Chery Tiggo Cross (2024) Price & Spec

Chery South Africa has broadened its line-up to 4 models with the launch of the Tiggo Cross small crossover, which slots above the strong-selling Tiggo 4 Pro and below the Tiggo 7 Pro/Pro Max. Here is what the newcomer offers and how much it costs.

Although similarly sized to the Tiggo 4 Pro, the Tiggo Cross (which has replaced the former in some markets), has fresher, more distinctive styling and features newer in-car tech than its older sibling. In light of this, it presents as a more resolved package and comes in 2 trim grades: Comfort and Elite.

You can distinguish the Tiggo Cross from its brethren by its gloss black grille (with a diamond-pattern mesh) that is flanked by triple-element LED headlamps – it sprouts a pair of black wings that extend towards the edges of the bumper, where they are bookended by vertical daytime running light clusters.

The newcomer’s flanks feature body-coloured wing mirrors and -handles, as well as metallic lower-door garnishes (that complement the wheels and roof rails), while the side window sills kick up towards the rear, where they culminate in blacked-out C-pillars. The 1.5T Comfort comes fitted with 17-inch alloys, while the range-topping 1.5T Elite has sporty red-coloured brake calipers that sit behind 18-inch rims.

As for the rear end of the Tiggo Cross, it is adorned with a “jewel-like (LED) lightbar (that is) reminiscent of a tiger’s striped coat”, Chery SA says, plus a tailgate spoiler and chrome-trimmed exhaust finishers.

Like in the larger Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8, the Tiggo Cross has a soft-touch dashboard, a leather-trimmed multifunction ‘wheel, black leather trim, a minimalist centre console, as well as an expansive panel that combines a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and the infotainment system’s 10.25-inch touchscreen. The latter supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and includes Smart Voice Assistant tech.

Standard features include keyless entry, push-button (and remote) start, auto lights and -wipers, dual-zone climate- and cruise control, a 6-speaker audio system, a wireless smartphone charger, ambient lighting, front/rear armrests, a reverse-view camera, 4 USB ports, plus front and rear parking sensors.

Whereas the 1.5T Comfort has 6-way manual-adjustable front seats, the 1.5 Elite has 6-way electrically adjustable with lumbar support, a 360-degree camera system and intelligent high-beam control.

Both variants are powered by a 108 kW/210 Nm 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbopetrol engine that is mated with a 6-speed dual-clutch (automatic) transmission. The Tiggo Cross is front-wheel driven and its claimed average fuel consumption, aided by a standard stop/start system and Eco drive mode, is 6.5 L/100 km.

The newcomer’s suspension comprises McPherson struts, with a torsion beam configuration at the rear, with stopping power provided by brake discs all round, of which the front pair is ventilated.

Key safety features include ABS with EBD and EBA, electronic traction and -stability control, hill assist, auto-hold function, tyre pressure monitoring, and a speed limit reminder. Dual front-, side- and curtain airbags are standard, with the 1.5T Elite additionally featuring a centre airbag between the front seats.

The range-topping variant is also equipped with advanced driver-assistance systems: adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, blind-spot detection, plus front-collision- and lane-departure warning.

How much does the Chery Tiggo Cross cost in South Africa?

The vehicle is sold with a 5-year/60 000 km service plan, 5-year/150 000 km standard warranty, 10-year/1 million km warranty for the first owner, and 5 years/unlimited km roadside assistance.