Buyers were likely swayed by the extremely competitive pricing, which compares favourably against rivals Perodua Ativa, Proton X50 and Honda WR-V. The 1.5 Turbo petrol model is priced at just RM88,800 on-the-road without insurance, and even the 1.5 Hybrid CSH sneaks under the RM100k mark at RM99,800, making it the cheapest hybrid in Malaysia.
Essentially a truncated version of the Tiggo 7 Pro, the Tiggo Cross is 195 mm shorter at 4,318 mm long, making it 73 mm longer than the Ativa, 12 mm shorter than the X50 and 78 mm longer than the WR-V. Naturally, given that it’s based on a C-segment SUV – albeit with torsion beam rear suspension instead of multilinks – its 1,830 mm width and 1,670 mm height trump all of them.
Power comes from a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine from the Omoda 5, producing 147 PS and 210 Nm of torque. It’s paired with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, enabling the car to get from zero to 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds and delivering a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.3 litres per 100 km.
Meanwhile, the hybrid model gets the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) powertrain, pairing a 96 PS/120 Nm 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-pot with a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) that incorporates a 204 PS/310 Nm electric motor. It’s significantly faster and more efficient as a result, completing the century sprint in 8.9 seconds and consuming fuel at 5.4 litres per 100 km.
Standard kit includes LED headlights, remote engine start, dual-zone auto climate control, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, twin 10.25-inch instrument and infotainment screens, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six speakers and a 360-degree camera system.
The Tiggo Cross also comes as standard with driver assistance systems such as autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and blind spot monitoring, with the Hybrid CSH model gaining lane centring assist for Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capability.
GALLERY: Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 Turbo in Malaysia
GALLERY: Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 Hybrid CSH in Malaysia
Last night saw the launch of the Chery Tiggo Cross, a new entry-level SUV that competes with the Perodua Ativa, Proton X50 and Honda WR-V. Priced at RM88,800 for the 1.5 Turbo and RM98,800 for the 1.5 Hybrid CSH, it’s very competitively priced against those cars.
One area that has yet to be explored is how the Malaysian-spec model compares to the ones in other markets in the region. Unexpectedly, we’re in the lead when it comes to the powertrains, besting those offered in Indonesia and Australia (where the car is sold as the Tiggo 4).
As the variant name suggests, the base model is powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine from the Omoda 5, producing 147 PS and 210 Nm of torque. It’s paired with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission, enabling the car to get from zero to 100 km/h in 10.3 seconds and delivering a combined fuel consumption figure of 6.3 litres per 100 km.
This compares favourably against the Indonesian model, which gets a 116 PS/138 Nm 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated unit and a CVT. Meanwhile, the Australian Tiggo 4 receives the turbo mill but is also saddled with a CVT, and it shows – paradoxically, the car Down Under is significantly less fuel efficient, consuming 7.4 litres per 100 km.
One benefit of Indonesia getting the NA mill is that the car is even cheaper there, starting from 249.5 million rupiah (RM65,200) – although buyers have to pony up 279.5 million rupiah (RM73,000) to get the ADAS features that are standard in the other two markets. As for Australia, the Tiggo 4 is priced at AU$26,990 (RM75,000) for the equivalent Ultimate trim, which is a bargain by comparison.
Malaysia and Australia are the only markets to receive the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) variant, which uses a 96 PS/120 Nm version of the 1.5 litre NA engine. Chery Australia lists the four-pot as having 1 PS more, but that could be down to a rounding issue (the country uses kW for power).
This is mated a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT) that incorporates a 204 PS/310 Nm electric motor, resulting in the century sprint taking 8.9 seconds and a fuel consumption figure of 5.4 litres per 100 km in both countries. They’re even similar when it comes to price – the Australian car retails at AU$34,990 (RM97,300) for the Ultimate model.
