Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 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 7 Pro

Distinction 1.5T CVT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 389,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 108 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l

Hyundai Tucson

2.0D AT Executive AWD Diesel Automatic

ZAR 764,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 137 kW 🔧 416 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tucson

⛽ Fuel Economy Tiggo 7 Pro

🛡 Safety Tucson

📦 Practicality Tucson

🔑 Ownership Tucson

Tiggo 7 Pro starts ZAR 568900 cheaper Tiggo 7 Pro from ZAR 389,900 · Tucson from ZAR 568,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Engine Power	108 kW	137 kW
Torque	210 Nm	416 Nm
Engine Size	1.5 cc	1995 cc
Claimed Mileage	14.7 km/l	13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	-	181 mm
Boot / Load Bay	475 l	540 l
Airbags	Multiple airbags	6
Kerb Weight	-	1720 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5 Year / 150 000 km	5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Tucson has a slight advantage, but Tiggo 7 Pro remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tucson +23 pts

Efficiency Tiggo 7 Pro +3 pts

Safety Tucson +17 pts

Practicality Tucson +5 pts

Ownership Tucson +10 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Tiggo 7 Pro

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

🏆 Overall Winner

Tucson

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Tiggo 7 Pro

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Tucson

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Model Introduced Year	2022	2004
Generation	Current South Africa Tiggo 7 Pro 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	2022	2021
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	published
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV
Dealer Stock Note	-	Executive grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note	-	White, Black, Silver, Blue, Grey, Green
Drivetrain Note	-	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.0D AT Executive AWD

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Ground Clearance	-	181 mm
Wheelbase	2670 mm	2755 mm
Length	4500 mm	4630 mm
Width	1842 mm	1865 mm
Height	1705 mm	1665 mm
Kerb Weight	-	1720 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	-	2110 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	475 l	540 l
Towing Capacity	-	-
Front Track Width	-	-
Rear Track Width	-	-
Turning Radius	-	5.4 m
Load Bed Length	475 l	540 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	1500 l	1799 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	-	-
Boot Volume	475 l	540 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	54 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	-	2110 kg
Ground Clearance Max	-	181 mm
Ground Clearance Min	-	181 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	-	181 mm
Height Mm	1705 mm	1665 mm
Length Mm	4500 mm	4630 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	475 l	540 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-
Cargo Volume	475 l	540 l
Tare Mass Kg	-	1720 kg
Turning Circle	-	5.4 m
Turning Circle M	-	5.4 m
Width Mm	1842 mm	1865 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded	1500 l	1799 l

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Engine	1.5T petrol	2.0 R2 CRDi Diesel
Engine Type	1.5T petrol	Diesel
Displacement	1.5 cc	1995 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	16	16
Power	108 kW	137 kW
Power @ RPM	5500	3800
Torque	210 Nm	416 Nm
Torque @ RPM	1750-4000	2000
Fuel System	Petrol injection	Common Rail Direct Injection
Turbocharger	Standard	Yes
Top Speed	-	195 km/h
0-100 km/h	-	9.5 sec
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	144.8 bhp	184 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	Diesel
Cylinder Layout	Inline	-
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Engine Type Config	1.5T petrol	Inline
0–100 km/h	-	9.5 sec
Engine Displacement	1.5 cc	1995 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1.5 cc	1995 cc
Acceleration 0 100	-	9.5 sec
Engine Config	1.5T petrol	2.0 R2 CRDi Diesel
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Displacement Cc	1.5 cc	1995 cc
Engine Power kW	108 kW	137 kW
Engine Torque Nm	210 Nm	416 Nm
Engine Valves	16	16
Induction	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Max Power kW	108 kW	137 kW
Max Torque Nm	210 Nm	416 Nm
Maximum Power	108 kW	137 kW
Maximum Torque	210 Nm	416 Nm
Power kW Rpm	5500	3800
Torque Nm Rpm	1750-4000	2000
Turbo Type	Single turbo	Turbocharged
Active Exhaust	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Engine Position	-	Front
EV Range	-	-
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Power Assisted Steering	-	MDPS Electric
System Output	-	-
Variable Valve Timing	-	Yes
Battery Capacity	-	-
Motor Type	-	-

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	FWD	4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout	FWD	AWD
LSD Available	-	Yes
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	No
Paddle Shifters	-	Yes
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	CVT	7 km/h
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Automatic clutch	-
Drivetrain	FWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	Yes
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	FWD	4WD / AWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission Speeds	CVT	7 km/h

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Claimed Mileage	14.7 km/l	13.9 km/l
City Mileage	-	11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage	-	18.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	54 l
Emission Standard	Euro VIb	Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	-	No
Average Fuel Consumption	6.8 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	6.8 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	6.8 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	14.7 km/l	13.9 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	6.8 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	6.8 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Economy Combined	6.8 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	-	54 l
Fuel Type	Petrol	Diesel
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-
Distance To Empty	-	Yes
Low Fuel Warning	-	Yes

