Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV vs iCAUR V23

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV

PHEV Vanguard AWD Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 989,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 455 kW 🔧 920 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
iCAUR V23 in South Africa

iCAUR V23

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 180 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV vs iCAUR V23: the short answer

Tiggo 9 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while V23 remains close.

V23 starts ZAR 320,000 cheaper Tiggo 9 PHEV from ZAR 839,900 · V23 from ZAR 519,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tiggo 9 PHEV V23
Maximum Power Tiggo 9 PHEV455 kW @ 5500 rpm V23100 kW
Maximum Torque Tiggo 9 PHEV920 Nm V23180 Nm
Engine Size Tiggo 9 PHEV1500 cc V23Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Fuel Economy Tiggo 9 PHEV16.1 km/l V23Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance Tiggo 9 PHEV183 mm V23190 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Tiggo 9 PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

V23

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 9 PHEV

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

V23

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tiggo 9 PHEV V23
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Current South Africa Tiggo 9 PHEV range South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source -
Facelift Launched Since 2026 -
Facelift Version Ending Current -
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Published
Segment SUV Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg 2265 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec Tiggo 9 PHEV V23
Length 4810 mm 4220 mm
Width 1925 mm 1915 mm
Height 1741 mm 1845 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 183 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space 448 l 372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight 2265 kg 1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2886 kg 2085 kg
Payload Capacity 621 kg 350–650 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg -
Seating Capacity 7 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 3 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 5.9 m
Front Headroom 1025 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm 990 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 960 mm 970 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tiggo 9 PHEV and V23 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 9 PHEV 98 vs V23 41.

Efficiency index: Tiggo 9 PHEV 72 vs V23 99.

Safety-equipment index: Tiggo 9 PHEV 94 vs V23 93.

Practicality index: Tiggo 9 PHEV 70 vs V23 60.

Ownership-cover index: Tiggo 9 PHEV not separately scored vs V23 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Tiggo 9 PHEV leads by 14 points

Tiggo 9 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while V23 remains close.

Evidence leader 85 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 69% source coverage
85
#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 9 PHEV

69% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Practicality 70
Performance 98
Efficiency 72
Safety 94
Practicality 70
Leads by 14 points
71
#2

V23

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 9 PHEV +57 Efficiency V23 +27 Safety Tiggo 9 PHEV +1 Practicality Tiggo 9 PHEV +10

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiggo 9 PHEV

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 72/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 70/100

V23

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts vs 71 pts for V23

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 PHEV leads. However, V23 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Tiggo 9 PHEV vs V23 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.