
Practicality 58
Ownership 47
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 4 Cross +2 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Pro +1 Safety Level Practicality Tiggo 4 Cross +9 Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Tiggo 4 Cross

Performance 38/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 75/100
Practicality 67/100
Ownership 47/100

Tiggo 4 Pro

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 75/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 47/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 4 Cross wins with 57 pts vs 55 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro

In structured scoring, Tiggo 4 Cross emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 4 Pro may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the Tiggo 4 Cross 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: Tiggo 4 Cross 56 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57. 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: Tiggo 4 Cross 75, Tiggo 4 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: Tiggo 4 Cross 47, Tiggo 4 Pro 47. 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: Tiggo 4 Cross 67, Tiggo 4 Pro 58. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Tiggo 4 Cross 38, Tiggo 4 Pro 36. 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 Tiggo 4 Cross edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tiggo 4 Cross 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 Tiggo 4 Cross and Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Tiggo 4 Cross scores 38 vs 36.

Efficiency: Tiggo 4 Cross scores 56 vs 57.

Safety: Tiggo 4 Cross scores 75 vs 75.

Practicality: Tiggo 4 Cross scores 67 vs 58.

Ownership: Tiggo 4 Cross scores 47 vs 47.

Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 4 Cross the advantage in this comparison.