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Airbags	Multiple airbags	6
ABS	Standard	Yes
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Yes
Traction Control	Standard	Yes
Hill Descent Control	Standard	No
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Yes
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Yes
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	Yes
Brake Assist	Standard	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Standard	Yes
Front Parking Sensors	-	Front & Rear
AEB	-	Yes
BA	Standard	Yes
Brake Override System	Standard	-
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Yes
Driver Airbag	Standard	Yes
EBD	Standard	Yes
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Yes
Hill Hold	Standard	Yes
Passenger Airbag	Standard	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Standard	Yes
Side Airbags	Standard	Yes
TCS	Standard	Yes
Knee Airbag	-	-
ABS EBD	Standard	Yes
Alarm System	-	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	-	6
Driver Passenger Airbags	-	6
ESC With Traction Control	-	Yes
Safety Rating	-	Not Rated (SA)
Speed Alert System	-	Yes
Central Locking	-	Yes

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Cruise Control	Standard	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	-	Yes
Lane Departure Warning	-	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Yes
Parking Sensors	Standard	Front & Rear
Rear View Camera	Standard	Yes
360 Degree Camera	-	Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking	-	Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	No
Auto Highbeam	-	-
Auto Wipers	-	No
Drive Modes	Eco / Normal / Sport	Eco / Normal
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	Front & Rear
Reverse Camera	Standard	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	-	Yes
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	-	Yes
Blind Spot Warning	-	Yes
Forward Collision Warning	-	-
Auto Lights	-	Yes
Eco Mode	-	Yes
Emergency Braking	-	Yes
EV Mode	-	No
Parking Distance Sensors	-	Front & Rear
Parking Sensor	-	Front & Rear
Pre-Collision System	-	Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers	-	No
Rear View Camera	-	Yes
Reverse Camera Type	-	Yes
Reversing Camera	-	Yes
Sport Mode	-	No
Surround View Camera	-	Yes

