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\t\tThe new Chery Tiggo 4 undercuts European rivals by at least \u00a35,000\t<\/p>\n\t\t\tTuesday 12 May 2026 11:15 am
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\t\tThe new Chery Tiggo 4 undercuts European rivals by at least \u00a35,000\t<\/p>\n
Have you lost your Chery? Buy a new Tiggo 4 and that\u2019s a distinct possibility; this new hybrid crossover blends anonymously into the background. It\u2019s also near-identical to Chery\u2019s existing Tiggo 7, Tiggo 8 and Tiggo 9 SUVs, albeit on a smaller scale.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, not everyone wants to stand out or make a statement \u2013 particularly one as polarising as the new Nissan Juke<\/a> \u2013 and the Tiggo 4 is as mild and easily palatable as chicken chow mein. It\u2019s exactly the kind of Chinese car, in other words, that is winning over British buyers at a remarkable rate.<\/p>\n Indeed, as I write this, the Jaecoo 7<\/a> \u2013 another SUV from the Chery stable \u2013 is topping the UK sales chart, having shifted more than 10,000 examples in March 2026 alone. Chery itself is making rapid progress, too. From a standing start seven months ago, its cars accounted for 1.2 percent of the market in March.\u00a0<\/p>\n Chery majors on value\u00a0 Broadly speaking, the secret of Jaecoo and Chery\u2019s success is simple: value for money. The Tiggo is priced from just \u00a319,995, or \u00a3229 a month on a two-year finance plan at 6.9 percent APR<\/a>.<\/p>\n That list price undercuts the cheapest Ford Puma \u2013 Britain\u2019s previous automotive chart-topper \u2013 by more than \u00a37,000. Even \u2018budget brand\u2019 Dacia\u2019s entry-level Duster hybrid will set you back \u00a325,095. On value, at least, the Europeans just can\u2019t compete.<\/p>\n What do you get for your money, then? Well, the Tiggo 4 is a \u2018full\u2019 or \u2018self-charging\u2019 hybrid<\/a>, which means it can\u2019t be plugged in. Instead, its 1.83kWh battery and electric motor harvest energy that would otherwise be lost when braking to make the 1.5-litre petrol engine more efficient.\u00a0<\/p>\n The official numbers are 53.2mpg and 120g\/km, so you can expect very affordable running costs. On my test route, driving on a variety of urban and rural roads, I managed an indicated 64.2mpg. Who says motoring journalists are lead-footed?<\/p>\n Outputs of 204hp and 229lb ft of torque are competitive as well. The Tiggo 4 can dispatch 0-62mph in 8.9 seconds and reach a maximum of 93mph. It\u2019s no ball of fire, but there\u2019s enough get-up-and-go to keep pace with modern traffic.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Do you Aspire to reach the Summit? Chery offers a choice of two trim levels: Aspire (\u00a319,995) and Summit (\u00a321,995). Standard equipment on the entry-level car includes 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone climate control, a reversing camera and a four-speaker audio system.<\/p>\n Find the extra \u00a32,000 for Summit specification and you gain 360-degree parking cameras, synthetic \u2018eco\u2019 leather upholstery, a power-adjustable driver\u2019s seat, wireless phone charging, a heated steering wheel and two additional stereo speakers.\u00a0<\/p>\n A further key element to Chery\u2019s value proposition<\/a> is a seven year, 100,000-mile warranty, matching the very best in the business. If you\u2019re unsure about buying from a brand without much track-record in the UK (albeit one that was established in 1997 and already sells vehicles in 90 countries worldwide), this will provide some reassurance.\u00a0<\/p>\n Inside the Chery Tiggo 4 From its bluff front end to its upright tailgate, the Tiggo 4 is a traditional SUV shape, and that pays dividends when it comes to interior space. Headroom is plentiful and two adults (or three children) can sit comfortably in the back.<\/p>\n A 430-litre boot is also usefully large for a compact car, expanding to 1,155 litres with the rear seats folded flat. For comparison, the practical Ford Puma holds 456 litres if you include the 80-litre \u2018Megabox\u2019 beneath its boot floor, while a Volkswagen Golf<\/a> hatchback \u2013 notionally a car from the class above \u2013 can accommodate 381 litres.