Join us as we compare the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro with two nearly identically-priced rivals as we determine which is best!
Chery is enjoying unprecedented success within the local market with products such as the Tiggo 4 Pro, the Tiggo 7 Pro and the Tiggo 8 Pro. Today we are comparing the Tiggo 7 Pro with two rivals in the form of the BAIC Beijing X55 and the Kia Seltos, but which one would we choose?
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
Powertrain and performance
Powering the Tiggo 7 Pro is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with outputs of 108Kw and 210Nm that is sent through the front wheels via a CVT. Fuel consumption is claimed at 6.8 L/100km and the 0-100km/h time is not claimed by the manufacturer.
Standard equipment
The Tiggo 7 Pro in Executive guise comes with LED headlights/ fog lamps, a six-way electrically adjustable seat for the driver, ambient interior lighting, a wireless smartphone charger, artificial leather seats, a 10.25-inch infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality, a 7.0-inch digitised instrument cluster, climate control, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, blind spot assist, a panoramic roof, 6 Airbags, ISOFIX, keyless entry and start, front and rear PDC, and a surround-view with reverse camera.
Safety
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro received a 5-star safety rating from C-NCAP (Chinese New Car Assessment Programme).
Practicality
The Tiggo 7 Pro boasts a 475-litre boot, seating for five occupants and 210mm of ground clearance.
Price and value proposition
At R472 900 the Tiggo 7 Pro, in Executive specification, offers fantastic value for money.
The competition
BAIC Beijing X55
Powertrain and performance
Powering the X55 is a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine that produces 130kW and 305Nm that is sent through the front wheels via a 7-speed automatic gearbox. Fuel consumption is claimed at 7.2 L/100km and the 0-100km/h time is 7.8 seconds.
Standard equipment
The X55, in Premium guise, comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights/ fog lights, cruise control, a colour touchscreen infotainment system, a wireless smartphone charger, ambient interior lighting, climate control, front and rear USB ports, 6 airbags, keyless entry/start, a panoramic roof, leather electrically adjustable driver’s seat as well as front and rear PDC with a reverse camera.
Safety
The X55 was crash tested by ANCAP in 2022 where it achieved a 5-Star rating.
Practicality
The Beijing features seating for five, a 350-litre boot and 160mm of ground clearance, making it reasonably practical.
Price and value proposition
At R472 900 the X55 offers reasonable value in its segment.
Kia Seltos
Powertrain and performance
Powering the Seltos in this particular comparison is a 1.6-litre petrol engine that produces 90kW and 151Nm that is sent through the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Fuel consumption is claimed at 7.2 L/100km and a 0-100km/h of 11.2 seconds is provided.
Standard equipment
In EX+ specification, the Seltos gets 17-inch alloy wheels, 6 airbags, airconditioning, a multifunction steering wheel, a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather seats, fog lamps, rear PDC with a reverse camera and cruise control.
Safety
The Seltos was crash tested by ANCAP in 2019 where it achieved a 5-Star rating.
Practicality
The Seltos boasts 5-seats, 433-litres of boot space and 190mm of ground clearance, making it very practical.
Price and value proposition
At R472 995 for the EX+ model, the Seltos seems to offer less value than its Chinese competitors.
Facts and figures:
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Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5T Executive |
BAIC Beijing X55 1.5T |
Kia Seltos 1.6 EX+ |
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Engine size (cyl/size) |
4-cyl, 1.5-litre petrol |
4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo petrol |
4-cyl, 1.6-litre turbo petrol |
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Power/Torque |
108 kW/210 Nm |
130 kW/305 Nm |
90 kW/151 Nm |
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CO2 emissions |
168 g/km |
Not quoted |
164 g/km |
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Service plan |
5-year/60 000km |
5-year/ 60 000km |
5 yr/ 90 000km |
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Airbag count |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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Fuel tank capacity |
51 litres |
53 litres |
50 litres |
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Ave Consumption * |
6.8 L/100km |
7.2 L/100km |
7.2 L/100 km |
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Driven wheels |
Front |
Front |
Front |
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Boot volume |
475-1500-litres |
350-litres |
433-litres |
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Price |
R 472 900 |
R472 900 |
R472 995 |
* Manufacturer’s claimed figures.
Pricing was all-inclusive at the time of writing but may change without prior notice.
Verdict
Looking at the figures, we would choose the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro among the three as it offers the most value for money and appears to be the best overall package.
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