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Seat Material	Fabric or cloth trim	Nappa Leather
Heated Seats	-	Front & Rear
Ventilated Seats	-	Front
Ambient Lighting	-	64-Colour Ambient
Steering Wheel Material	Polyurethane / synthetic	Leather
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual	Power 8-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual	Manual
Seat Trim	Fabric	Nappa Leather
Adjustable Driver Seat	-	Manual
Adjustable Front Seat	-	Manual
Front Armrest	-	Yes
Armrest Front	-	Yes
Armrest Rear	-	No
Boot Space Seats Down	-	1799
Boot Space Seats Up	-	540
Cargo Space	-	540
Cooled Seats	-	No
Cup Holders	-	4
Driver Seat	-	Power 8-way
Fabric Seats	-	Yes
Front Headrest	-	Yes
Instrument Cluster Type	-	Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options	-	6
Leather Accented Seat Trim	-	Nappa Leather
Leather Seats	-	No
Door Map Pockets	-	Yes
Memory Seats	-	No
Rear AC Vents	-	Yes
Rear Armrest	-	No
Rear Headrest	-	Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	-	No
Seat Adjustment	-	Power 8-way
Seat Belt Warning	-	Yes
Seat Capacity	-	5
Seat Count	-	5
Seat Fold Type	-	60/40 Split
Steering Type	-	Electric
Rear USB Ports	-	2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Folding Rear Seats	-	60/40 Split
Interior Colours	-	6
Steering Adjustment	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Interior Courtesy Lamps	-	10.25-inch touchscreen, digital instrument cluster, Bose premium sound on Executive, panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Climate Control	Manual / automatic by trim	Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows	Standard	All
Keyless Entry	Standard	Yes
Push Button Start	Standard	Yes
Wireless Charging	-	15W Wireless
Sunroof	-	Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate	-	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	-	No
AC Type	Manual / automatic by trim	Dual Zone Auto Climate
Gear Shift Type	Electric	8-speed Automatic
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	Yes
Service Plan	5 Year / 60 000 km	3 Years / 45000 km
Stability Control	Standard	Yes
Valves Per Cylinder	4	16
12V Accessory Socket	-	12V
Adaptive Dampers	-	-
Air Conditioning	Manual / automatic by trim	Dual Zone Auto Climate
Auto Dimming Irvm	-	No
Auto Dimming Mirror	-	No
Battery Voltage	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Boot Opener	-	Inside
Bottle Holders	-	4
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Centre Console	-	Yes
Climate Zones	-	2
Common Rail Injection	-	Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock	-	No
Difflock	-	No
Digital Speedometer	-	Analogue + MID
Door Ajar Warning	-	Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors	-	Yes
Engine Check Warning	-	Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination	-	Yes
Engine Start Stop	Standard	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Standard	Yes
Engine Warranty	-	4
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Yes
Front Armrest	-	Yes
Front Power Outlet	-	Yes
Front Wiper	-	Yes
Front Wipers Type	-	Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined	-	7.2
Fuel Lid Opener	-	Inside
Glove Box	-	Yes
Glovebox Cooling	-	Yes
Ground Clearance Unladen	-	181
Headlamp Height Adjust	-	Manual
Headlamp Washer	-	No
Hill Start Assist	-	Yes
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	-	Yes
Launch Control	-	-
Lift Gate	-	Yes
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Manual Aircon	-	Dual Zone Auto Climate
Mirror	-	Power Adjustable
Electric Mirror Folding	-	Power Adjustable
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Panoramic Roof	-	Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Passive Entry Start	-	Yes
Performance Data Logger	-	-
Power Mirrors	-	Yes
Power Socket 12v	-	12V
Powered Tailgate	-	Yes
Push Button Start	Standard	Yes
Reading Lights Rear	-	Yes
Rear Air Conditioning	-	Yes
Rear Defogger	-	Yes
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Rear LED Combination Taillights	-	Yes
Rear Reading Lamps	-	Yes
Rear Window Defroster	-	Yes
Rear Wing	-	Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside	-	No
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Remote Central Locking	-	Yes
Rev Matching	-	-
Rim Size	18-inch alloy	18
Roof Rack Compatibility	-	Yes
Seat Type	-	Nappa Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	-	Yes
Service Reminder	-	Yes
Sonar	-	Front & Rear
Source Model Column	-	tucson
Spare Wheel	-	Full Size
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Steering Column Adjustment	-	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls	-	Yes
Sub Frame	-	Monocoque
Surround View Monitor	-	Yes
Tachometer	-	Yes
Tail Lamps	-	Yes
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tilt Steering	-	Yes
Tow Bar Type	-	-
TPMS	Standard	Yes
Trim Level	-	executive
Trip Computer	-	Yes
Unlocking	Standard	Yes
Vanity Mirror	-	Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	-	Yes
Variant Role	-	Off-road or adventure derivative
Vdc	-	Yes
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Voice Command	-	Yes
Voice Command Support	-	Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	-	Yes
Walk Away Lock	-	Yes
Accelerator 0 100	-	9.5 sec
Automatic Headlamps	-	Full LED Parametric
Rear Seat Split	-	60/40 Split
Remote Side Mirror	-	Power Adjustable
Sound System	4-6	8 Bose Premium
Sports Bar	-	-
Telescopic Steering	-	No
Wireless Charger	-	15W Wireless
Battery Preconditioning	-	-

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Infotainment Screen	Touchscreen infotainment	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Standard	Yes
Android Auto	Standard	Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Yes
Number of Speakers	4-6	8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard	10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports	Front and rear USB where listed	2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Audio	-	Yes
Audio Controls On Steering	-	Yes
Audio Speakers	4-6	8 Bose Premium
Audio System	-	Yes
AUX Input	-	Yes
Connected Services	-	Yes
FM Radio	-	Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	-	2 USB-A + 2 USB-C
Infotainment Display	-	Touchscreen
Navigation System	-	Yes
Radio	-	Yes
Rear Usb	-	Yes
Infotainment Screen Size	10.25-inch or larger by trim	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity	-	Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	-	Yes
Voice Control	-	Yes
Voice Recognition	-	Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard	Yes
Wireless Android Auto	Standard	Yes
Display Audio	-	10.25-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display	-	Analogue + MID

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
LED Headlamps	LED / halogen by trim	Full LED Parametric
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	LED
Fog Lamps	-	LED
Roof Rails	Standard	Yes
Exterior Colour Options	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.	6
Headlights	LED / halogen by trim	Full LED Parametric
Panoramic Sunroof	-	Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Auto Headlights	-	Full LED Parametric
Automatic Headlamps	-	Full LED Parametric
Body Type	-	SUV
Daytime Running Lights	Standard	LED
Door Handle Finish	-	Body Coloured
DRL	Standard	LED
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Exterior Colour Options	-	6
Exterior Mirror Folding	-	Power Adjustable
Fog Lights	-	Yes
Front Fog Lamps	-	LED
Front Fog Lights	-	Yes
Headlamp Levelling	-	Full LED Parametric
Headlamps	LED / halogen by trim	Full LED Parametric
Headlight Type	LED / halogen by trim	Full LED Parametric
Led Headlights	LED / halogen by trim	Full LED Parametric
Led Taillights	-	Yes
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Wing Mirror Type	-	Power Adjustable
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Rear Wiper	-	Yes
Roof Type	-	Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Rear Spoiler	-	Yes
Alloy Wheel Design	-	19-inch Dark Alloy
Exterior Door Handle Colour	-	Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Electric	-	Yes