GALLERY: Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 Turbo in Malaysia
GALLERY: Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 Hybrid CSH in Malaysia
At long last, the Chery Tiggo Cross has been officially launched in Malaysia. This comes following two previews – first at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow and a second time near the end of June. Safe to say the arrival of the between-A-and-B-segment SUV has been heralded for some time, as it was one of three SUVs confirmed for our market back in October 2022 when Chery announced its return to Malaysia.
The Tiggo Cross can trace its roots to the Tiggo 5x, which first launched in China in 2017. This model (renamed to the Tiggo 4 for export markets) got its first facelift in 2019, with the second facelift introduced in 2019 (the ‘Pro’ moniker was added) – this was the car shown here over two years ago. The third facelift, which is currently for export markets, was revealed in 2024, and that’s the one being launched today.
The Tiggo Cross goes on sale as a locally-assembled (CKD) offering that comes in two variants, starting with the 1.5 Turbo that is priced at RM88,800 on-the-road without insurance. Your other option is the 1.5 Hybrid CSH at RM99,800, with ‘CSH’ standing ‘Chery Super Hybrid’.
In terms of powertrains, the Turbo features a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 147 PS and 210 Nm of torque, with drive going to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch transmission to enable a 0-100 km/h time of 10.3 seconds in Sport mode (other options are Eco and Normal).
2025 Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 Hybrid CSH
As for the Hybrid, its powertrain (also FWD) is based around a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine serving up 102 PS and 125 Nm. This is mated to Direct Hybrid Transmission (DHT) that has two integrated electric motors rated at 204 PS and 310 Nm.
It is a series-parallel hybrid system with five states, including EV (running on electricity only), Tandem (engine acts as a generator while the electric motor drives the wheels), Parallel (both the engine and electric motor working together), Direct Engine (engine directly drives the wheels at speeds above 80 km/h) and Energy Recovery (regenerative braking and coasting to charge the battery).
A 1.8-kWh lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery placed beneath the boot floor is linked to the electric motors and reduces the Hybrid variant’s boot space to 350 litres. The Turbo offers 380 litres of boot space, although both variants share the same 51-litre fuel tank. Claimed fuel consumption (undisclosed standard) is 6.3 l/100 km for the Turbo and 5.4 l/100 km for the Hybrid, the latter hybrid with a kerb weight of 1,565 kg versus the Turbo’s 1,468 kg.
The Tiggo Cross is also offered in different powertrain configurations from ours in other markets. For example, Indonesia gets a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine (116 PS and 138 Nm) and a CVT, while Australia gets the same turbo and hybrid options as us, but the former is equipped with a CVT instead of a DCT.
2025 Chery Tiggo Cross 1.5 Turbo
The Tiggo Cross measures 4,318 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall and has a wheelbase of 2,610 mm, which makes it slightly smaller overall than a Omoda 5 and about the size of a Proton X50. Given the specs, dimensions and asking prices, the Tiggo Cross looks to attract cross-shoppers who have set a sub-RM100k budget for a new car.
It’s worth pointing out that the Hybrid variant of the Tiggo Cross at RM99,800 is now Malaysia’s cheapest hybrid car, considerably undercutting the Honda City 1.5L e:HEV RS that goes for RM111,900. We know one’s an SUV and the other’s a sedan, so an apples to apples comparison is the Nissan Kicks e-Power VL at RM113,800, which is now the second cheapest hybrid SUV you can buy here.
As we reported previously, the Tiggo Cross we’re getting is the latest 2024 facelift, which is different from the Tiggo 4 Pro (the model’s previous name) shown to us back in October 2022. Key changes from the pre-facelift model include a larger front grille with a black insert and surrounding trim, reshaped headlamps, full-width taillights and an overhauled interior that with conjoined screens on the dashboard.
2025 Chery Tiggo Cross spec sheet; click to enlarge
Standard equipment for both variants includes LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, red brake callipers, roof rails, a rear spoiler, faux leather seat upholstery, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, a 15W wireless charging pad, keyless entry and start, a powered driver’s seat, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a 540-degree camera and six speakers.
