Chery South Africa venture into the country’s light-commercial vehicle (LCV) segment with the launch of the value-packed Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van.
What is it?
Based on the Tiggo 4 Pro compact SUV, this new light-delivery vehicle is fully homologated as an LCV, which means VAT-registered businesses have the opportunity to claim back the VAT paid on the vehicle’s initial purchase price.
Interior:
With the rear passenger bench removed and a sturdy security capsule neatly installed, the Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van offers a large load bay measuring 1 387 mm long, 1 255 mm wide and 941 mm high. Access to this expanded yet secure cargo area – which serves up a generous 1 500 litres of storage space – comes courtesy of both the tailgate aperture and the two rear doors.
The payload is 360 kg, ground clearance is 180 mm and the unbraked towing capacity is 750 kg.
Despite being positioned as an LCV workhorse, the new Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van comes standard with several high-end features, such as keyless entry, LED daytime running lights, a 10.25-inch Multimedia Touch Display (with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto), an electronic parking brake and cruise control.
Similarly, Chery has certainly not compromised on safety, with features such as dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, Emergency Brake Assist, electronic stability control, traction control, roll stability control, hill assist, downhill assist and rear parking sensors all included as standard. Furthermore, the CVT-equipped derivative adds items such as curtain airbags, tyre pressure monitoring and a rear-view camera.
Engine:
The Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van is powered by Chery’s 1.5-litre petrol engine, which delivers peak outputs of 83 kW and 138 Nm. Buyers have the choice of either a six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
Price:
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5L Panel Van MT (R339 900) and the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5L Panel Van CVT (R374 900).
The new Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van comes standard with a 3-year/30 000 km service plan, a 5-year/150 000 km vehicle warranty and Chery’s industry-leading 10-year/1-million km engine warranty, with the latter linked to the original owner.
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