Chery Tiggo 4 Cross vs Hyundai Tucson

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 Current
ZAR 279,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 170 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
VS
Hyundai Tucson in South Africa

Hyundai Tucson

2.0D AT Executive AWD Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 764,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 137 kW 🔧 416 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
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Decision summary

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross vs Hyundai Tucson: the short answer

Tucson has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 4 Cross remains close.

Tiggo 4 Cross starts ZAR 289,000 cheaper Tiggo 4 Cross from ZAR 279,900 · Tucson from ZAR 568,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tiggo 4 Cross Tucson
Maximum Power Tiggo 4 Cross83 kW @ 5500 rpm Tucson137 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque Tiggo 4 Cross170 Nm Tucson416 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Size Tiggo 4 Cross1500 cc Tucson1995 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tiggo 4 Cross14.3 km/l Tucson13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Tiggo 4 Cross180 mm Tucson181 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Tiggo 4 Cross

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Tucson

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Tiggo 4 Cross

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tucson

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tiggo 4 Cross Tucson
Model Introduced Year 2026 2004
Generation Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross range Fourth generation Tucson on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; distinctive parametric design language makes it one of the more striking mid-size SUVs in SA
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source Fourth generation launched in SA in 2021; major step change in styling, interior quality, and technology over the third-gen car
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1309 kg 1720 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Color Note - White, Black, Silver, Blue, Grey, Green
Dealer Stock Note - Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0D AT Executive AWD
Spec Tiggo 4 Cross Tucson
Length 4351 mm 4630 mm
Width 1831 mm 1865 mm
Height 1662 mm 1665 mm
Wheelbase 2610 mm 2755 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 180 mm 181 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 180 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 54 l
Boot/Cargo Space 340 l 540 l
Kerb Weight 1309 kg 1720 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1684 kg 2110 kg
Payload Capacity 375 kg -
Towing Capacity 1300 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.5 m 5.4 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm -
Rear Headroom 975 mm -
Front Legroom 1040 mm -
Rear Legroom 930 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tiggo 4 Cross and Tucson 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 Tucson 69.

Efficiency index: Tiggo 4 Cross 56 vs Tucson 56.

Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 4 Cross 91 vs Tucson 92.

Practicality index: Tiggo 4 Cross 55 vs Tucson 73.

Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 4 Cross not separately scored vs Tucson 65.

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

Tucson leads by 12 points

Tucson has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tiggo 4 Cross remains close.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 90% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

Tucson

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 56
Performance 69
Efficiency 56
Safety 92
Practicality 73
Ownership 65
Leads by 12 points
60
#2

Tiggo 4 Cross

65% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 38
Performance 38
Efficiency 56
Safety 91
Practicality 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tucson +31 Efficiency Level Safety Tucson +1 Practicality Tucson +18

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tucson

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 73/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiggo 4 Cross

Performance 38/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 55/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Hyundai Tucson leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 60 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tucson leads. However, Tiggo 4 Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Tiggo 4 Cross vs Tucson 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.