Tiggo 7 Pro I vs JS4 I: which is better?
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro I (2020–2024) vs JAC JS4 I (2020–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
JAC JS4 ISpecifications
| Chery Tiggo 7 Pro I | JAC JS4 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2020–2024 | 2020–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.5 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 147 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque, up to | 210 Nm | — |
| Gearbox | CVT | CVT |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h, from | 9,8 s | — |
| Consumption, from | 8,2 L/100 km | — |
| Length | 4 500 mm | 4 410 mm |
| Width | 1 842 mm | 1 800 mm |
| Height | 1 705 mm | 1 660 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 670 mm | 2 620 mm |
| Ground clearance | 190 mm | — |
| Fuel tank | 51 L | — |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 8 650 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro I
Pros
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Chery 1.5 (SQRE4T15C) engine: some complaints of oil consumption and fuel dilution of oil on short winter trips
- Chery CVT25 CVT: complaints of jerks when pulling away and whine
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Chery 1.5 (SQRE4T15C)): data still limited; some complaints about oil consumption and fuel dilution of oil on short winter trips.
Gearbox (Chery CVT25 CVT): limited statistics; complaints about jerks when pulling away and droning.
JAC JS4 I
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- CVT: service history matters
- Front-wheel drive only
Which one to choose
- Tiggo 7 Pro I — if you care more about: wheelbase.
- JS4 I — if you care more about: power.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Tiggo 7 Pro I or JS4 I?
Tiggo 7 Pro I: up to 147 hp, JS4 I: up to 150 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Tiggo 7 Pro I — about 8 650 ₸, JS4 I — about 8 650 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.