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Chery Tiggo 7 Pro vs Volkswagen Vivo Xpress: the short answer
Tiggo 7 Pro holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Vivo Xpress.
Vivo Xpress starts ZAR 109,910 cheaperTiggo 7 Pro from ZAR 389,900 · Vivo Xpress from ZAR 279,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Maximum Power
Tiggo 7 Pro108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Vivo Xpress63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Tiggo 7 Pro210 Nm
Vivo Xpress132 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Engine Size
Tiggo 7 Pro1500 cc
Vivo Xpress1398 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Tiggo 7 Pro14.7 km/l
Vivo Xpress16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Tiggo 7 Pro210 mm
Vivo Xpress143 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
Distinction 1.5T CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Tiggo 7 Pro
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Vivo Xpress
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Tiggo 7 Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Vivo Xpress
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Current South Africa Tiggo 7 Pro range
Second-generation Polo Vivo-derived two-seat city panel van
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Current locally built Vivo Xpress launched in South Africa in February 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
A0 City Van
Tare Mass Kg
1465 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Length
4500 mm
3972 mm
Width
1842 mm
1682 mm
Height
1705 mm
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
210 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
475 l
952 l
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1063 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
1530 kg
Payload Capacity
423 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
953 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1015 mm
1004 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
945 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Suspension struts and wishbones
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Suspension struts toe-correcting torsion beam and trailing-arm axle
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Manually controlled air conditioning
Power Windows
Standard
Front power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Manual intermittent wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
1500 l
-
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Manually controlled air conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
CLPA
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1398 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
76.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
75.6 mm
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
132 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
59.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
124.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Gearbox
CVT
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-engine front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.882:1
Number of Gears
CVT
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
Gearbox Type
CVT
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
CVT
5
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Claimed Mileage
14.7 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.3 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
14.7 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Airbags
Multiple airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
ASR
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard on rear side doors
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Electronic immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Electronic immobiliser
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
ASR
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Manual intermittent wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual standard front seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual standard front seat
Seat Trim
Fabric
Iceberg cloth
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
9-inch Mirgor radio
Apple CarPlay
Standard
App-Connect
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4-6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Analogue instrument cluster with multifunction display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Standard
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
9-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
9-inch
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front fog lights with cornering function
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Pure White; Ascot Grey; Wild Cherry Red Metallic; Smokey Grey Metallic; Reflex Silver Metallic; Reef Blue Metallic
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Approach Angle
Not Available
13.5 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
19.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
11.1 deg
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
-
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Tyre Size
18-inch alloy
175/70 R14 84T
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
14-inch steel
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual handbrake
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
140 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Service Plan
5 Year / 60 000 km
Optional Volkswagen EasyDrive Service Plan or Maintenance Plan
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Ownership Role
range-specific
Locally built two-seat urban delivery vehicle
Price Zar
389900 ZAR
279990 ZAR
Pricing Role
range-specific
Current South African retail price including VAT and emissions tax
Starting Price
389900
279990
Starting Price Zar
389900
279990
Spec
Tiggo 7 Pro
Vivo Xpress
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km; engine 5 years / 150 000 km; anti-corrosion 6 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Tiggo 7 Pro and Vivo Xpress comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Tiggo 7 Pro 46 vs Vivo Xpress 30.
Efficiency index: Tiggo 7 Pro 59 vs Vivo Xpress 65.
Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 7 Pro 91 vs Vivo Xpress 47.
Practicality index: Tiggo 7 Pro 65 vs Vivo Xpress 55.
Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 7 Pro not separately scored vs Vivo Xpress not separately scored.
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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Tiggo 7 Pro leads by 17 points
Tiggo 7 Pro holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Vivo Xpress.
Performance
Tiggo 7 Pro +16
Efficiency
Vivo Xpress +6
Safety
Tiggo 7 Pro +44
Practicality
Tiggo 7 Pro +10
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 7 Pro
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
Vivo Xpress
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 7 Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 48 pts for Vivo Xpress
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 7 Pro leads. However, Vivo Xpress may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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