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2026 · Chery · Petrol

Tiggo-7

1.6T-Prestige

Cost to own / mo

R11,653

R9/km

Market price

R499,900

Annual total

R139,836

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,400
InsuranceR875
MaintenanceR1,256
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR4,571
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR7,082
Cost to own / moR11,653

Specifications

Body type
cross-over
Transmission
automated dual-clutch
Engine
1.6L
Power
145 kW
Torque
290 Nm
Driven wheels
front
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
7.21 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
168 g/km
Maintenance score62/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Detailed specifications

Performance

Engine capacity
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder layout
inline
Gears
7-speed
Top speed
0 km/h

Dimensions & weight

Length
4,553 mm
Height
1,686 mm
Wheelbase
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
154 mm
Kerb weight
1,437 kg
Doors
5

Capacity & range

Boot space
565 L
Fuel tank
51 L
Range
708 km

Tyres

Front tyres
225/55 R19
Rear tyres
225/55 R19

Safety

Airbags
8

Ownership

Warranty
150,000 km / 5 yr
Service plan
60,000 km / 5 yr
Service interval
15,000 km
How this estimate works

Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:

  • Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
  • Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
  • Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
  • Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
  • Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.

These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →

Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.

Drive Score

41/ 100

How this cross-over ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value22
Efficiency30
Reliability17
Practicality96

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