Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Chery Tiggo 7

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 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L Petrol Manual

ZAR 269,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l

Chery Tiggo 7

Prime 1.5T DCT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 108 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tiggo 7

⛽ Fuel Economy Tiggo 7

🛡 Safety Tie

📦 Practicality Tiggo 7

🔑 Ownership Tiggo 7

Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 429900 cheaper Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900 · Tiggo 7 from ZAR 429,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Engine Power	83 kW	108 kW
Torque	138 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Size	1.5 cc	1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage	14.3 km/l	14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance	180 mm	154 mm
Boot / Load Bay	-	565 l
Airbags	Multiple airbags	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	-	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5 Year / 150 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 7 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 7 +10 pts

Efficiency Tiggo 7 +1 pts

Safety Equal

Practicality Tiggo 7 +14 pts

Ownership Tiggo 7 +8 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Tiggo 4 Pro

Strengths

Nothing stands out clearly here.

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: General Use

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 7

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

No obvious weak spots to flag.

Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Tiggo 4 Pro

Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Tiggo 7

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Model Introduced Year	2024	2026
Generation	Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range	Current South Africa Tiggo 7 range
Facelift History	Current South Africa version listed by official source	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	2024	2026
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 Pro	Tiggo 7
Ground Clearance	180 mm	154 mm
Wheelbase	2610 mm	2670 mm
Length	4318 mm	4553 mm
Width	1831 mm	1862 mm
Height	1662 mm	1686 mm
Kerb Weight	-	-
Gross Vehicle Weight	-	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	-	565 l
Towing Capacity	1300 kg	-
Front Track Width	-	-
Rear Track Width	-	-
Turning Radius	-	-
Load Bed Length	-	565 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	-	1396 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	-	-
Boot Volume	-	565 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	51 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	-	-
Ground Clearance Max	180 mm	154 mm
Ground Clearance Min	180 mm	154 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	180 mm	154 mm
Height Mm	1662 mm	1686 mm
Length Mm	4318 mm	4553 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	-	565 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-
Cargo Volume	-	565 l
Tare Mass Kg	-	-
Turning Circle	-	-
Turning Circle M	-	-
Width Mm	1831 mm	1862 mm

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Engine	1.5L petrol	1.5T petrol
Engine Type	1.5L petrol	1.5T petrol
Displacement	1.5 cc	1.5 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	16	16
Power	83 kW	108 kW
Power @ RPM	5500	5500
Torque	138 Nm	210 Nm
Torque @ RPM	1750-4000	1750-4000
Fuel System	Petrol injection	Petrol injection
Turbocharger	-	Standard
Top Speed	-	-
0-100 km/h	-	-
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	111.3 bhp	144.8 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	Petrol
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Engine Aspiration	Naturally aspirated	Turbocharged
Engine Type Config	1.5L petrol	1.5T petrol
0–100 km/h	-	-
Engine Displacement	1.5 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1.5 cc	1.5 cc
Acceleration 0 100	-	-
Engine Config	1.5L petrol	1.5T petrol
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Displacement Cc	1.5 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Power kW	83 kW	108 kW
Engine Torque Nm	138 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Valves	16	16
Induction	Naturally aspirated	Turbocharged
Max Power kW	83 kW	108 kW
Max Torque Nm	138 Nm	210 Nm
Maximum Power	83 kW	108 kW
Maximum Torque	138 Nm	210 Nm
Power kW Rpm	5500	5500
Torque Nm Rpm	1750-4000	1750-4000
Turbo Type	-	Single turbo

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	FWD
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	-	Standard
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	5 km/h	6 km/h
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic
Clutch Type	Manual clutch	Automatic clutch
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Manual	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	Standard
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Manual	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	FWD	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission Speeds	5 km/h	6 km/h

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Claimed Mileage	14.3 km/l	14.5 km/l
City Mileage	-	-
Highway Mileage	-	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	51 l
Emission Standard	Euro VIb	Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Average Fuel Consumption	7.0 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	7.0 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	7.0 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	14.3 km/l	14.5 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	7.0 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	7.0 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	7.0 l/100km	6.9 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	-	51 l
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
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	-	-
AEB	-	-
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	-	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Standard	Standard
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard
Knee Airbag	-	-
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-
Lane Keep Assist	-	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	-	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	-	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Auto Highbeam	-	-
Auto Wipers	-	-
Drive Modes	Eco / Normal / Sport	Eco / Normal / Sport
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	-
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	-	-
Blind Spot Warning	-	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	-

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Seat Material	Fabric or cloth trim	Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats	-	-
Ventilated Seats	-	-
Ambient Lighting	-	-
Steering Wheel Material	Polyurethane / synthetic	Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seat Trim	Fabric	Fabric

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
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	-	-
Sunroof	-	-
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	-	-
AC Type	Manual / automatic by trim	Manual / automatic by trim
Gear Shift Type	Manual	Electric
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	Standard
Service Plan	3 Year / 30 000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Infotainment Screen	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 Pro	Tiggo 7
LED Headlamps	LED / halogen by trim	LED / halogen by trim
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard
Fog Lamps	-	-
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	LED / halogen by trim	LED / halogen by trim
Panoramic Sunroof	-	-

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
4WD System Type	FWD	FWD
Breakover Angle	-	-

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Tyre Size	215/65 R16	18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	-	-
Wheel Rim Size	215/65 R16	18-inch alloy
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Electronic parking brake

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	-	Multi-link

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
CO2 Emissions	-	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	Petrol

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	Standard

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Ownership Role	entry-value	entry-value
Price Source	Official model page price card	Official model page price card
Price Zar	269900 ZAR	429900 ZAR
Pricing Role	entry-value	entry-value
Starting Price	269900	429900
Starting Price Zar	269900	429900

Spec	Tiggo 4 Pro	Tiggo 7
Warranty	5 Year / 150 000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tiggo 7 leads by 6 points

Both Tiggo 4 Pro and Tiggo 7 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 61 /100

Lead 6 points

Data 72% confidence

#1 Winner

Tiggo 7

72% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 46

Performance 46

Efficiency 58

Safety 75

Practicality 72

Ownership 55

Leads by 6 points

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 7 +10 Efficiency Tiggo 7 +1 Safety Level Practicality Tiggo 7 +14 Ownership Tiggo 7 +8

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Tiggo 7

Performance 46/100

Efficiency 58/100

Safety 75/100

Practicality 72/100

Ownership 55/100

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 7 wins with 61 pts vs 55 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro

In structured scoring, Tiggo 7 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 7 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 Pro 57 vs Tiggo 7 58. 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 Pro 75, Tiggo 7 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 Pro 47, Tiggo 7 55. 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 Pro 58, Tiggo 7 72. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Tiggo 4 Pro 36, Tiggo 7 46. 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 7 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tiggo 7 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 Pro and Tiggo 7 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Tiggo 4 Pro scores 36 vs 46.

Efficiency: Tiggo 4 Pro scores 57 vs 58.

Safety: Tiggo 4 Pro scores 75 vs 75.

Practicality: Tiggo 4 Pro scores 58 vs 72.

Ownership: Tiggo 4 Pro scores 47 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 7 the advantage in this comparison.

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Chery Tiggo 7

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

Chery Tiggo 7

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Tiggo 4 Pro

Tiggo 7

Which One's Right for You?

Tiggo 4 Pro

Tiggo 7

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tiggo 7 leads by 6 points

Tiggo 7

Tiggo 4 Pro

Tiggo 7

Tiggo 4 Pro

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down