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Review
2025 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid preview: price, specs and release date in Australia
RACV
August 20, 2025
The value-laden Chery Tiggo 4 has fast become one of Australia’s most popular small SUVs and now has a hybrid powertrain option starting below $30,000.
The Chery Tiggo 4 has quickly become one of Australia’s most popular small SUVs since launching in October 2024, overtaking a broad range of models from long-standing brands with its exceptional value that blends a low retail price with an exceptionally high specification.
Previously available with only a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, the range has now expanded with the 2025 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid, which adds a petrol-electric powertrain and carries a starting price of less than $30,000 driveaway. That sees it stand alongside the GWM Haval Jolion HEV as the cheapest new hybrid SUV available on the market.
Let’s see how the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid measures up in the fast-growing small SUV segment, where hybrid power has become an increasingly sought-after option as value-conscious buyers look for low running costs as well as an affordable purchase price.
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid has dual 10.25-inch digital screens fitted standard across the range.
When does the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid go on sale in Australia?
The 2025 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid is now on sale in Australia, with first examples arriving in dealerships during August 2025.
How much does the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid cost in Australia?
The 2025 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid is offered at launch in two model grades, starting at $29,990 driveaway for the entry-level Urban and rising to $34,990 driveaway for the flagship Ultimate.
The sub-$30K entry point positions the small five-seater Tiggo 4 as the equal-cheapest new hybrid SUV on the Australian market alongside the GWM Haval Jolion HEV, which matches Chery’s price in a special offer that runs until September 30, 2025.
The Urban and Ultimate trim levels are also used with the non-electrified turbo-petrol Tiggo 4 models, which are priced much lower from $23,990 and $26,990 respectively.
As well as the GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid, rivals for the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid include the MG ZS Hybrid+ (from $32,990 driveaway) and petrol-electric versions of the Honda HR-V (from $39,900), Hyundai Kona (from $41,254.10), Toyota Corolla Cross (from $42,020) and Nissan Qashqai (from $49,990).
As you can see, these Korean and Japanese brands are all significantly more expensive than the Chinese brands.
All Chery models are covered by a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre factory warranty. Service intervals are every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first, and a capped price servicing scheme runs for the first seven years/105,000km.
The first five services for the Tiggo 4 Hybrid are capped at $299 before jumping to $736.62 at 72 months/90,000km. It then drops back to $287.84 for the final service in the program. Across the period, the total servicing cost is $2519.46 – or $359.92 a year.
In comparison, the regular internal combustion engine (ICE) Tiggo 4 costs $289 per annum in the first five years, $393.79 at 72 months and $328.54 for the final service across the seven-year period. That’s about $350 cheaper than the hybrid at $2167.27 in total, averaging $309.61 a year.
A ‘hybrid’ badge sits on the tailgate of the petrol-electric Tiggo 4 but the LED tail-lights draw most attention.
Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid design and specification
The 2025 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid is based on the MY26 series introduced with the petrol-powered Tiggo 4 in April 2025 and, across both the Urban and Ultimate model grades, there are strong similarities in terms of exterior design and interior features.
There are some slight differences in dimensions, with the Tiggo 4 Hybrid a fraction bigger overall – measuring 4330mm long (+23mm), 1830mm wide (+5mm) and 1655mm high (+5mm) – but with a slightly shorter 2604mm wheelbase (-6mm).
All models have 17-inch alloy wheels, gloss-black diamond-mesh grille, silver roof rails, LED headlights with auto high beam and a ‘follow-me-home’ function, LED tail-lights, a rear foglight, high-mounted rear spoiler, remote engine start and an alarm. The Ultimate also has red brake callipers clamping onto the ventilated front/solid rear disc brakes.
The Tiggo 4 Hybrid Urban does not have a spare wheel, using a tyre repair kit instead, while the Ultimate at least has a temporary space-saver spare. In both cases, Chery quotes a 470-litre luggage capacity behind the 60/40-split folding rear seat (measured to the roof), which is 30L less than non-hybrid Tiggo 4 models.
