Chery South Africa is proud to officially announce its expansion into the country’s light-commercial vehicle (LCV) segment with the launch of the value-packed and feature-rich Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van.
Based on the immensely popular 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.
With the rear passenger bench removed and a sturdy security capsule neatly installed, the Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van offers a large loadbay 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.
Offering a payload of 360 kg, a ground clearance of 180 mm and an unbraked towing capacity of 750 kg, the Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van is powered by Chery’s tried-and-tested 1.5-litre petrol engine, which delivers peak outputs of 83 kW and 138 Nm, and is furthermore covered by the brand’s industry-leading 10-year/1-million km warranty. Buyers have the choice of either a six-speed manual gearbox or a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
“The new Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van builds on the many strengths of our strong-selling compact SUV and arrives as an affordable alternative to a full-size traditional bakkie. We see this model appealing to owners of small businesses as well as courier companies and even security firms, along with multiple other industries,” said Siphiwe Nkutha, National Fleet Sales Manager at Chery South Africa.
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, 16-inch alloy wheels, 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 made no compromises 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.
The launch of the new Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van and the brand’s entry to the LCV segment will further bolster Chery’s already impressive sales performance in South Africa. In August 2024, for example, Chery achieved 5th place in the passenger-car segment. Year to date (at the end of August), the brand ranks in a strong 8th position in the overall manufacturer standings, having grown its share of the passenger-vehicle market to almost 6 percent.
Pricing:
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5L Panel Van MT – R339 900
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.
Panel van enquiries may be directed to: fleet@chery.co.za
