Ford has offered exciting and capable cars throughout its existence, from the RS Cosworth to the popular Mondeo and Fiesta models. Although all of them are great in their own right, there is only one Ford model that ranks above the rest in South Africa: the Ford Ranger.
'Built tough', as their slogan goes, Ford is adamant that the Ranger is exactly what South African bakkie owners need. According to the NAAMSA Vehicle Sales Reports, they are right. The Ford Ranger is one of the best-selling vehicles in the country, with thousands sold locally each month.
The Cross is powered by a 1.5L naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 85 kW and 143 Nm of torque. Buyers can choose between a 5-speed manual or a CVT transmission. While it won’t win any drag races, the powertrain is well suited to daily commuting and city use, with low maintenance needs and predictable fuel economy. It’s built for reliability and comfort, not high performance — and that’s just fine for its market segment.
Despite its position in the range, the Tiggo Cross packs a decent set of features:
9" touchscreen infotainment system
Bluetooth and USB connectivity
Rear parking sensors with reverse camera
Cruise control and multi-function steering wheel
Smart cabin layout with simple, functional controls
Safety
The safety package includes all the essentials:
Dual front airbags
ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
ISOFIX child seat anchors
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Compare Chery Cross Insurance Compact, stylish, and ready for the city — the Chery Cross is built for South African drivers who want SUV vibes in an agile urban package. But while it keeps things lean at the dealership, you can still trim more fat from your monthly expenses with hippo.co.za.
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The Chery Cross comes equipped with practical safety features like dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX anchor points, and Tyre Pressure Monitoring System — all of which can help lower your premium when insurers assess your risk.
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he table below reflects the average accepted and minimum accepted premiums for the Tiggo Cross range, based on real Hippo data — so you know what others are paying, and how much you could save.
| Vehicle Make & Model | Average Accepted Premium | Minimum Accepted Premium |
|---|---|---|
| CHERY TIGGO CROSS 1.5 T ELITE DCT | R 1,205 | R 539 |
| CHERY TIGGO CROSS 1.5 T COMFORT DCT | R 1,435 | R 598 |
Ford offers different in-house warranties depending on your model, which includes the Genuine Parts Warranty, ensuring owners receive genuine Ford parts at each service at a Ford dealership or approved agent.
It never hurts to compare the prices and features of different car warranties or services plans; you could find the perfect one from any number of financial service providers and it's free to compare them on the hippo.co.za website.
Sources: Ford South Africa, Wikipedia, NAAMSA
Information provided for informational purposes. Prices quoted correct at the time of publishing this article.
