Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV vs Lexus UX

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 7 PHEV

PHEV Ultra Plug-In Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 679,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 265 kW 🔧 530 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l

Lexus UX

UX 300h EX Hybrid ECVT

ZAR 957,100 ex-showroom

⚡ 146 kW 🔧 188 Nm ⛽ 23.8 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tiggo 7 PHEV

⛽ Fuel Economy UX

🛡 Safety Tie

📦 Practicality Tiggo 7 PHEV

🔑 Ownership UX

Tiggo 7 PHEV starts ZAR 957100 cheaper Tiggo 7 PHEV from ZAR 599,900 · UX from ZAR 957,100

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Engine Power	265 kW	146 kW
Torque	530 Nm	188 Nm
Engine Size	1.5 cc	2000 cc
Claimed Mileage	20.4 km/l	23.8 km/l
Ground Clearance	162 mm	160 mm
Boot / Load Bay	626 l	268 l
Airbags	Multiple airbags	Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
Kerb Weight	1870 kg	1585 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	7 Year / 200 000 km	7 years / 105,000km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Tiggo 7 PHEV has a slight advantage, but UX remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 7 PHEV +36 pts

Efficiency UX +7 pts

Safety Equal

Practicality Tiggo 7 PHEV +21 pts

Ownership UX +24 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Strengths

More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

UX

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Tiggo 7 PHEV

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

UX

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Model Introduced Year	2026	2019
Generation	Current South Africa Tiggo 7 PHEV range	Current Lexus UX compact luxury crossover with the 300h hybrid powertrain
Facelift History	Current South Africa version listed by official source	Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Launched Since	2026	Updated local UX range centred on the UX 300h EX hybrid
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	published
Segment	SUV	Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Ground Clearance	162 mm	160 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm	2640 mm
Length	4553 mm	4495 mm
Width	1862 mm	1840 mm
Height	1686 mm	1520 mm
Kerb Weight	1870 kg	1585 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	2310 kg	2110 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	626 l	268 l
Towing Capacity	-	-
Front Track Width	1570 mm	1550 mm
Rear Track Width	1570 mm	1550 mm
Turning Radius	-	5.2 m
Load Bed Length	626 l	268 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	1672 l	-
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	-	525 kg
Boot Volume	626 l	268 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 l	43 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	2310 kg	2110 kg
Ground Clearance Max	162 mm	160 mm
Ground Clearance Min	162 mm	160 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	162 mm	160 mm
Height Mm	1686 mm	1520 mm
Length Mm	4553 mm	4495 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	626 l	268 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	525 kg
Cargo Volume	626 l	268 l
Tare Mass Kg	1870 kg	1585 kg
Turning Circle	-	5.2 m
Turning Circle M	-	5.2 m
Width Mm	1862 mm	1840 mm

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Engine	1.5T plug-in hybrid	2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Engine Type	1.5T plug-in hybrid	2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Displacement	1.5 cc	2000 cc
Cylinders	4	Inline 4
Valves per Cylinder	16	-
Power	265 kW	146 kW
Power @ RPM	5500	6000
Torque	530 Nm	188 Nm
Torque @ RPM	1750-4000	4400-5200
Fuel System	Petrol injection	Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Turbocharger	Standard	Naturally aspirated
Top Speed	-	177 km/h
0-100 km/h	-	8.1 sec
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	355.4 bhp	196 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	-
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline 4
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged	Naturally aspirated
Engine Type Config	1.5T plug-in hybrid	2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
0–100 km/h	-	8.1 sec
Engine Displacement	1.5 cc	2000 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1.5 cc	2000 cc
Acceleration 0 100	-	8.1 sec
Engine Config	1.5T plug-in hybrid	2.0-litre Petrol Hybrid EFI+D-4S
Engine Cylinders	4	Inline 4
Engine Displacement Cc	1.5 cc	2000 cc
Engine Power kW	265 kW	146 kW
Engine Torque Nm	530 Nm	188 Nm
Engine Valves	16	-
Induction	Turbocharged	Naturally aspirated
Max Power kW	265 kW	146 kW
Max Torque Nm	530 Nm	188 Nm
Maximum Power	265 kW	146 kW
Maximum Torque	530 Nm	188 Nm
Power kW Rpm	5500	6000
Torque Nm Rpm	1750-4000	4400-5200
Turbo Type	Single turbo	Naturally aspirated

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Transmission	Automatic	ECVT
Drive Type	FWD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	FWD
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	Standard	-
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	Hybrid DHT	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	ECVT
Clutch Type	Automatic clutch	-
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	ECVT
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	ECVT
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	FWD	FWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission Speeds	Hybrid DHT	-

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Claimed Mileage	20.4 km/l	23.8 km/l
City Mileage	-	-
Highway Mileage	-	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	60 l	43 l
Emission Standard	Euro VIb	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	Standard	Standard
Average Fuel Consumption	4.9 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	4.9 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	4.9 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	20.4 km/l	23.8 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	Plug-in hybrid AC/DC	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	AC/DC	-
Combined Consumption	4.9 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	4.9 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	4.9 l/100km	4.2 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	60 l	43 l
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid	Hybrid
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	1200	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	1200 km	-
Range Wltp	93 km	-

