Cheapest Chery now under R300 000!

Chery recently launched the so-called LiT version of its Tiggo 4 Pro, again bringing the brand's entry-level model below the R300 000 price point! What do you get for your money, though?

Sean Nurse

19 Oct 2023 · 14:00Buying a Car1 min read

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There's a new base model of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro called the LiT, which comes in under the crucial R300 000 price point! What do you get for your money, and how does it compare with key rivals?

Related: Chery International User Summit 2023

Features

Standard features include 16-inch alloy wheels, fabric seats, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digitised instrument cluster, keyless entry/start, a multifunction steering wheel and airconditioning. Regarding safety, there are dual-front airbags, traction and stability control, and outer-rear ISOFIX child seat anchor points.

Running cost comparison

	Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Visia manual R 277 900	Suzuki Fronx 1.5 GL manual R 279 900	Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T LiT
Engine size	3-cyl, 1.0-litre turbo petrol	4-cyl, 1.5-litre petrol	4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo petrol
Power/Torque	74 kW/160 Nm	77 kW/138 Nm	83 kW/138 Nm
Gearbox	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	5-speed manual
Seats	5	5	5
Airbags	2	2	2
Kerb weight	1 071kg	1 005kg	1 309kg
Load Capacity	304-litres	337-litres	340-litres
Fuel capacity	37-litres	40-litres	51-litres
Claimed consumption	5.2 L/100 km	5.5 L/100 km	7.0 L/100 km
CO2 emissions	125 g/km	129 g/km	167 g/km
Service plan	3-year/30 000km	4-year /60 000km	3-year/30 000km
Price	R277 900	R279 900	R279 900

Verdict

Chery has certainly been aggressive with the pricing of its Tiggo 4 Pro LiT; however, a product such as the Suzuki Fronx and, to a lesser extent, the Nissan Magnite offer solid options that are just as affordable. We'd recommend driving all three before deciding, but if it were our money, the Suzuki would be what we'd opt for.

Written by Sean Nurse

With a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.Read more