Keyless entry/start is provided, while other cabin amenities include dual-zone climate-control air-conditioning (pumped through to vents in the rear seat as well as the front), touch-sensitive centre console controls, a multifunction steering wheel, power-operated windows, electric mirrors (with heating), rain-sensing windscreen wipers and an electronic park brake with auto hold.
The Ultimate features a sunroof, synthetic leather seat upholstery (upgrading from cloth trim on the Urban), driver’s seat power adjustment (including lumbar support), heated front seats, a ‘premium’ steering wheel, remote open/close and auto up/down functions on the windows, power-folding for the wing mirrors, an LED light in the second row and colour-selectable ambient interior lighting.
Martian Red exterior paint is standard, leaving four other optional ‘premium’ colours ($500): Mercurial Grey, Lunar White, Space Black and Lunar Silver.
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid has slightly different dimensions compared to ICE variants.
All Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid models have a 17-inch wheel and tyre combination.
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What powers the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid?
The 2025 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid is powered by a naturally-aspirated 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that combines with a permanent magnet synchronous motor and drives the front wheels through a single-speed automatic transmission.
The petrol engine produces 71kW of power and 120Nm of torque, while the e-motor develops 150kW/310Nm and draws energy from a 1.83kWh battery. Chery has not provided combined output figures but quotes a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 9.4 seconds.
Running on regular unleaded, the Tiggo 4 Hybrid’s official fuel consumption is listed at 5.4L/100km on the combined (urban/extra-urban) cycle, based on government-required (ADR 81/02) laboratory testing. The urban consumption figure is 4.1L/100km, while the extra-urban (or highway) mileage is 6.2L/100km.
With its 51-litre fuel tank, the hybrid SUV could theoretically achieve a driving range of close to 1000km.
For comparison, the 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol Tiggo 4 produces 108kW and 210Nm, driving the front wheels through a continuously variable automatic. According to the manufacturer’s specifications, the turbo-petrol Tiggo 4 is 90kg lighter than the hybrid (1404kg vs 1494kg tare) but less efficient at 7.4L/100km on the combined cycle. The urban and highway figures are 9.6L/100km and 7.3L/100km respectively.
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid Ultimate has synthetic leather seats and a premium steering wheel.
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid has rear air vents and a folding centre armrest for outboard rear passengers.
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What safety and technology features on the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid?
The 2025 Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid comes with the same prolific list of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) as found across the turbo-petrol range. These include autonomous emergency braking, lane assistance (emergency lane keeping, lane departure warning/prevention, lane change assist), adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, traffic jam assist and blind spot detection.
There’s also a driver fatigue/distraction warning system, speed control assist, traffic sign recognition, tyre pressure monitoring and high-tech aids for when reversing such as rear cross traffic alert/braking and rear collision warning.
These systems are on top of general safety features such as ABS brakes, electronic traction and stability control, front and rear parking sensors and a reversing camera. The Ultimate model features a 360-degree surround-view monitor.
Seven airbags are fitted standard – dual front, front side, front centre and curtain – while child restraints are supported by three top tether strap anchor points and two ISOFIX positions across the rear bench seat.
There is no emergency call (eCall) system – as found in the Toyota Corolla Cross, for example – which will automatically place a call to an emergency response centre if the car is involved in a serious collision.
Regular petrol variants of the Chery Tiggo 4 have a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating based on testing conducted in 2023. There is no word yet on whether the hybrid variants will qualify for the same rating.
For infotainment tech, the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid has a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch centre touchscreen. It supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity, while intelligent voice control (‘Hello Chery’) is also built in.
The front compartment has single USB-A and USB-C ports and a 12V power outlet, while a second USB-A port is provided in the back seat. The Ultimate also has a 15W wireless charging pad.
All models have digital radio and AM/FM bands. A basic audio system with four speakers (two of which are tweeters) is standard on the Urban, with the Ultimate adding another two speakers.
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