Chery Tiggo 7 Super 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 71
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 14 Oct 2026
Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid
16 of 27 standard · no option data · 5 not offered · 6 no dataFrom
$31,800
est. RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Plug-in Hybrid
- Engine
- Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV
- Power
- 180kW
- Economy
- 1.4 L/100km with a full battery
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2025
- Boot (seats up)
- 475L
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 71, but the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is $23,650 cheaper
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Manufacturer offer
Finance
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.
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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.
$31,800est. RRP
- cannot be matched: 360-Degree Camera, Wireless Phone Charging, Premium Audio and 2 more not offered
$55,450est. RRP
- with the Chery Tiggo 7 Super 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.
A plug-in hybrid is compared on its fuel use as a hybrid (battery depleted), the figure that is like for like with the other car; its certified combined figure, which assumes every trip starts with a full battery, is printed under it. Electric range is how far it goes before the petrol engine is needed.
Price and cost per week
Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid Urban
$31,800
Estimated RRP (the brand lists drive-away prices only), before on-road costs. Checked 23 Sept 2026
$34,990 drive-away in VIC, as published by Chery Australia
About $139 a week in repayments ($34,990 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 7 Super Hybrid starts $23,650 lower on RRP.
The MG IM5 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which applies to novated leases. The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid does not: plug-in hybrids lost the fbt exemption on 1 april 2025.
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
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$139/wk(≈$601/mo)
Estimate on the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid at $34,990 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
Both the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and MG IM5 hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating, tested 2025. Adult occupant protection scored 82% for the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 89% for the MG IM5.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 10 of 10 key ADAS systems on the MG IM5, against 6 on the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid.
Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 7 in the MG IM5. The MG IM5 adds a 360-degree camera that the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid misses.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 6 of 10 key systems on the Chery Tiggo 7 Super 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 7 Super Hybrid
None open on our record
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
18.3kWh usablePublic DC
50kW charger · car accepts 40kW · 0–80%
Ultra-rapid DC
Same as public DC: this car caps at 40kW
Estimates from usable battery size and the car's max charge rates (6.6kW AC, 40kW DC). Real times vary with temperature, starting charge, charger output and the charging curve.
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 7 Super Hybrid features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the MG IM5 gets a 26.3-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.
The MG IM5 counters with 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 7 Super Hybrid gets synthetic leather upholstery while the MG IM5 offers synthetic leather.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
Drivetrain
The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid uses a Petrol I4 Turbo + PHEV producing 180kW and 310Nm of torque, sent through a 1-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (dht) to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 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 180kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid measures 4,535mm long on a 2,653mm wheelbase, 396mm 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 475L in the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and 457L in the MG IM5, giving the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid a 18L advantage.
The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid turns in a 11.2 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 7 Super Hybrid) and 7 years / Unlimited (MG IM5). Capped-price servicing: 7 years (Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid), no data (MG IM5).
Where each one leads
The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid: the lower starting price ($31,800 against $55,450) and the bigger boot with the seats up (475L against 457L).
The MG IM5: more power (217kW against 180kW).
The Verdict
MG IM5 scores higher, 75 vs 71
The MG IM5 scores 75 to the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid's 71 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 4 of the 6 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: technology (MG IM5 ahead by 27 points), performance (MG IM5 ahead by 11 points), safety (MG IM5 ahead by 4 points).
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$139/wk(≈$601/mo)
Estimate on the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid at $34,990 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 7 Super Hybrid and MG IM5?
The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid is the cheapest at $31,800 before on-road costs. That undercuts the MG IM5 by $23,650.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched on crash rating: Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid and MG IM5 all hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating (tested 2025). Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which has the most boot space?
The Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid has the largest boot at 475L 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 7 Super 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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