A new player is making waves in the economy SUV segment.
Since returning to Australia in 2023, Chery has unleashed a raft of affordable models onto the market, designed to test our allegiance against heritage brands and established Chinese rivals.
First there was the Omoda 5, then the family-friendly Tiggo 7 Pro and Tiggo 8 Pro Max. Now we have the Tiggo 4 Pro, which will be in showrooms in October.
Chery Tiggo 4Pro Flagship Edition 
Mazda CX-3 Sports Edition
It’s Chery’s smallest and cheapest model in Australia, with prices starting at just $23,990.
That’s cheaper than rivals like the MG ZS, Kia Stonic, Mitsubishi ASX and Great Wall Haval Jolion.
It also significantly undercuts the price of the Mazda CX-3, the segment’s workhorse. With a $3,000 price difference between the flagship Tiggo 4 Pro Ultimate and the base CX-3 Sport, does the Japanese automaker have anything to worry about?
price
The new Chery Tiggo 4 Pro has landed in the Australian market at an ultra-low price, making it one of the cheapest SUVs in the country.
In top-of-the-range Ultimate spec, the Chery is still $3,000 cheaper than the base CX-3, which currently costs $29,990 as part of a limited-time offer.
| Model variants | price |
|---|---|
| 2024 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Ultimate | $26,990 |
| 2024 Mazda CX-3 Sport | $29,990 drive away |
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Drivetrain and efficiency
From a powertrain perspective, the Chery and Mazda are very different, with little in common other than the number of cylinders.
Chery 1.5L turbo 
Mazda 2.0L
While both cars have similar peak power, the Tiggo 4 Pro is turbocharged and has an extra 15Nm of peak torque.
Additionally, the CX-3 comes with a standard torque converter automatic transmission, while the Chery has a continuously variable transmission. But which powertrain is better?
Well, the CX-3 engine is significantly more efficient and pollutes less than the Chery engine. These two factors give the Mazda the upper hand here.
| Chery Tiggo 4 Pro | Mazda CX-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| engine | 1.5L turbocharged 4-cylinder | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder |
| strength | 108 kW | 110 kW |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 195 Nm |
| spread | Continuously variable transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Drive wheel | Front-wheel drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel Economy (claimed) | 7.3L/100km | 6.3L/100km |
| Fuel Capacity | 51 liters | 48L |
| Fuel Type | 91 RON | 91 RON |
| Carbon dioxide (comprehensive) | 166 g/km | 146 g/km |
| Emission standards | EUR 6b | Euro 5 |
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aspect
Chery’s new “small” SUV is larger than the CX-3 in every dimension.
This extends to interior space – the Tiggo 4 Pro has 116L of extra boot space, although the Mazda gets more cargo space with the rear seats folded.
| aspect | Chery Tiggo 4 Pro | Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| length | 4351 mm | 4275 mm |
| width | 1831 mm | 1765 mm |
| high | 1662 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 180 mm | 155 mm |
| Boot capacity | 380L/838L | 264L/1174L |
| Weight (tare) | 1388 kg | 1210 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) | 1799 kg | 1740 kg |
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Service and Warranty
As Chery has not yet announced a maintenance schedule for the Tiggo 4 Pro, it is difficult to make a judgement on running costs.
However, we do know that Chery offers a longer warranty and provides extended roadside assistance.
Both manufacturers cap service prices for the first seven years.
| Running costs | Chery Tiggo 4 Pro | Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 7 years, unlimited mileage | 5 years, unlimited mileage |
| Roadside Assistance | Up to 7 years (service activated) | Up to 5 years (service activated) |
| Service interval | To be determined | 12 months or 15,000 km |
| Price Limit Service | 7 years | 7 years |
| Average annual service price in the previous 5 years | To be determined | $440 |
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Safety
Neither car currently has an ANCAP safety rating – the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro has not yet received a safety rating from ANCAP or its European counterpart Euro NCAP, while the Mazda CX-3 also does not have an ANCAP rating as the five-star rating it received in 2015 has now expired.
That being said, the Chery has more advantages in terms of standard active safety and driver-assistance tech.
Compared to the Mazda, the Tiggo 4 Pro comes with features like lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, a surround-view camera, and driver attention monitoring.
The CX-3 has most of the above features, except you’ll need to spend more to get the higher-spec model.
Here’s a breakdown of each vehicle’s standard safety equipment:
| Security Features | Chery Tiggo 4Pro Flagship Edition | Mazda CX-3 Sports Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 7 airbags | 6 airbags |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Keeping Assist | Yes | No |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | No |
| Traffic sign recognition | Yes | No |
| Reversing camera | Yes | Yes |
| Surround view camera | Yes | No |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Rear only | Rear only |
| Parking assistance | No | No |
| Tire pressure monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Driver monitoring | Yes | No |
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Standard Features
Starting with exterior features, the Tiggo 4 Pro ranks among the best in almost all categories.
| External | Chery Tiggo 4Pro Flagship Edition | Mazda CX-3 Sports Edition |
|---|---|---|
| wheel | 17-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels |
| Spare tire | Save space | Save space |
| Headlight | Automatic light emitting diode | halogen |
| Rear fog lamp | Yes | No |
| Wipers | Rain sensor | Manual |
| Side view mirror | Heating, electric folding | Electric folding |
| Skylight | Electric sunroof | No |
| Tailgate | Manual | Manual |
Driving at night or on wet roads can be tricky at the best of times, and the Chery is better equipped to handle such situations with automatic LED headlights, rear fog lights, and rain-sensing wipers.
From a comfort perspective, the base CX-3 also lacks the standard sunroof found on the flagship Tiggo 4 Pro.
| Internal | Chery Tiggo 4 Pro | Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Interior decoration | Artificial leather | cloth |
| Front seats | Heating, power adjustable | Manual adjustment |
| Rear seats | Fixed | Fixed |
| steering wheel | Artificial leather | Artificial leather |
| Gear selector | Artificial leather | Artificial leather |
| Paddle shifters | No | No |
| rearview mirror | Automatic dimming | standard |
| Climate Control | Dual Zone | Standard air conditioning |
Inside the cabins of these two SUV rivals, Chery once again outdoes Mazda on the spec sheet.
While some buyers might prefer cloth upholstery over leatherette, it’s hard to deny that heated, power-adjustable seats and dual-zone climate control aren’t worthwhile upgrades over the basic manual seats and air conditioning in the CX-3.
| technology | Chery Tiggo 4 Pro | Mazda CX-3 |
|---|---|---|
| Instrument Cluster | 10.25-inch digital instrument panel | Dual LCD screens, analog speedometer |
| Heads-up display | No | No |
| Infotainment | 10.25-inch touchscreen | 8.0-inch screen |
| Satellite navigation | No | No |
| Smartphone mirroring | Wireless | Wireless |
| Mobile phone charging | wired | wired |
| USB | 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C | 2 x USB-A |
| Sound System | 6 Speakers | 6 Speakers |
| key | Proximity key with remote start | Keyless start |
Chery brings the freshest technology to a segment that often misses out on the latest and greatest.
Compared to the older CX-3, which had an analog speedometer and USB-A socket, the Tiggo 4 Pro has dual 10.25-inch screens and a pair of USB-C sockets.
Would you go with the tried-and-true CX-3, or take a chance with the well-equipped Tiggo 4 Pro?
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