The Turbo variant gets 18-inch wheels, six airbags and an ADAS suite that includes lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, auto high beam, lane departure prevention, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking.
Curiously, the Hybrid variant receives smaller 17-inch wheels, but it has seven airbags and its ADAS suite is expanded to include functions like door opening warning, rear collision warning, rear cross traffic braking, lane change assist, emergency lane keeping, multi-collision brake and traffic jam assist. The Hybrid is also differentiated from the Turbo on inside with its gloss black-finished steering wheel buttons and ‘CHERY’ lettering on the steering wheel hub.
2025 Chery Tiggo Cross price list; click to enlarge
The Tiggo Cross comes with a seven-year, 150,000-km manufacturer warranty, with the Hybrid variant gaining an additional eight-year, 160,000-km warranty for its battery, motors and hybrid control unit. Both variants come with seven years of free towing service and are offered in four colours, albeit with a slight difference.
Carbon Black, Phantom Grey and Khaki White are available for both variants, but the Turbo can be had in an exclusive Blood Stone Red, while the Hybrid’s variant-specific hue is Moonlight Silver. Chery Malaysia is offering an early bird package to buyers which includes two years of free service – this is for the first 2,000 customers until September 30, 2025.
Given everything you now know about the Tiggo Cross, what do you think of it? Is it a good buy? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Both variants will be locally-assembled (CKD) from the get-go at Inokom’s Kulim plant (which churns out the Omoda 5, Omoda E5, Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro), enabling a sub-RM100k starting price. We do not know yet if the hybrid will also duck under RM100k, but as long as it undercuts the RM112k Honda City e:HEV, the Tiggo Cross hybrid will become Malaysia’s cheapest hybrid.
So what is the Tiggo Cross? It’s the new name for the Tiggo 4; a between-A-and-B-segment SUV that has the Proton X50, Perodua Ativa and Honda WR-V in its sights. It’s 4,318 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall and has a 2,610 mm wheelbase, so it’s slightly smaller overall than the Omoda 5 and more or less X50-sized.
This is the latest 2024 facelift; we think it’s a lot better-looking than the previous model we were shown in October 2022. It’s got a larger front grille with a black insert and surrounding trim, slimmer headlamps, full-width tail lamps and an overhauled interior.
The 1.5 turbo variant’s 147 PS/210 Nm four-cylinder engine is connected to a six-speed twin-clutcher, yielding a claimed fuel economy of 6.3 litres per 100 km and a 10.3-second 0-100 km/h time in Sport mode. Meanwhile, the hybrid has the same engine but deletes the turbo, so the ICE portion’s output drops to 96 PS and 120 Nm of torque. However, it joins forces with two electric motors that are integrated into a Direct Hybrid Transmission (DHT150) for up to 1,000 km of range.
The electric portion outputs 204 PS and 310 Nm of torque (total system output undisclosed). This is juiced by a 1.8-kWh LFP battery which lives under the boot floor, so boot space drops to 350 litres versus the turbo variant’s 380. Both turbo and hybrid variants are front-wheel drive and have 51-litre fuel tanks.
Tiggo Cross turbo (left) and hybrid; slightly different steering wheels
Armed with a Direct Hybrid Transmission (DHT150), the series-parallel hybrid has a claimed fuel economy of 5.4 litres per 100 km and an 8.9-second century sprint time in Sport mode (despite it being 97 kg heavier than the 1,468-kg turbo variant). The turbo variant has Eco, Normal and Sport modes; the hybrid Eco and Sport.
The turbo variant differs from the hybrid by having 18-inch alloys, six airbags, plain-finished steering wheel buttons, the Chery logo on the steering wheel hub and an ADAS suite that includes lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, auto high beam, lane departure prevention, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking.
