Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid vs MG IM5
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
MG IM5 scores higher, 75 vs 74
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 31 Aug 2026, price 29 Oct 2026
Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid
14 of 27 standard · no option data · 13 no dataFrom
$28,450
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol I4 + HEV
- Power
- 150kW
- Economy
- 5.4 L/100km
- Safety
- Not rated by ANCAP
- Boot (seats up)
- 470L
Chery Australia offer: 0.7% finance, ends 21 Dec 2026. Terms
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MG IM5
24 of 27 standard · no option data · 3 no dataFrom
$55,450
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Electric
- Engine
- Electric
- Power
- 217kW
- Energy use
- No data
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 457L
Top CarSorted Score, 75 vs 74, but the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid is $27,000 cheaper
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Manufacturer offer
Ends 21 Dec 2026
Manufacturer's terms: Offer ends | 21 December 2026
Offer from Chery Australia, checked 9 Nov 2026
T&Cs apply, as the manufacturer prints them. Eligibility, stock and build limits vary, so confirm the offer with the dealer.
WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate.
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MG IM5: we're still completing kerb weight, 0-100km/h, turning circle and energy consumption.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
$28,450est. RRP
- no option data for this car
$55,450est. RRP
- with the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid's standard kit: $55,450 (nothing to add)
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid Urban
$28,450
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 29 Oct 2026
$31,268 drive-away in VIC, as published by Chery Australia
About $121 a week in repayments ($31,268 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
MG IM5 Premium 75 RWD
$55,450
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 14 Oct 2026
$60,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by MG Australia
About $259 a week in repayments ($60,990 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid starts $27,000 lower on RRP.
The MG IM5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
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Finance
From ≈$121/wk(≈$526/mo)
Estimate on the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid at $31,268 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
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Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the MG IM5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Safety Rundown
ANCAP's published record does not give the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid a rating. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 5 of 10 key systems on the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and 10 on the MG IM5.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid
- REC-006735 · published 28 Sep 2026Due to a software issue, the Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) system valve may not operate as intended.Year range on the notice: 2025 - 2026
MG IM5
None open on our record
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Charging times
How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.
How long to charge
75kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
up to 153kW · 0–80%
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (11kW AC, 153kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
Feature Showdown
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid features a 10.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the MG IM5 gets a 26.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the MG IM5. The MG IM5 counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, V2L and ambient lighting. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.
Interior trim differs: the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid gets cloth upholstery while the MG IM5 offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid uses a Petrol I4 + HEV producing 150kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 10.5 seconds.
The MG IM5 responds with a Electric making 217kW and 450Nm, paired to a auto driving the rear wheels.
The MG IM5 has the clear power advantage at 217kW vs 150kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid measures 4,330mm long on a 2,604mm wheelbase, 601mm shorter than the MG IM5 at 4,931mm (2,950mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the MG IM5 generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 470L in the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and 457L in the MG IM5, giving the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid a 13L advantage.
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid turns in a 10.6 m circle, kerb to kerb; the MG IM5's turning circle is not on our record.
Cost to own
We do not hold a like-for-like fuel or energy figure for both cars, so we do not cost them against each other.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid) and 7 years / Unlimited (MG IM5). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid), no data (MG IM5).
Where each one leads
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid: the lower starting price ($28,450 against $55,450) and the bigger boot with the seats up (470L against 457L).
The MG IM5: more power (217kW against 150kW).
The Verdict
MG IM5 scores higher, 75 vs 74
The MG IM5 scores 75 to the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid's 74 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 3 of the 5 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: safety (MG IM5 ahead by 25 points), performance (MG IM5 ahead by 17 points).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$121/wk(≈$526/mo)
Estimate on the Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid at $31,268 drive-away; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Electric, with an RRP under the $91,661 fuel-efficient LCT threshold (2026-27): under the ATO's electric cars exemption a novated lease of an eligible electric car attracts no FBT if luxury car tax was never payable on it. The benefit is still reportable.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the MG IM5Driva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid and MG IM5?
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid is the cheapest at $28,450 before on-road costs. That undercuts the MG IM5 by $27,000.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
MG IM5 holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2025). ANCAP's published record does not give a rating to Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid has the largest boot at 470L with the seats up.
Which can tow the most?
The MG IM5 has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,500kg.
Which has the best warranty?
The Chery Tiggo 4 Hybrid has the longest warranty that does not depend on dealer servicing at 7 years / unlimited km.
Which is the most powerful?
The MG IM5 makes the most power at 217kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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