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Airbags	Multiple airbags	Side,Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard,,
Hill Descent Control	Standard	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	Standard 2
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard Auto Location
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Standard	Front/ D: Light,D: Buzzer,P: Light,P: Buzzer,Rr1: Light
Front Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
AEB	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Brake Override System	Standard	-
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	Standard	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Standard	Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard,,
Knee Airbag	Standard	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	-	Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Immobiliser/ Alarm,Intrusion Sensor,Tilt Sensor,Ultra-Wide Band

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera	Standard	EMV// With guidelines
360 Degree Camera	Standard	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	Standard	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	Standard
Auto Highbeam	Standard	Standard
Auto Wipers	Standard	Auto,Rainsensing
Drive Modes	Eco / Normal / Sport	Standard Eco,Normal,Sport
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera	Standard	EMV// With guidelines
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	Standard	-
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	-
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	Standard

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Seat Material	Leatherette / leather	Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats	Standard	Standard Driver and Passenger only
Ventilated Seats	Standard	-
Ambient Lighting	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	3 Spoke/ Leather
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	60:40 -
Driver Seat Adjustment	Power	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Power	-
Seat Trim	Leatherette / leather	Synthetic Leather
Folding Rear Seats	-	60:40 -
Rear Armrest	-	Standard
Cup Holders	-	Standard
Instrument Cluster Type	-	Standard TFT,12.3-inch
Driver Lumbar Support	-	Driver 2-way,Power

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Climate Control	Automatic	Auto Dual zone
Power Windows	Standard	-
Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start	Standard	Push Start
Wireless Charging	Standard	Standard
Sunroof	Standard	-
Electric Tailgate	Standard	Standard Power and Handsfree
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
AC Type	Automatic	Auto Dual zone
Gear Shift Type	Electric	Automatic
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	Front/ D: Light,D: Buzzer,P: Light,P: Buzzer,Rr1: Light
Service Plan	5 Year / 75 000 km	-
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Valves Per Cylinder	4	-
Heads Up Display	-	Standard
Air Conditioning	Automatic	Auto Dual zone

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Infotainment Screen	Touchscreen infotainment	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Standard
Android Auto	Standard	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	8	Standard 13
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard	Standard TFT,12.3-inch
USB Ports	Front and rear USB where listed	Standard 4PCs
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Navigation System	-	Standard/ EMV
Infotainment Screen Size	10.25-inch or larger by trim	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Audio Speakers	8	Standard 13
Audio System	-	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	-	Standard 4PCs
Connected Services	-	Standard

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
LED Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	Standard LED
Fog Lamps	Standard	Standard LED
Roof Rails	Standard	Standard
Exterior Colour Options	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.	Graphite Black GF, Sonic Chrome, Sonic Titanium, White Nova
Headlights	Standard	Standard
Panoramic Sunroof	Standard	-

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

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Tyre Size	225/60 R18	Run Flat
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Solid
Spare Wheel Type	-	-
Wheel Rim Size	225/60 R18	Run Flat
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Electric

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	MacPherson -
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Wishbone - Trailing

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
CO2 Emissions	33 g/km	96 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	-

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	-
Service Interval	-	12 months / 15,000km
Battery Warranty	-	8 years / 160,000km

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Ownership Role	flagship or capability-focused	Private luxury, family and business
Price Source	Official model page price card	Lexus South Africa vehicle API checked 2026-07-17
Price Zar	679900 ZAR	957100 ZAR
Pricing Role	flagship or capability-focused	Base
Starting Price	599900	957100
Starting Price Zar	599900	957100

Spec	Tiggo 7 PHEV	UX
Warranty	7 Year / 200 000 km	7 years / 105,000km

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tiggo 7 PHEV leads by 8 points

Tiggo 7 PHEV has a slight advantage, but UX remains highly competitive.

Winner 84 /100

Lead 8 points

Data 74% confidence

#1 Winner

Tiggo 7 PHEV

74% data confidence 4 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Ownership 69

Performance 91

Efficiency 85

Safety 94

Practicality 76

Ownership 69

Leads by 8 points

UX

75% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 55

Performance 55

Efficiency 92

Safety 94

Practicality 55

Ownership 93

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tiggo 7 PHEV +36 Efficiency UX +7 Safety Level Practicality Tiggo 7 PHEV +21 Ownership UX +24

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Performance 91/100

Efficiency 85/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 76/100

Ownership 69/100

UX

Performance 55/100

Efficiency 92/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 55/100

Ownership 93/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV wins with 84 pts vs 76 pts for UX

In structured scoring, Tiggo 7 PHEV emerges as the stronger overall package. However, UX may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Tiggo 7 PHEV 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 7 PHEV 85 vs UX 92. 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 7 PHEV 94, UX 94. 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 7 PHEV 69, UX 93. 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 7 PHEV 76, UX 55. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Tiggo 7 PHEV 91, UX 55. 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 PHEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

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

Performance: Tiggo 7 PHEV scores 91 vs 55.

Efficiency: Tiggo 7 PHEV scores 85 vs 92.

Safety: Tiggo 7 PHEV scores 94 vs 94.

Practicality: Tiggo 7 PHEV scores 76 vs 55.

Ownership: Tiggo 7 PHEV scores 69 vs 93.

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

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV vs Lexus UX

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV

Lexus UX

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 7 PHEV

UX

Which One's Right for You?

Tiggo 7 PHEV

UX

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tiggo 7 PHEV leads by 8 points

Tiggo 7 PHEV

UX

Tiggo 7 PHEV

UX

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down