Updated Chery Tiggo 4 approved for sale in Australia with showroom arrival tipped late 2026

Facelift approved and dated for late 2026

The updated Chery Tiggo 4 has been approved for Australian sale, with showroom arrivals expected in November or December 2026, according to reporting by CarS24. Chery Australia Chief Operating Officer Lucas Harris confirmed the upcoming facelift to Australian media, and the publication says the first official images and the government filing for what it describes as the 2027 model year update were revealed by Drive. ¹

CarS24 reports the change has appeared in Australian government documents approving the revised model for sale, and that Chery Australia has confirmed the updated Tiggo 4 will reach local showrooms late in the fourth quarter of 2026, covering October to December. This is a reported future arrival rather than a launch already on sale, so buyers will need to wait for Chery's own launch communications for final timing. ¹

Chasing Cars separately recorded the same confirmation, quoting Harris as telling the publication: "You'll see a facelift this year", while clarifying it is a model-year update likely limited to visual changes. Chasing Cars also reports Harris flagged an all-new small SUV to replace the Tiggo 4, sounding likely to launch in Australia by 2027. ³

What is changing on the car

The visible changes are concentrated at the front. CarS24 reports the updated Tiggo 4 receives a new front bumper and a black grille, with a new wheel design for the hybrid variant, while the rest of the exterior appears largely unchanged. The publication notes the SUV already received a revised rear-end design in Australia last year, so the latest update builds on that earlier facelift rather than introducing a wholesale redesign. ¹

Whether the cabin changes remains unclear, according to CarS24. The current model features twin 10.25-inch displays and physical shortcut controls for air-conditioning functions. ¹

The government documentation cited by CarS24 also lists mechanical detail beyond the styling. It records a small change to the engine speed at which the hybrid's 1.5-litre petrol engine produces peak power, moving to 6000rpm from 6200rpm in the current model, along with suspension revisions described through updated measurements for the positions of the wheels relative to the wheel arches. The exact component changes remain unclear, and Chery is expected to provide more technical detail closer to the Australian launch. ¹

Some of that mechanical work may reflect broader recalibration for local conditions. Chasing Cars reports that executives have acknowledged the Tiggo 4 faced a transition from Chinese road conditions to Australia's rougher, faster environment, with Chery Chief Engineer for International Programs Peter Matkin telling the publication that future product is being re-tuned, including modifications to anti-roll bars, springs, dampers and bush ratings, re-tuned steering and changed brake-pad material. Chasing Cars notes any European suspension tweaks or steering and braking changes for the facelift itself are unconfirmed and may instead be reserved for a next-generation car. ³

Powertrains carried over

CarS24 reports the government documents indicate the updated Tiggo 4 will again offer two powertrain choices, with revised engine versions expected although details remain limited. The petrol version pairs a 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder producing 108kW with a CVT, and is expected to retain that output and transmission. The hybrid combines a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine rated at 71kW with an electric motor producing 150kW, which is expected to carry over. ¹

Pricing and where the Tiggo 4 sits

Chery has not announced pricing for the refreshed range, according to CarS24, which reports the brand is expected to maintain the model's low entry price to remain competitive in Australia's small SUV segment. The current Tiggo 4 range starts at $23,990 drive-away, with the petrol Ultimate grade starting at $26,990 drive-away; the Ultimate accounts for around 90 per cent of customer purchases, according to Harris, as cited by CarS24. ¹

The model has been a strong seller. Chery Australia says it closed 2025 with a record 34,889 units sold, a 176 per cent year-on-year increase, with the Tiggo 4 finishing the year as one of the nation's best-selling small SUVs, according to a Chery Australia statement published via PR Newswire. CarExpert separately reports the Tiggo 4 is the best-selling model in the small SUV under $45,000 sales segment, leading the Hyundai Kona and GWM Haval Jolion. ²⁴

The current model's appeal, as outlined by CarS24, rests on its affordable entry price and equipment list, which includes twin 10.25-inch screens, a five-star ANCAP safety rating, a full suite of driver-assistance systems and a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. Chery Australia's Chery Family Care program adds seven-year roadside assistance and seven-year capped-price servicing, per the company's April 2026 statement. ¹²

A recent recall for the current hybrid

Ahead of the update, Chery Australia recalled the Tiggo 4 Hybrid in September 2026 over a software issue affecting its evaporative emission control system. According to the recall notice quoted by CarExpert, the EVAP system valve may not operate as intended, meaning affected vehicles may not comply with Australian Design Rule 79/04 for light-vehicle emissions control. CarExpert reports the recall applies only to the Hybrid, covers 1936 vehicles produced between 2025 and 2026, involves no safety hazard, and will be rectified free of charge at dealerships. ⁴

Petrol versions of the Tiggo 4 were recalled separately in February 2025 for a different software issue affecting the audible alarm for the autonomous emergency braking system, CarExpert reports. The publication also notes the entry-level petrol Tiggo 4 is among the cheapest SUVs on sale in Australia, with the Mahindra XUV 3XO available from the same price. ⁴