In comparison, the hybrid variant gets 17-inch alloys, driver lumbar, seven airbags, gloss black-finished steering wheel buttons, ‘CHERY’ lettering on the steering wheel hub, and all the above-mentioned ADAS functions plus door opening warning, rear collision warning, rear cross traffic braking, lane change assist, emergency lane keeping, multi-collision brake and traffic jam assist.
Tiggo Cross turbo (left) and hybrid; hybrid replaces ‘CROSS’ tailgate badge with ‘HYBRID’
There are only two ways to tell the two apart from the outside – the wheels and the tailgate badging (‘TIGGO CROSS’ for turbo; ‘TIGGO HYBRID’ for hybrid, yup, no CROSS).
Otherwise, both variants are similarly-equipped, and it’s a long equipment list – all-LED auto lighting, auto wipers, functional roof rails, faux leather seats, soft-touch dashboard, ambient lighting, dual-zone air-con (with touch panel), one rear air-con vent, 15W wireless charging, powered driver seat (manual for front passenger), twin screens (both 10.25 inches) with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, a 540-degree camera, TPMS and six speakers.
The Chery Tiggo Cross (also known as the Tiggo 4) has made its official debut at this year’s Malaysia Autoshow (MAS 2025). Previously previewed in its 2020 facelift form over two years ago, the sub-B-segment SUV is now being previewed again, this time in its latest 2024 facelift.
Measuring 4,318 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,670 mm tall and with a wheelbase of 2,610 mm, the Tiggo Cross is smaller than the Omoda 5 that is 4,400 mm long, 1,830 mm wide, 1,588 tall and has a wheelbase of 2,630 mm. The Proton X50 comes pretty close to the Chery’s size at 4,330 mm long, 1,800 mm wide, 1,609 tall and a wheelbase of 2,600 mm.
Compared to the older model shown to us back in October 2022, the most recent facelift brings an updated design in line with the larger Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8. A larger front grille with a black insert and surrounding trim is just one of the changes, with other beings reshaped headlamps, full-width taillights and an overhauled interior that with conjoined screens on the dashboard.
Chery Malaysia isn’t holding back when it comes specifications, revealing the Tiggo Cross to be available in two variants. The first features a 1.5 litre turbocharged inline-four petrol engine making 147 PS and 210 Nm of torque, with drive going to the front wheels via a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. This variant has a kerb weight of 1,468 kg, has a claimed fuel consumption of 6.3 l/100 km and comes with three drive modes (Eco, Normal and Sport).
Next up is a hybrid (HEV) that is based around a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine serving up 102 PS and 125 Nm. This is mated to Direct Hybrid Transmission (DHT) – essentially an electronic CVT – that has two integrated electric motors rated at 204 PS and 310 Nm. The HEV variant is also FWD and offers better fuel consumption at 5.4 l/100 km despite the added weight of the hybrid bits that bring the kerb weight up to 1,565 kg.
In terms of equipment, both variants are listed with LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, roof rails, a rear spoiler, faux leather seat upholstery, ambient lighting, dual-zone climate control with rear vents, a 15W wireless charging pad, keyless entry and start, a powered driver’s seat, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a 540-degree camera and six speakers.
The turbo variant differs from the hybrid by having 18-inch wheels, six airbags and a ADAS suite that includes lane departure warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, auto high beam, lane departure prevention, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and autonomous emergency braking.
By comparison, the hybrid variant comes with smaller 17-inch wheels, seven airbags and the ADAS suite is expanded to include functions like door opening warning, rear collision warning, rear cross traffic braking, lane change assist, emergency lane keeping, multi-collision brake and traffic jam assist.
If you’re keen, you can now register your interest at Chery Malaysia’s website. For now, there’s no word on official pricing but we were told that the Tiggo Cross will have an estimated starting price of below RM100,000. It was also hinted that a launch will take place in June, with local assembly to follow in July.
Sawadeekap. We’re reporting live from the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) and kicking off our coverage from Impact Muang Thong Thani is Chery Tiggo Cross, which was recently spotted testing in Malaysia with light camo, a strong hint that Chery is set to introduce a junior SUV model as the brand’s entry model very soon.
