Chery has secured a sizeable market share for itself since returning to the local market in 2021, with impressive SUVs such as the Tiggo 4 Pro, Tiggo 8 Pro and its mid-size Tiggo 7 Pro, which we will be examining today. Are you looking to add a Tiggo 7 Pro to your garage but need to sell your current car first? AutoTrader can get you an Instant Offer!
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Chery Tiggo 7 Pro line-up
Your choices are the Distinction or Executive models, which feature the same 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and CVT. This means that the only difference between the products is the specification on offer, so let's refer to the table below for the key differences between the models.
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We have summarised the key attributes of each Tiggo 7 Pro model in the table below.
Here's how they compare.
| Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5T Distinction | Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5T Executive | |
| Price | R437 900 | R472 900 |
| Gearbox | CVT | CVT |
| Engine | 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol | 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol |
| Driven wheels | Front | Front |
| Power | 108kW/210Nm | 108kW/210Nm |
| Headlights | LED | LED |
| LED Fog Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Mirrors | Electric | Electric |
| Multifunction Steering wheel | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilation | Climate control | Climate control |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes |
| Keyless entry/start | Yes | Yes |
| ISOFIX | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | BT, CarPlay and Android Auto | BT, CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Cruise control | Yes | Adaptive |
| Wheels | 18-inch (alloy) | 18-inch (alloy) |
| Airbags | 4 | 6 |
| Blind spot monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Lane departure warning | No | Yes |
| Seat | Artificial leather | Artificial leather |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Folding rear seats | Yes | Yes |
| Electrically operated seats | Yes(driver) | Yes(front) |
| Sunroof | No | Yes |
| Power tailgate | Yes | Yes |
| PDC | Rear | Rear |
| Reverse camera | Yes | Yes + surround-view |
| 0-100km/h | 9.7 sec | 9.7 sec |
| Top speed | 185 km/h | 185 km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 6.8 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
| CO2 emissions | 168 g/km | 168 g/km |
| Boot space | 475-1 500-litres | 475-1 500-litres |
| Kerb weight | 1 421kg | 1 421kg |
| Fuel capacity | 42-litres | 42-litres |
Verdict
Looking at the key differences between the two Tiggo 7 Pro models, we would opt for the more affordable Distinction model as we feel it offers all of the essential features required in this segment and indeed, at this price point.
