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.
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Which One's Right for You?
Tiggo 4 Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 8 Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross range
Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro range
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1309 kg
1590 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Length
4351 mm
4720 mm
Width
1831 mm
1860 mm
Height
1662 mm
1705 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
207 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
180 mm
207 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
340 l
117 l
Kerb Weight
1309 kg
1590 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1684 kg
2142 kg
Payload Capacity
375 kg
552 kg
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
985 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
930 mm
945 mm
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Front Track Width
Not Available
1582 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Available
1604 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Available
739 l
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1600 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Petrol 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
83 kW @ 5500 rpm
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
170 Nm
290 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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
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
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
91.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
182.4 Nm/tonne
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
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Gearbox
5 MT
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
7
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Electric
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
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
5 MT
7 DCT
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
5
7
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
11.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
16.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
13.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
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
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
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
Standard
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
Tiggo 8 Pro
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leatherette / leather
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
8
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
Tiggo 8 Pro
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
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
207 mm
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
207 mm
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Tyre Size
215/60 R16
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
215/60 R16
235/55 R18
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
172 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Service Plan
3 Years / 45 000 km
5 Year / 60 000 km
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Ownership Role
entry-value
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
279900 ZAR
529900 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
279900
529900
Starting Price Zar
279900
529900
Spec
Tiggo 4 Cross
Tiggo 8 Pro
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 4 Cross and Tiggo 8 Pro 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: Tiggo 4 Cross 38 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 59.
Efficiency index: Tiggo 4 Cross 56 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 54.
Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 4 Cross 91 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 94.
Practicality index: Tiggo 4 Cross 55 vs Tiggo 8 Pro 58.
Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 4 Cross not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 Pro 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
Tiggo 8 Pro leads by 7 points
Tiggo 4 Cross and Tiggo 8 Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Tiggo 8 Pro +21
Efficiency
Tiggo 4 Cross +2
Safety
Tiggo 8 Pro +3
Practicality
Tiggo 8 Pro +3
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 8 Pro
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
Tiggo 4 Cross
Performance
38/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 8 Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 60 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 8 Pro leads. However, Tiggo 4 Cross 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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