Australian sees the cheapest Chinese SUV in his country for the first time and is quite literally floored
- Australian car content creator invested in cheapest Chinese SUV
- The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro cost around $1.9K USD
- At first glance, he’s literally floored but there are drawbacks
Published on Jan 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM (UTC+4)
by Amelia Jean Hershman-Jones
Last updated on Jan 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
An Australian car content creator invested in the cheapest Chinese SUV: the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro.
He put his ‘money where his mouth is’ and spent around $3,000 AUD ($1,900 USD).
At first glance, he’s literally floored by the low-spend SUV.
But will it prove to be a worthwhile investment?
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Chery Tiggo 4 Pro: the cheapest Chinese SUV
“This is the least researched purchase I’ve ever made,” confesses Australian-based YouTuber, Matt Brand, of CarSauce.
So it makes sense that as he goes to pick up the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro after a short delivery wait he feels a mixture of excitement and nervousness for what awaits him.
He wanted to experience owning a Chinese-made car without special treatment or customizations – and first impressions are certainly positive.
“Oh my God, it’s beautiful. It’s absolutely gorgeous. It’s so red.”
Its compact size and practicality are perfect for urban living: “I live in an urban space, so having to drive anywhere like God forbid Chadon, it’s much easier to park this car.”
He’s also pleasantly surprised by the SUV’s spacious interior with its dual digital displays, heated seats, and ambient lighting stating ‘it feels premium as’.
Initial driving impressions are good enough, with the car being quiet, comfortable, and easy to handle, and non-intrusive safety systems.
“It doesn’t suck,” says Brand. “It just feels like a normal car.”
In short: “The car is basic, and it gets everything right.”
A few minor niggles
Considering its low price, however, there were bound to be several drawbacks – although not as many as this cheap but severely damaged Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye.
Minor critiques include noisy wheels, a lack of privacy glass and thigh support, basic rear ventilation, and certain…bizarre design choices.
“I don’t love the look of the a**,” Brand begins. “Let’s just say it’s got a dump truck with a bit of cellulite to it.”
Each to their own though, eh?
Such purchases aren’t without risk like the duo who flew to Nebraska to buy the cheapest supercar in America and then instantly regretted it.
London-based Amelia cut her journalistic teeth covering all things lifestyle, wellness and luxury in the UK capital. Fast-forward a decade and the experienced content creator and editor has put pen to paper for glossy magazines, busy newsrooms and coveted brands. When her OOO is on you can find her spending quality time with her young family, in the gym or exploring the city she loves.
