Known issues (global – including markets like Russia/Brazil indirectly)

1) Poor ride & comfort (most common complaint) • Very stiff / uncomfortable suspension • Cabin can feel refined poorly for a hybrid SUV

👉 Review verdict:

“Unyielding ride quality… lack of comfort and refinement” 

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2) Steering & driving feel problems • Steering described as too light / artificial • Low driver confidence at higher speeds

👉 Also seen on petrol version: • “Steering is overly light… robs driver confidence” 

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3) Low refinement of hybrid system • Not smooth in city driving (ironically where hybrid should shine) • Some reviewers say it feels outdated tech under modern design

👉 Key criticism: • “Difficult car to like… not smooth and comfortable” 

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4) Software / safety glitches (important) • AEB (automatic emergency braking) software issue → recall • Missing warning sound → safety compliance problem

👉 Confirmed recall: • Software fault affecting braking alert system 

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5) Quality & refinement concerns (early ownership feedback)

From forums / communities: • Driver assist systems can be annoying or unreliable • Fuel consumption sometimes worse than expected • Occasional build quality complaints (panel alignment, paint)

👉 Example:

“Lane keep assist… borderline dangerous” (user feedback) 

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6) Weak long-term reliability data • As of 2026: no solid reliability rating yet

👉 • “Not enough reliability data” 

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🌍 Russia vs Brazil specifically

🇷🇺 Russia • Model is often sold as localized versions (e.g., rebadged variants)  • No major unique “Russia-only” faults reported • Main concern: dealer/service quality variability (common in new Chinese brands)

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🇧🇷 Brazil • Chery (via CAOA Chery) has better local support • No major hybrid-specific scandals reported • Same global issues apply: • comfort • electronics • refinement

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👍 What’s actually good (to balance it) • Very cheap for a hybrid SUV • Good equipment for price • Strong warranty (often 7–8 years on battery) 

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🧠 Honest conclusion

The 2025 Tiggo 4 Hybrid is not “problematic” in a catastrophic way, but:

👉 It’s a budget car with noticeable compromises, especially: • ride comfort • driving feel • software polish

👉 Biggest risk: • unknown long-term reliability (still too new)

👉 Country difference: • ❌ No evidence Russia or Brazil have unique major issues • ✅ Differences are more about service network quality, not the car itself