Chery Tiggo V vs MG ZS Pro

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 V in South Africa

Chery Tiggo V

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Launch price pending
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MG ZS Pro in South Africa

MG ZS Pro

1.5T CVT Luxury Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 431,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 275 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
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Decision summary

Chery Tiggo V vs MG ZS Pro: the short answer

The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Tiggo V ZS Pro
Maximum Power Tiggo V- ZS Pro125 kW
Maximum Torque Tiggo V- ZS Pro275 Nm
Engine Size Tiggo V- ZS Pro1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Tiggo V- ZS Pro14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Tiggo V220 mm ZS Pro161 mm

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Tiggo V ZS Pro
Generation Upcoming first South African-market Chery Tiggo V family and leisure SUV; final retail derivative matrix pending Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Body Style SUV Five-door compact SUV
Model Year 2026 2025
Production Status upcoming active
Segment Three-row family SUV Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger Car SUV
Model Introduced Year - 2025
Facelift History - Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since - 2025
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Spec Tiggo V ZS Pro
Ground Clearance (Default) 220 mm 161 mm
Number of Rows 3 rows 2 rows
Length - 4430 mm
Width - 1818 mm
Height - 1635 mm
Wheelbase - 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity - 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space - 443 l
Kerb Weight - 1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 1840 kg
Payload Capacity - 450 kg
Towing Capacity - 500 kg
Seating Capacity - 5 seats
Doors - 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom - 875 mm
Rear Headroom - 865 mm
Front Legroom - 1060 mm
Rear Legroom - Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Tiggo V and ZS Pro 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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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

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.

Tiggo V vs ZS Pro questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.