The Tiggo Cross, also known as the Tiggo 4 Pro in some markets, is a small SUV that sits below the B-segment Omoda 5, which means that this is a rival to the Perodua Ativa (Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky in Indonesia) and the Honda WR-V. For you to have a mental picture, at 4,320 mm long and 1,831 mm wide, the Cross is 255 mm longer and 121 mm wider than an Ativa, and its 2,610 mm wheelbase is 85 mm longer.
In Indonesia, where it was launched last month, the Tiggo Cross is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine with 116 PS and 138 Nm of torque, paired to CVT automatic. Elsewhere, the junior Tiggo is a available with a 1.5-litre turbo-four (DCT) with 147 PS and 210 Nm, which is lower than the Omoda 5’s 1.5T with 156 hp/230 Nm.
In Thailand, Chery is branding itself as a green and eco brand, with hybrids at the forefront, and this pre-production Tiggo Cross being previewed at BIMS (launch targeted for the end of this year) is a hybrid. The HEV combines a 1.5L NA engine with 102 hp/125 Nm with an electric motor pushing out 204 hp (150 kW) 310 Nm – total output is 190 hp/370 Nm and the 0-100 km/h sprint is done in 10.8 seconds. The battery is a 1.8 kWh unit tucked in the boot.
By the way, this latest facelift of the Tiggo 4 has bolder face that consists of a larger and more angular studded grille, which is visually connected to vertical LED daytime running lights at the edges of the bumper. The headlamps are LEDs and the cluster is slimmer. Overall, the new face gives a wider impression, and it’s also more modern.
Like the fascia, the Tiggo 4’s profile and rear end are also more in-line with its bigger Tiggo siblings. The chrome lower border of the daylight opening now goes all the way to the back; this plus some black paint creates the ‘floating roof’ effect seen on the Tiggo 7 and Proton’s X SUVs. The two-tone five-spoke alloys look pretty small here, but are actually 17-inch items with 215/60 rubber.
For me, it’s the rear end changes that does most to transform the Cross/Tiggo 4, which looks so much more contemporary with a full-width bar containing fancy LED signatures and a fully spelled out Chery logo. Vertical reflectors at the bumper edges mirror the front LED DRLs. Check out the pre-facelift to see what we mean. Looks like a smaller Jaecoo J7 from the back.
The pre-facelift Tiggo 4’s interior was a strong point for cars of this size/price, but it has been further modernised and now sports the conjoined screens seen in other Chery SUVs. Further down, the row of piano keys and the piano black AC control panel have been retained, but the vents are now full width. Shift-by-wire allows for a small knob and a big storage area below the centre console.
What do you think of the Chery Tiggo Cross a.k.a. Tiggo 4 Pro? Its prospects will heavily depend on pricing, as buyers in the sub-RM100k market are more price sensitive than those buying a RM150k SUV. The Cross is sure to be priced below the century mark as the Omoda 5 starts from RM100k. Also, which of the three powertrains will we get – NA, turbo or hybrid?
For context, the Perodua Ativa – which has a 1.0-litre three-pot turbo engine – is priced from RM62,500 to RM72,600, while the 1.5L NA-powered Honda WR-V (1.5L NA CVT) retails from RM90k to RM108k. It’s these two compact SUVs that Chery is targeting with the Tiggo Cross.
No fewer than three units were spotted testing on a Malaysian highway, wearing trade plates and varying degrees of camouflage. The vertical DRLs (and matching rear fender slits) along with the prominent full-width tail lamps can be clearly seen, and although well-obscured, you can just about make out the squinty headlamps and huge angular grille.
The three cars are all wearing different wheels. The car with the base wheels (above) appears to have a smaller exhaust box – could Malaysia get 116 PS/138 Nm 1.5 NA + CVT (like Indonesia) and 147 PS/210 Nm 1.5 turbo + six-speed DCT (like South Africa) powertrain options?
