Chery is making waves in the South African motoring landscape with attractive, advanced offerings at a respectable price. When compared to the established contemporaries, they present excellent value for money. Extensive warranties back them, and the first owner benefits from a 10-year/1 000 000 km warranty on the engine. The general warranty is 5-years/150 000 km.
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The range comprises 11 variants across 3 model ranges and four different engine combinations. Each model line offers the option of manual or automatic gearboxes, but not all engines are available with this option.
Claimed vs Actual
Often, there are variances between the claimed fuel consumption of a vehicle and the real-world or actual fuel consumption. Up at Reef altitude, we've found the Chery offerings to be somewhat heavier on fuel than their manufacturer claims. Actual figures will vary depending on your location, driving style, and driving routine, but expect to see figures slightly higher than the dealership claims.
Which is the best variant of Chery Tiggo 7 Pro?
Claimed consumption
Below is a list of the Chery models currently on sale, along with their engine configuration, power and torque outputs, and claimed fuel consumption figures, as listed by the manufacturer.
| Model | Configuration | Output | Claimed Cons. |
| Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 LiT | 1.5-litre petrol | 83 kW/138 Nm | 7.0 l/100km |
| Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 Urban | 1.5-litre petrol | 83 kW/138 Nm | 7.0 l/100km |
| Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 LiT Auto | 1.5-litre petrol | 83 kW/138 Nm | 6.8 l/100km |
| Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 Comfort Auto | 1.5-litre petrol | 83 kW/138 Nm | 6.8 l/100km |
| Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 108 kW/210 Nm | 7.0 l/100km |
| Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite Auto | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 108 kW/210 Nm | 6.8 l/100km |
| Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite SE | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 108 kW/210 Nm | 6.8 l/100km |
| Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5T Distinction | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 108 kW/210 Nm | 6.8 l/100km |
| Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5T Executive | 1.5-litre turbo-petrol | 108 kW/210 Nm | 6.8 l/100km |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6TGDI 290T Exec. | 1.6-litre turbo-petrol | 145 kW/290 Nm | 7.2 l/100km |
| Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max 2.0TGDI 390T | 2.0-litre turbo-petrol | 187 kW/390 Nm | 7.6 l/100km |
Verdict
Based on the claims provided by Chery, the more economical model and variant on offer is any of the options with the 1.5-litre engine, either naturally aspirated or turbocharged, combined with the automatic gearbox. Up at Reef altitude, the turbocharged engine is a must, negating the need to overwork the engine in the thin air.
