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Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV vs Chery Tiggo V: the short answer
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Specification
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Maximum Power
Tiggo 7 PHEV265 kW @ 5500 rpm
Tiggo V-
Maximum Torque
Tiggo 7 PHEV530 Nm
Tiggo V-
Engine Size
Tiggo 7 PHEV1500 cc
Tiggo V-
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiggo 7 PHEV20.4 km/l
Tiggo V-
Ground Clearance
Tiggo 7 PHEV162 mm
Tiggo V220 mm
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Model Introduced Year
2026
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Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 7 PHEV range
Upcoming first South African-market Chery Tiggo V family and leisure SUV; final retail derivative matrix pending
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
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Facelift Launched Since
2026
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
SUV
Three-row family SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1825 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Length
4553 mm
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Width
1862 mm
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Height
1686 mm
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Wheelbase
2670 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
162 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
184 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
626 l
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Kerb Weight
1825 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2310 kg
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Payload Capacity
485 kg
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Towing Capacity
1500 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
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Front Headroom
1010 mm
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Rear Headroom
970 mm
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Front Legroom
1050 mm
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Rear Legroom
950 mm
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Front Track Width
1570 mm
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Rear Track Width
1570 mm
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Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
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Rear Suspension
Multi-link
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Automatic
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Power Windows
Standard
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Keyless Entry
Standard
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Standard
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Electric Tailgate
Standard
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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Boot Space Seats Folded
1672 l
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AC Type
Automatic
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Air Conditioning
Automatic
Independent air conditioning for all three rows
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Chery sixth-generation CSH hybrid system
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
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Engine Displacement
1500 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Petrol injection
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
265 kW @ 5500 rpm
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Maximum Torque
530 Nm
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Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
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Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
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Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
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Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Type
FWD
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Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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Electric Range
93 km (WLTP)
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AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
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DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
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AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
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DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
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Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Gearbox
1 DHT
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Drivetrain Layout
FWD
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Standard
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
Hybrid DHT
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
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Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
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Gear Shift Type
Electric
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Drivetrain
FWD
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
1 DHT
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
FWD
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
Hybrid DHT
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Claimed Mileage
20.4 km/l
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City Mileage
17.3 km/l
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Highway Mileage
22.9 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
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Emission Standard
Euro VIb
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Standard
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Real-world Mileage
20.4 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
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Charging Type
AC/DC
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Fuel Tank Litres
60
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Combined Driving Range
1200
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Electric Consumption
Not Available
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Range Real World Highway
Not Available
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Range Real World Mixed
1200 km
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Airbags
Multiple airbags
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Standard
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
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Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Standard
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BA
Standard
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Brake Override System
Standard
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
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Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
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Side Airbags
Standard
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Standard
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Lane Keep Assist
Standard
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Lane Departure Warning
Standard
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Parking Sensors
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Standard
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Standard
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Standard
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Blind Spot Warning
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Standard
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
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Heated Seats
Standard
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Ventilated Seats
Standard
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Ambient Lighting
Standard
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather
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60 40 Split Seat
Standard
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
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Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
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Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Android Auto
Standard
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
8
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
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USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
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Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
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Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
LED Headlamps
Standard
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Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
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Fog Lamps
Standard
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Roof Rails
Standard
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Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
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Headlights
Standard
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Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
162 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
162 mm
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Tyre Size
225/60 R18
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
225/60 R18
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Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
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Run Flat Tyres
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Standard
Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
CO2 Emissions
33 g/km
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Service Plan
5 Year / 75 000 km
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Upcoming South African family and leisure vehicle
Price Zar
679900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
679900
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Starting Price Zar
679900
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Spec
Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tiggo V
Warranty
7 Year / 200 000 km
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In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 7 PHEV and Tiggo V comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
Specification Index Withheld
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What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
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