Conjecture at this point, of course – but if it turns out to be true, Chery Malaysia could have a competitively-priced base 1.5 NA variant to take on the Ativa (like the Omoda 5 C targeting the Proton X50) and 1.5 turbo variants to out-spec the WR-V.
We’ll know for sure when the pint-sized SUV launches in Malaysia in the first half of 2025, sitting below the Omoda 5 in both size and price, and supplanting it as the new entry-level Chery – five-digit price tag to start?
The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro/Chery Tiggo Cross is priced at Rp 239.5-269.5 juta (RM65k-73k) in Indonesia and ZAR400k-450k (RM96k-108k) in South Africa. Here at home, we have the RM63k-73k Ativa and the RM90k-108k WR-V – you know the next question, so what’s your answer?
The Chery Tiggo Cross has been launched in South Africa, among Chery’s strongest markets. It’s basically the latest Tiggo 4 Pro facelift we saw in China back in April. Bigger grille, vertical LED DRLs, slimmer headlamps and tiger-striped tail lamps bridged by an LED light bar – they’re all there.
This vehicle will replace the pre-facelift T4P in other markets, but in South Africa it’s being sold alongside it, slotting between the T4P and the Tiggo 7 Pro.
The Tiggo Cross is offered in Comfort (ZAR400k, RM99k) and Elite (ZAR450k, RM111k) variants. The former gets six airbags, 17-inch alloys, electric-folding mirrors, auto LED head and fog lamps, an LED rear light bar and chrome exhausts.
Meanwhile, the Elite gets seven airbags (including a centre airbag), ADAS, red callipers peeking through 18-inch alloys, a panoramic sunroof, a 360 camera and heated/electric front seats.
Inside, it’s as per the T4P facelift – one long screen to cover both driver and passenger, air vents across the length of the dashboard, plus a stubby gear lever courtesy of shift-by-wire. Under the bonnet is a 147 PS/210 Nm 1.5 litre turbo four-banger that’s mated to a six-speed DCT (the pre-facelift T4P launched in SA in 2021 with MT and CVT gearboxes; a DCT option joined the range this year).
The junior Tiggo has been confirmed for Malaysia – what do you think we should call it when it arrives next year? Tiggo Cross or Tiggo 4 Pro?
Chery has been very aggressive in Malaysia. The speed at which the reborn brand (in our market) launched, built a network and rolled out models could very well be unprecedented. The cars are CKD locally assembled too, and there’s an EV on the way, plus more SUVs from China’s top auto exporter this year.
We already know that the Omoda E5, the electric version of the Omoda 5, will debut in March. At a business briefing today, Chery Auto Malaysia’s product director Michael Chew revealed that the Tiggo 7 Pro will follow in Q2 2024. The C-segment five-seater SUV will take on the Proton X70 with a 1.6L four-cylinder turbo engine (197 hp/290 Nm), a long list of kit and an attractive price.
The Tiggo 4 Pro was previewed in Malaysia back in 2022
In the fourth quarter of this year, Chery will debut a new model, one that was described by Chew as more affordable and higher volume than its current products. This ‘My first Chery’ model would then have to be smaller and cheaper than the B-segment Omoda 5, which starts at RM108,800. The product planner did not rule out a base variant of the Omoda 5 with fewer features, but this mystery model could also be a new line.
Remember the Tiggo 4 Pro from the reborn Chery’s first ever event in Malaysia back in 2022? The junior Tiggo isn’t actually much smaller than the Omoda 5 – it’s still classified as a B-SUV, but it looks significantly more petite in the metal compared to the O5. It also looks like a more basic product.
At 4,318 mm long and 1,831 mm wide, the Tiggo 4 Pro is just 82 mm shorter than the Omoda 5, and both have the same width, while its 2,610 mm wheelbase is just 20 mm shorter. Compared to a Perodua Ativa, the Tiggo 4 Pro is 253 mm longer and 121 mm wider, but could it be introduced as a rival to P2’s turbocharged SUV and the Honda WR-V?
