It is not the first time the Chery brand is competing in the local automotive market, however, it is clear that the product range they are offering currently is popular with consumers and that the build quality has increased drastically since the last time they were here. One aspect of the Chery range that appeals to South African car buyers is the fact that the models are very affordably priced in comparison with similarly specified competitors.
Now you might want to get an Instant Offer on your current vehicle already to get your hands on a Chery but before you apply for vehicle finance, let us find out which are the most affordable derivatives in the model ranges available.
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Tiggo 4 Pro
At the time of writing this article, customers had the option to choose between five derivatives of the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro. Although the top of the range, the 1.5T Elite SE features for a respectable R 399 900, the entry-level model, 1.5 Urban, is exactly R 100 000 less, coming in at R 299 900.
Considering that the biggest differences are the engine and its respective performance and a variety of comfort features such as automatic climate control, adaptive cruise control and some safety equipment such as blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning, the entry-level Urban variant remains a very attractive option at a very reasonable price.
Tiggo 7 Pro
Whereas the Tiggo 4 Pro is a more compact SUV, the Tiggo 7 Pro offers larger dimensions inside and out. This model range, however, only offers two variants, namely the Distinction which is priced at R 419 900 and the Executive trim which comes in at R 454 900.
Underneath the bonnet of both guises features the same 1.5-litre, turbocharged, 4-cylinder petrol motor capable of 108 kW and 210 Nm of torque. Ample for the five occupants and all the luggage in the 475-litre boot. Customers should note that the difference in pricing not only affects how many tech and comfort features comes in the Tiggo 7 Pro but also fundamental safety items such as airbags.
The Tiggo 7 Pro in Distinction guise features a respectable four airbags while the Executive derivative comes fitted with six. This is reason enough for us to recommend the Executive trim, even with its slightly more premium price.
Tiggo 8 Pro
And finally, the largest of the Chery product line-up is the Tiggo 8 Pro which, like the Tiggo 7 Pro, is only offered in two trim levels, namely Distinction and Executive. Whereas the Distinction, at the time of writing this article, was priced at R 496 900, the more premium Executive variant comes in at R 556 900.
While for the most part, both derivatives are very similar in terms of performance and standard safety equipment, differences include items such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning and blind spot monitoring. While the additional items in the Executive guise will certainly make up for the difference in price, customers of the Distinction trim will not be disappointed in their choice.
*All pricing indicated in this article was correct at the time of writing and can change at any moment and without notice.
