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The Citizen
4 days ago
- Automotive
- The Citizen
PODCAST: Chery Tiggo Cross HEV game changer in the making
Chinese hybrid goes up against South Africa's best-selling new energy vehicle the Toyota Corolla Cross. Ambitious Chinese carmaker Chery launched an all-out onslaught on South Africa's number one manufacturer Toyota by rolling out the Tiggo Cross HEV. The Chery Tiggo 4 has made huge strides to rank as one of Mzansi's favourite passenger cars. Now the Tiggo Cross HEV, which stands for hybrid electric vehicle, has entered the battlefield against the country's best-selling new energy vehicle, the Toyota Corolla Cross HEV. In typical Chinese fashion, the war starts with the pricing. At R439 900 the entry-level Chery Tiggo Cross HEV in Comfort guise undercuts the most affordable Corolla Cross in Xs guise by a whopping R54 500. Chery Tiggo Cross HEV makes a Pitstop In this week's episode of The Citizen Motoring's Pitstop podcast, we discuss the Tiggo Cross. Road Test Editor Mark Jones has driven the Chery after also spending lots of time in the Corolla Cross earlier this year, pits the two against each other. The Chery Tiggo Cross HEV is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine hooked up to electric motor and 1.83kWh battery pack. The combined power output is 150kW and 310Nm which goes to the front wheels by a dedicated hybrid transmission. This is much more than the Toyota Corolla Cross' combined power output of 90kW/142Nm. During our high-performance test, the Chery Tiggo Cross HEV clocked 8 seconds in going from 0 to 100km/h. The Corolla Cross came in at just over 12 seconds. ALSO READ: 10 things you need to know about the new Chery Tiggo Cross HEV Frugal sipper Chery claims that the Cross HEV will only sip 5.4 litres per 100km and for the first few days we've had it on test are getting close to this number. Mark reckons it will settle in the high fives, maybe 6L/100km at the most. This is fractionally higher than what we achieved in the Toyota Corolla Cross HEV.
The Citizen
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Everything you need to know about the Chery Tiggo Cross CSH HEV
Everything you need to know about the Chery Tiggo Cross CSH HEV Chery has introduced a hybrid version of the Tiggo Cross in South Africa, adding another electrified option to its growing SUV line-up. Looking for a new or used Chery? Find it here with CARmag! The new Tiggo Cross CSH HEV joins the range in two familiar trims, Comfort and Elite. Under the bonnet is a 1.5l petrol engine producing 71kW and 118N.m of torque. Combined with an electric motor and 1.83kWh battery pack, the hybrid system delivers 150kW and 310N.m, sent to the front wheels via a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission. Claimed fuel consumption is 5.4l/100km, and Chery says the vehicle can travel up to 1 000km on a single tank. The hybrid powertrain automatically switches between four driving modes, Pure Electric, Series Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid and Energy Recovery. During low-speed driving, such as stop-start traffic, the system favours electric propulsion to reduce fuel usage. An idle start-stop function further supports fuel-saving efforts. Chery Tiggo Cross CSH HEV pricing Tiggo Cross HEV Comfort – R439 900 Tiggo Cross HEV Elite – R469 900 Related: The A-Z of Chinese Brands in SA: Chery The Comfort and Elite models both use 17-inch alloy wheels and share a suspension setup consisting of MacPherson struts up front and a torsion beam at the rear. Disc brakes are fitted all around, with ventilated discs at the front. Inside, the Tiggo Cross HEV features dual 10.25-inch screens, one for the driver display and one for infotainment. Both variants support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A wireless charging pad is standard across the range, while the Elite model gains a six-speaker sound system (versus four in the Comfort) and heated front seats. Standard features across both trims include two-zone climate control, ambient lighting, automatic LED headlights and keyless entry. The Elite trim adds items like an electric sunroof, red brake callipers and a power-adjustable driver's seat with lumbar support. On the safety front, both models come equipped with six airbags, brake assist, traction control and hill descent control. The Elite model includes a more advanced suite of driver assistance systems, such as adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot detection, and a 360-degree camera. 'This vehicle was engineered for South African roads, from daily commutes to weekend escapes, without the stress of finding a charge point,' said Tony Liu, CEO of Chery South Africa. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles here with CARmag! The post Chery Tiggo Cross CSH HEV – Pricing and Specs appeared first on CAR Magazine. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal.