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tRead more<\/p>\n \t\t\tPorsche Cayenne Electric review: luxury SUV is the most powerful Porsche ever<\/a><\/p>\n There are also two roomy cupholders and pockets for stowage around the cabin. Unusually in 2026, you can\u2019t specify a powered tailgate, but does that matter? I\u2019d suggest not.<\/p>\n Not solely using screens One gripe we\u2019ve had with many Chinese cars (although Tesla very much started the trend) is their over-reliance on touchscreens. You know the setup by now: a featureless dashboard topped by a giant central screen and almost no physical controls. It probably looks slick in the showroom, but when you\u2019re diving into multiple sub-menus to perform even quite basic functions, the user experience can be infuriating.<\/p>\n Thankfully, Chery has partially bucked this trend with a row of toggle switches above the centre console, plus a panel of haptic controls for the heating and ventilation. There are still screens, of course \u2013 dual 12.3-inch displays for driving data and infotainment \u2013 but you needn\u2019t resort to them to adjust the door mirrors or switch on the fog lights (hello, Volvo EX30<\/a>).<\/p>\n Chery\u2019s media system is OK, with a handy \u2018swipe down\u2019 menu of shortcuts, although all cars come with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality \u2013 so doubtless you\u2019ll end up connecting your phone and using those, more familiar operating systems instead.\u00a0<\/p>\n Functional and forgettable If the Tiggo 4 is inoffensive to look at, the same goes for how it drives. Its steering is light and utterly devoid of feedback, while a continuously variable automatic transmission<\/a> means you simply tug the lever into \u2018Drive\u2019 and get underway. I\u2019ve had more meaningful interactions with my tumble dryer.<\/p>\n At low speeds and around town, the car is often electric-only, improving refinement and eking out more miles per gallon. On faster roads when the four-cylinder engine gets involved, it can get notably noisier, assailing your ears with the CVT drone many hybrid drivers know well.<\/p>\n The Tiggo 4 defaults to Eco mode on start-up. Switching to Sport sharpens the throttle response and steering, but makes no difference to the damping, which does its best to discourage \u2018enthusiastic\u2019 progress.<\/p>\n Still, be honest, you didn\u2019t expect dynamic nuances or driving fun. That being the case, my only significant minus mark is for the choppy ride. I drove alone and without any luggage, so a Tiggo 4 laden with kids and family detritus might feel more settled. But this certainly isn\u2019t the most comfortable crossover for Britain\u2019s increasingly dreadful roads.<\/p>\n Verdict: Chery Tiggo 4 Would I buy a Tiggo 4? No, but this newcomer isn\u2019t aimed at car nerds and people who enjoy driving<\/a>. Most folk just want affordable, reliable transport, and the smallest Chery makes a strong case.\u00a0<\/p>\n Think about it this way: perhaps instead of a new Ford Puma, you could have a Tiggo 4 and a couple of fantastic family holidays? Or pay a chunk off your mortgage? Viewed through such a lens, the Chery\u2019s shortcomings are easier to forgive. Money talks, as the success of the flawed Jaecoo 7 clearly proves.<\/p>\n The Tiggo 4 is a better car than the Jaecoo, and it will doubtless be popular. Enough to unseat the Ford from its second place in the UK sales chart? Don\u2019t bet against it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2022 Tim Pitt writes for Motoring Research<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tRead more<\/p>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image_5f49b4.png\")
The Chery Tiggo 4 is a \u2018full\u2019 or \u2018self-charging\u2019 hybrid<\/p>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image_de4331.png\")
A key element to Chery\u2019s value proposition is a seven year, 100,000-mile warranty<\/p>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image_050af7.png\")
Inside the Chery Tiggo 4<\/p>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image_96a483.png\")
The Chery has a row of toggle switches above the centre console<\/p>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image_0d722e.png\")
The steering is light and utterly devoid of feedback<\/p>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image_c1c7b6.png\")
Would you bet on Chery over Ford?<\/p>\n