The Lepas L4 is the smallest SUV in Chery’s global sub-brand, arriving as a rebadged version of the second-generation Chery Tiggo 5. It shares Chery’s LEX platform and measures 4,406 mm long, 1,820 mm wide, and 1,635 mm tall on a 2,700 mm wheelbase. It launched in South Africa in February 2026, one of Lepas’s first markets outside China.
Three trims cover a single powertrain family. The entry Amur pairs a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine (107 hp, 148 Nm) with a 5-speed manual gearbox, while the Javan and Pantera both step up to a 1.5-litre turbo producing 145 hp and 235 Nm through a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic. Fuel consumption is rated at 6.9 L/100 km for the Amur and 7.0 L/100 km for the turbo pair.
Standard equipment on the Amur includes 16-inch alloy wheels, four airbags, an 8.0-inch instrument cluster, and a 9.9-inch touchscreen with a reverse camera. The Javan adds drive modes, stop-start, 17-inch wheels, cruise control, a larger 13.2-inch touchscreen, LED headlamps, and a rear wiper. The range-topping Pantera brings six airbags, a 540-degree camera, keyless entry and start, a sunroof, ventilated seats, and a full ADAS suite with adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and automatic emergency braking.
Lepas backs the L4 with a 5-year/150,000 km vehicle warranty, a 10-year/1-million km engine warranty for the first owner, and a 5-year/75,000 km service plan. Prices in South Africa run from R299,900 for the Amur to R419,900 for the Pantera.
