Toyota Corolla Cross vs Chery Tiggo Cross
SA-built Toyota hybrid vs the cheaper Chery. We compare the entry derivatives: 1.8 HEV XS vs 1.5 CSH Hybrid Comfort.
| Toyota Corolla Cross | Chery Tiggo Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Price | R511 200 | R439 900 |
| Electric range | – | – |
| Battery | – | 1.83 kWh |
| Claimed L/100km | 4.3 | 5.4 |
| Power | 90 kW | 150 kW |
| Vehicle warranty | 3 yr / 100 000 km | 7 yr / 150 000 km |
| Battery warranty | 8 yr / 195 000 km | 10 yr / unlimited km |
| Running cost / month* | R1 951 | R2 450 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Launched in SA | 13 Sept 2021 | 20 Jun 2025 |
| Price source | cars.co.za | cars.co.za |
*1 500 km a month, R30.25/L petrol, R3.60/kWh, 70% electric for plug-in hybrids. Green marks the better figure.
What will it cost me a month?
This car–
7 L/100km petrol car–
You'd save–a month
Over 5 years–
Default petrol is 95 inland, 07 Oct 2026 (gov.za). Electricity defaults to R3.60/kWh; we add 10% for charging losses. Real-world use is usually higher than claimed figures.
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