Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: Your Entry-Level, Compact, Affordable, Efficient SUV in KSA

Saudi Arabia: Many Saudi families are now considering compact SUVs as their first family car. This is driving demand for affordable SUVs at the entry level, as most brands are offering some compelling choices to buyers. Apart from the established brands, Chinese SUVs have taken a lead with their stylish, feature-packed SUVs that also promise great driving dynamics, all at much lower prices. Chery has one option in this category, the Tiggo 4 Pro, clearly positioned as an entry-level compact SUV promising basic comfort and low running costs, making it a value buy. If comfort is your priority then you should consider other Chinese SUVs with higher comfort and better inter. But they also charge a better price for it. 

For first-time buyers or small families, that straightforward approach is exactly the appeal. What makes the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro stand out is its pricing combined with a stronger warranty and all modern essentials. It has pure SUV styling, reasonably premium interior quality, and a spacious cabin, along with efficiency suited to daily city use. However, buyers should approach it with realistic expectations. Being a Chinese brand, the long-term resale, service network strength, and overall refinement will not match that of Japanese or Korean brands. Hence, it is the best option for buyers who plan to keep the car and need an affordable alternative. 

What the Tiggo 4 Really Costs

In Saudi Arabia, there are markets. Chery offers this compact SUV in three variants: starting with SAR 65,320 for the base Comfort, the middle Luxury variant costs SAR 74,750, and the Flagship with the 1.5L turbo costs SAR 78,545. The Comfort undercuts the Suzuki Fronx and costs less than the Toyota Urban Cruiser; these are good starting points to consider. If you choose to finance the Tiggo 4 Pro, the monthly payments start around SAR 947 with 20% down over five years.

If you think this SUV makes sense for your needs and budget, think carefully before going ahead. Does SAR 15,000 less than a Japanese SUV matter to your budget? If yes, keep reading. If you're selling in three years to get maximum resale, look elsewhere. However, Chinese brands are making an aggressive push not just by offering superior products at affordable prices but by investing in service and ownership experience for the longer term. You're not getting Japanese resale value due to the relatively new presence of these brands.

Exterior: Functional, Not Flashy

Let's take a look at the SUV, and at first glance you can easily say that the Tiggo 4 Pro is not radical but certainly modern. The LED headlights are standard, which beats some rivals. The profile is typical compact SUV territory and quite contemporary, too. 

The positives:

• The 188 mm ground clearance handles speed bumps easily.
• Compact dimensions make Riyadh mall parking manageable
• Paint quality seems decent under the Saudi sun.
• Alloy wheels on higher trims add some appeal

The Chery brand is slowly gaining ground in the Saudi market. If exterior prestige matters deeply to you, this might bother you. If you need a practical daily driver, this exterior design looks great.

Interior: Better For This Price

This is where Chery tried to make the deal really exciting. The cabin is subtle and looks impressive. In terms of features, you get a 10.25-inch touchscreen and a 7-inch digital cluster as standard. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto work properly.

Excellent Features:

• Wireless charging works
• Dual-zone climate control
• Fabric seats age well in heat
• Smart storage placement
• Decent rear legroom

Plastics are hard in the wrong places, and sound insulation is just okay; expect road noise on highways. The quality of materials may not impress Mazda or Toyota owners, but then you are not paying the price of those brands here. So keep in mind, for what you pay, you are getting something that is competitive.

Powertrain: Two Engines, Different Purposes

Specification	1.5L CVT (Base/Luxury)	1.5L Turbo (Flagship)
Engine	1.5L 4-cylinder	1.5L 4-cylinder Turbo
Power	118 HP	154 HP
Torque	143 Nm	230 Nm
Transmission	CVT Automatic	CVT Automatic
0-100 km/h	~12 seconds	~10 seconds

The base engine is actually sufficient for most first-time buyers. It moves the car without excitement around city traffic; that should serve the purpose. On highways, overtakes require planning. The CVT is smoother than older Chinese attempts, so driving is easy for daily commutes. 

The turbo makes more sense if you can afford it; that extra power changes the character of the car. The highway merging becomes normal instead of stressful and brings some enjoyment to driving. 

Safety: Meets Standards

The GCC-spec safety is standard, which includes dual airbags, ABS, EBD, and central locking. The flagship gets ADAS with lane departure warning and forward collision alert.

Key features:

• Parking sensors and rear camera
• Speed-sensing door locks
• Engine immobilizer
• Seatbelt warnings
• Fire extinguisher and first aid kit

Some of you will miss features like blind spot monitoring in the base variant and no adaptive cruise in lower variants. The structure meets GCC standards, but Chery has not published independent crash tests for this model.

The Ownership Question

Most Saudi buyers considering this car would like to know about ownership. Chery knows that, to ensure confidence and hassle-free ownership, you get good backup. The service intervals are every 10,000 km. The warranty is strong: 7 years / 150,000 km to support your overall ownership experience to justify the overall ownership cost. But keep in mind its limited network, which is expanding beyond major cities. The resale value will not be high, given Chinese cars depreciate faster in Saudi Arabia right now. If you plan to own the car for over 7-8 years or more, depreciation matters less. If you trade every three years, this costs you money.

Competitors at This Price

So who should consider this car? Young professionals who need a reliable everyday SUV but cannot justify spending SAR 90,000 or more on a compact SUV should consider this car. Even families where this is the second car. First-time buyers who value features over brand or individuals who have a long-term commitment to their cars are the target audience. But it is not the best choice for anyone looking to resell quickly.

In terms of competition at this price point, there is the Suzuki Fronx, which starts at SAR 69,000, and the MG ZS is around SAR 70,610. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is SAR 82,915. Each has trade-offs. Suzuki has better resale, while MG has a similar origin but a more established presence. Toyota costs more but holds value better. You're choosing between different compromises. There's no perfect answer at this price.

Chery priced it right. They included tech young buyers use instead of adding leather nobody cares about. The dealer network is growing. The CVT is smoother than previous Chinese attempts.

Conclusion

So, the car has mostly positives at this price point, be it exterior design, a spacious cabin that is well-equipped, or a powerful engine with safety.  Chery has been in Saudi Arabia for a while, and their cars work well. At SAR 65,320, this is worth it. That way you don’t have to shell out a lot if this is your first SUV. The Tiggo 4 Pro isn't perfect; it's compromised, but honestly so at a price point that makes those compromises reasonable for specific buyers. If that tradeoff makes sense for your financial situation and usage patterns, it's worth a test drive. To decide whether this is your pick or you wanna checkout the Best Car Deals in Saudi Arabia Right Now (SUVs, Sedans & EVs).