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	No
4WD System Type	FWD	4WD / AWD
Breakover Angle	-	20 deg
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Hill Descent Control	Standard	No
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	-	20 deg
Ramp-over Angle	-	20 deg

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Tyre Size	18-inch alloy	235/50 R19
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Spare Wheel Type	-	Full Size
Wheel Rim Size	18-inch alloy	18
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Manual
Auto Brake Hold	-	Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	Yes
Brake Type Front	-	Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear	-	Disc
Brakes	-	Disc
Cornering Brake Control	-	Yes
Electric Park Brake	-	Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	-	Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Hydraulic Brake Assist	-	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	-	Leather
Parking Brake Type	-	Manual
Spare Tyre	-	Full Size
Spare Wheel Size Type	-	Full Size
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	-	Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	-	Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	-	Yes
Steering Wheel Trim	-	Leather
Tyre Load Index	-	91
Tyre Pressure Display	-	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Yes
Tyre Speed Rating	-	H
Tyre Type	-	Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter	18-inch alloy	18
Wheel Material	-	19-inch Dark Alloy
Wheel Size Type	-	18
Wheel Type	-	19-inch Dark Alloy
Wheelbase Mm	2670 mm	2755 mm
Wheels	-	19-inch Dark Alloy

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	Multi-Link
Chassis Material	-	Monocoque
Chassis Type	-	Monocoque
Front Spring Type	-	MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson strut	MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping	-	-
Power Steering	-	Electric
Rear Axle Type	-	Multi-Link
Rear Spring Type	-	Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type	Multi-link	Multi-Link
Steering Column	-	Tilt
Suspension	-	MacPherson Strut

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
CO2 Emissions	-	162 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	Diesel
CO2 Emissions G Km	-	162
Euro Emission Standard	-	Euro 6
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Idle CO2 Output	-	162
Particulate Filter	-	-
Start Stop System	-	No
Fuel Evaporation Control	-	Yes

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	Yes
Alternator	-	120A
Battery Type	-	Lead-acid
Battery Warranty	-	4
First Service At	-	15000
Maintenance Plan	-	3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval	-	15000 km / 12 months
Service Interval	-	15000 km / 12 months
Service Intervals	-	15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan Distance	5 Year / 60 000 km	3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration	5 Year / 60 000 km	3 Years / 45000 km

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Ownership Role	range-specific	Executive
Price Source	Official model page price card	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar	389900 ZAR	764900 ZAR
Pricing Role	range-specific	Current listed price
Starting Price	389900	764900
Starting Price Zar	389900	764900

Spec	Tiggo 7 Pro	Tucson
Warranty	5 Year / 150 000 km	5
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	-	5 Years
Basic Warranty	5 Year / 150 000 km	5
Roadside Assistance	-	5 Years
Roadside Assistance	-	5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance	-	5 Years
Warranty Years	5 Year / 150 000 km	5
Warranty Kilometers	5 Year / 150 000 km	5

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Tucson leads by 11 points

Tucson has a slight advantage, but Tiggo 7 Pro remains highly competitive.

Winner 72 /100

Lead 11 points

Data 91% confidence

#1 Winner

Tucson

91% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 56

Performance 69

Efficiency 56

Safety 92

Practicality 73

Ownership 65

Leads by 11 points

Tiggo 7 Pro

68% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 46

Performance 46

Efficiency 59

Safety 75

Practicality 68

Ownership 55

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tucson +23 Efficiency Tiggo 7 Pro +3 Safety Tucson +17 Practicality Tucson +5 Ownership Tucson +10

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Tucson

Performance 69/100

Efficiency 56/100

Safety 92/100

Practicality 73/100

Ownership 65/100

Tiggo 7 Pro

Performance 46/100

Efficiency 59/100

Safety 75/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Hyundai Tucson wins with 72 pts vs 61 pts for Tiggo 7 Pro

In structured scoring, Tucson emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 7 Pro 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 Tucson 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 Pro 59 vs Tucson 56. 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 Pro 75, Tucson 92. 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 Pro 55, Tucson 65. 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 Pro 68, Tucson 73. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Tiggo 7 Pro 46, Tucson 69. 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 Tucson edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

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

Performance: Tiggo 7 Pro scores 46 vs 69.

Efficiency: Tiggo 7 Pro scores 59 vs 56.

Safety: Tiggo 7 Pro scores 75 vs 92.

Practicality: Tiggo 7 Pro scores 68 vs 73.

Ownership: Tiggo 7 Pro scores 55 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives Tucson the advantage in this comparison.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro vs Hyundai Tucson

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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)

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Which One's Right for You?

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Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Tucson leads by 11 points

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So, Which One Should You Buy?

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