Chinese brands duke it out for title of Australia's cheapest hybrid SUV
Pricing published on Chery's Australian website shows the Tiggo 4 Hybrid Urban will ring up at $29,990 drive-away when it goes on sale this month, while the Tiggo 4 Hybrid Ultimate will be priced at $34,990 drive-away.
In the fine print, Chery mentions this pricing is valid for vehicles ordered from participating dealers between June 13, 2025 and September 30, 2025.
That's the same date that sharper pricing for the GWM Haval Jolion Premium Hybrid (pictured below) – also $29,990 drive-away – will end.
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This new offer, detailed by GWM in a press release today, represents a saving of $3000 on the usual drive-away price. It also marks the first time GWM's small hybrid SUV has been available for under $30,000 drive-away.
With pricing of $29,990 drive-away for their base hybrid small SUVs, GWM and Chery have managed to undercut arch-rival MG.
The rival Chinese brand is currently offering its ZS Hybrid+ Excite for $32,990 drive-away until July 31, 2025.
Chery has yet to publish full pricing and specifications for the Tiggo 4 Hybrid, though it says the 1.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid powertrain is good for combined fuel consumption of 5.4L/100km.
It has previously confirmed the engine produces 71kW of power and 118Nm of torque, while the electric motor produces 150kW and 310Nm. The Tiggo 4 Hybrid (pictured below) uses a 1.83kWh battery. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Supplied Credit: CarExpert
The Tiggo 4 Hybrid Urban commands a price premium of $6000 over its petrol equivalent, while the Hybrid Ultimate carries an $8000 premium.
The GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid mates a 70kW/125Nm 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with a 115kW/250Nm electric motor, for total outputs of 140kW and 375Nm.
Combined fuel consumption is 5.1L/100km, beating the Chery by 0.3L/100km.
The regular petrol Haval Jolion Premium is currently being offered for $24,990 drive-away, which means the hybrid-powered version – which also brings unique exterior styling – attracts a $5000 premium.
Both Chinese-made small hybrid SUVs comfortably undercut the Toyota Yaris Cross GX FWD, which is priced from $30,900 before on-road costs.
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