If value for money matters more than anything else – and you’re on a tight budget – the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is a deserving Best Urban Car Under $30K winner in the 2025 Drive Car of the Year awards.

Australian family budgets are under more pressure than ever, yet over the past few years the list of truly affordable, good-value cars has been getting shorter, not longer.

Value isn’t the only criterion of the Best Urban Car Under $30K category at Drive Car of the Year, but it’s a key pillar of assessment towards finding a car that delivers a fuss-free, easy-to-drive compact experience with a balance of features for the price.

The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro is proof new cars can be affordable without compromising on equipment and safety.

Few cars in recent years have reset the benchmarks for value in their segment like this Chinese brand’s smallest model, offering a list of equipment for which rivals charge well over $30,000 – in a vehicle priced from $26,990 drive-away in its top-of-the-range Ultimate form.

For that price are treated to a sunroof, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, synthetic leather-look upholstery, heated front seats, a 360-degree camera, 18-inch alloys and dual-zone climate control.

There’s a full list of standard safety equipment too, including autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and blind-spot monitoring.

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