Chery's second most popular model, the Tiggo 7 Pro offers a lot of SUV for the asking price, but how do its running costs compare with two more established rivals?

Chinese automaker Chery’s Tiggo 7 Pro slots right in the middle of its popular model range in terms of space and price. The Chery looks like a solid package, but how do its running costs compare with two competent rivals? Today we will compare the Tiggo 7 Pro with two similarly priced rivals, namely the Suzuki Grand Vitara and the Toyota Corolla Cross. All three models feature petrol engines and automatic gearboxes. The question today is, which has the lowest running costs?

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The figures

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5T Distinction

Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.5 GLX

Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS

Engine size

4-cyl, 1.5-litre turbo petrol

4-cyl, 1.5-litre petrol

4-cyl, 1.8-litre  petrol

Power/Torque

108 kW/210 Nm

77 kW/138 Nm

103 kW/172 Nm

Gearbox

CVT

4-speed automatic

CVT

Seats

7

5

7

Airbags

5

5

5

Kerb weight

1 421kg

1 170kg

1 325kg

Boot capacity

475-1500-litres

310-1 147-litres

440-litres

Fuel capacity

51-litres

45-litres

47-litres

Claimed consumption*

6.8 L/100 km

6.0 L/100 km

6.8 L/100 km

Service plan

5-yr/60 000km

6-yr /90 000km

6-service/90 000km

Price

R437 900

R417 900

R426 700

*Claimed fuel consumption

Comparing the trio

Purchase price

The models that we have chosen for this comparison are competitors from a pricing and body-style perspective, with petrol engines and automatic gearboxes. Monthly instalments are calculated throughout 72 months with a 10% deposit and no balloon or residual. The interest rate is set at 12%.

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro 1.5T Distinction

With the instalment parameters in place, the Chery will work out at R7 705 per month over 72 month

Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.5 GLX

With the instalment parameters in place, the Suzuki will work out at R7 353 per month over 72 months.

Toyota Corolla Cross 1.8 XS

With the instalment parameters in place, the Toyota will work out at R7 508 per month over 72 months.

Fuel consumption

Our contenders all feature petrol engines and automatic gearboxes, however, the Chery is the only turbocharged model, whereas both the Suzuki and Toyota are naturally aspirated. From our experience, Chery products tend to be heavier on fuel in real-world driving situations versus the claimed figures, while Suzuki and Toyota’s figures on their naturally aspirated products tend to be reasonably accurate. Looking at the kerb weights, engines and claimed figures, we feel that the Grand Vitara will be the lightest on fuel among the three.

Service plans

Our trio have varying service plans, with the Chery having the least competitive plan at 5-year/60 000km,  while the Suzuki gets a 6-year/90 000 plan and the Toyota a 6-service/90 000km plan, granting both shared victory in this category.

Verdict

Having looked at the data, in the first five years of ownership, we are confident that the Suzuki Grand Vitara will have the lowest running costs among the three products assembled here.

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