Chery Tiggo 4 Pro DCT (2024) Price & Specs

The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro range in SA has gained 2 new DCT derivatives, taking the number of transmission options to 4. Here’s how much these fresh dual-clutch variants cost…

Chery South Africa has expanded its popular Tiggo 4 Pro small crossover line-up by adding a pair of new dual-clutch transmission (DCT) derivatives. The local range thus now features 9 variants and includes as many as 4 gearbox options.

According to the Chinese firm, the decision to introduce a DCT option was in direct response to local customer demand. The company says it has been in “constant contact” with existing Tiggo 4 Pro owners, many of who ostensibly want to upgrade to a “sportier transmission” while also seeking improved fuel economy.

Interestingly, it seems the existing continuously variable transmission (CVT) derivatives will solider on alongside the dual-clutch variants, and even soon benefit from a “software update”. As a reminder, the Tiggo 4 Pro range also includes 5- and 6-speed manual cog-swappers.

Though Chery SA doesn’t explicitly state the number of gears employed by the new DCT – the press material is light and detailed specifications are not yet available on the automaker’s local website – we suspect it’s a 7-speeder, as used in other Chery products. While entry-level versions of the Tiggo 4 Pro are powered by a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine (83 kW/138 Nm), the DCT has been reserved for the most powerful forced-induction motor.

As such, it’s offered only in conjunction with the turbocharged 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder engine, which generates 108 kW and 210 Nm. The Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 LiT DCT is priced at R382 900, while the Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite DCT slots in at the summit of the portfolio with a price-tag of R415 900.

Chery SA has yet to reveal an official consumption figure for this powertrain, instead saying its local testing suggests a saving of “close to 1.6 litres of fuel per 100 km” (depending on driving style and conditions, of course).

The exclusively front-wheel-drive Tiggo 4 Pro is currently Chery SA’s most popular model, ranking as high as 5th (with 976 registrations) on the list of Mzansi’s best-selling passenger vehicles in April 2024. That performance helped the Chinese firm to a record total of 2 009 sales last month, seeing it finish in 6th place overall (and 4th in the passenger-vehicle segment).

How much does the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro cost in South Africa?

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 LiT 5MT – R279 900

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 LiT CVT – R314 900

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 Urban 5MT – R318 900

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 Comfort CVT – R355 900

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite 6MT – R365 900

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 LiT DCT – R382 900

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite CVT – R386 900

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite SE CVT – R408 900

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5T Elite DCT – R415 900

The purchase price includes a 5-year/150 000 km warranty, a 10-year/1-million km engine warranty (linked to the first owner) and a 5-year/60 000 km service plan.