Elsewhere, the Tiggo 4 Pro is equipped with either a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a CVT automatic gearbox, or a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-pot, which pairs with either the CVT or a five-speed manual. By the way, the Ativa tops out at RM73,400 while the WR-V is priced from RM89,900 to RM107,900. Browse the gallery below and tell us what you think.
We’ve covered the bold Omoda 5, C-segment Tiggo 7 Pro and the flagship seven-seater Tiggo 8 Pro – now is the turn of the baby of Chery’s SUV range earmarked for Malaysia, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro. Looks small doesn’t it? Much smaller than the Omoda 5? We’ve seen both in the metal and we think so, but the dimensions tell a different story.
The Tiggo 4 Pro is a B-SUV, just like the Omoda 5. At 4,318 mm long and 1,831 mm wide, the junior Tiggo is just 82 mm shorter than the Omoda 5, and both have the same width. The Tiggo 4’s 2,610 mm wheelbase is just 20 mm shorter than the Omoda 5’s. Despite what your eyes tell you, this little SUV is about the same size as the wild Omoda, with just a hair’s length in difference. Goes to show how important design is.
The Tiggo 4 Pro is powered by a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine making 147 PS at 5,500 rpm and 210 Nm of torque between 1,750 and 4,500 rpm. This is the same engine available in the Tiggo 7 Pro and it’s paired to a CVT automatic gearbox. This model’s entry-level engine is a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-pot with 111 hp/138 Nm, which pairs with either the CVT or a five-speed manual.
The Tiggo 4 Pro’s exterior isn’t quite a scaled down Tiggo 7 Pro, but the interior is, sporting the familiar horizontal layout and piano keys below the central AC vents. It’s a neat and stylish design, livened up here by splashes of red on the stitched leather dash trim, door cars and seats – an appropriate touch of sport for the most youthful model in the range.
The centre console differs from the Tiggo 7’s. It’s more conventional – out goes the big square screen for the AC controls, replaced by touch panels. The stubby gear knob and bare space between the seats make way for a regular gear lever and a handy flat slot for your phone. The AC is auto dual-zone and there’s an electronic parking brake with auto hold, so the junior Tiggo isn’t basic.
At all. Like big brother 7, it also gets a digital LCD meter panel (7.0-inch), a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 360-degree around view monitor, rear AC vents, leather and a powered driver’s seat. And since this is a Chinese car, a sunroof too. Safety wise, it’s the standard six airbags with ADAS and a tyre pressure monitor.
What do you think of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro? This demo car’s exact spec at RM100k, deal or no deal? Would a one million km engine warranty be enough peace of mind?
Chery has just launched the new Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa, and its one million-km warranty has everybody talking. According to the automaker, the warranty comprises two phases, starting with a standard five-year or 150,000 km factory warranty.
The remaining phase is a complimentary extension of five years and 850,000 km that specifically covers the engine. This extension will automatically kick into force once the first phase of warranty has run its course, but on the condition that the original owner still owns the vehicle.
Needless to say, the warranty extension is not transferable. For it to remain valid, owners must have the vehicle serviced, maintained and repaired with genuine parts by an authorised service centre. Chery also stipulates that owners must never miss (or be late for that matter) a service, and that the cars are not used in extreme conditions, even as taxis or security vehicles.
There are five variants of the Tiggo 4 Pro on offer, with prices ranging from 269,900 rand (RM73k) for the entry-level model to 359,900 rand (RM97k) for the range topper. All five come with the same warranty coverage, including turbocharged models.
Base models get a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine developing 113 PS and 138 Nm of torque, paired with either a six-speed manual or CVT. The top three trims get the more potent 1.5 litre turbo mill, which produces 147 PS and 210 Nm of torque. Transmission options are the same. So, what do you think of the one million kilometre warranty?
