Walk through the 888 Car Hire fleet and you'll notice something: a significant portion of it is Chinese-brand SUVs. MG HS, Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, OMODA 5. Four different vehicles from three different brands — all offering 5-star ANCAP ratings, modern interiors, and competitive daily rates.
So how do you choose? This guide breaks down exactly what each vehicle is, who it suits, and which one is right for your situation.
A quick brand guide
MG is technically a British marque — the MG brand dates to 1924 and was once famous for sports cars. Today it is owned by SAIC Motor, one of China's largest automotive manufacturers. MG launched in Australia in 2019 and has since become one of the country's fastest-growing car brands. The MG HS is their mid-size SUV and consistently ranks among the best-selling SUVs in Australia.
Chery (pronounced "Cherry") is China's largest independently-owned automotive manufacturer, founded in 1997. It launched in Australia in 2022 with the Tiggo SUV range. Chery is not affiliated with any of the major Chinese state-owned manufacturers — it is a standalone company with over 11 million vehicles sold globally.
OMODA is a sub-brand of Chery. It was launched as a separate brand identity targeting a younger, more design-conscious buyer. The OMODA 5 is the brand's first Australian model — a crossover SUV with a distinctly sporty exterior and a premium interior focus. Despite being a Chery sub-brand, OMODA vehicles are positioned slightly differently in the market: more style-forward, with a focus on technology and modern design.
The vehicles compared
### MG HS — from $60/day
The MG HS is the familiar one. It's been on Australian roads since 2019, it's well-reviewed, and it's become a common sight in ride-share and hire fleets for good reason.
- ANCAP: 5 stars (2019)
- Size: Mid-size SUV — 4.57m long, generous rear legroom
- Key features: Panoramic sunroof, 10.1-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, 8-speed automatic
- Fuel: Petrol, approximately 8.0L/100km
- UberX eligible: Yes
The MG HS is the default choice for renters who want a comfortable, well-sized SUV with a known commodity feel. If you've driven an MG HS before, you know what you're getting. Passengers rate it well — it looks and feels more expensive than its price point suggests.
Best for: Ride-share, family day trips, anyone who wants a reliable, spacious SUV without surprises.
### Chery Tiggo 4 Pro — from $55/day
The Tiggo 4 Pro is the compact option in this group — shorter, lighter, and easier to manoeuvre in tight city conditions. It's positioned as the value choice.
- ANCAP: 5 stars (November 2024+ builds)
- Size: Compact SUV — 4.32m long
- Key features: 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, digital instruments, tyre pressure monitoring
- Fuel: Petrol (1.5T), approximately 7.5L/100km
- UberX eligible: Yes (current fleet builds)
The Tiggo 4 Pro is the most affordable UberX-eligible vehicle in our fleet. For ride-share drivers focused on keeping daily costs low while still meeting Uber's 5-star requirement, it's a strong choice. For personal hirers, it's ideal for city driving where parking ease matters.
Best for: Budget-conscious ride-share drivers, city driving, shorter trips, anyone who finds larger SUVs difficult to park.
### Chery Tiggo 7 Pro — from $65/day
The Tiggo 7 Pro is the larger of the two Tiggos and is closer in size to the MG HS. Where it differentiates itself is in its feature set and the recency of its ANCAP test.
- ANCAP: 5 stars (2023) — the most recent test in this group
- Size: Mid-size SUV — 4.50m long, spacious rear cabin
- Key features: 360-degree surround camera, 10.25-inch touchscreen, 7-inch digital instruments, rear USB charging
- Fuel: Petrol (2.0T), approximately 8.5L/100km
- UberX eligible: Yes
The 360-degree camera system is the Tiggo 7 Pro's standout feature for Melbourne driving. Fitting into tight parallel parks or squeezing into multi-storey car park spaces becomes significantly less stressful. Passengers also appreciate the extra space relative to the compact Tiggo 4 Pro.
Best for: Ride-share drivers doing longer shifts who value space and parking assist, family travel, drivers who want the most recently ANCAP-tested vehicle.
### OMODA 5 — from $60/day
The OMODA 5 is the most distinctive vehicle in this comparison. It's a crossover-SUV with a fastback-style roofline, a sporty exterior design, and the most premium interior in this group.
- ANCAP: 5 stars (2022)
- Size: Crossover SUV — 4.40m long
- Key features: 12.3-inch touchscreen (largest in this group), wireless Apple CarPlay, digital instrument cluster, panoramic sunroof
- Fuel: Petrol (1.5T), approximately 7.8L/100km
- UberX eligible: Yes
The 12.3-inch screen and wireless CarPlay are notable — wireless CarPlay means no cable to manage, and the screen size makes navigation genuinely easier. The OMODA 5's exterior design draws more comments from passengers than any other vehicle in this comparison. It looks different, in a way that many people find more contemporary and interesting than conventional SUV shapes.
Best for: Tech-focused renters, ride-share drivers who want a point of difference, anyone who prioritises the interior experience.
Which should you choose?
| Situation | Recommended vehicle | |---|---| | UberX on a tight budget | Chery Tiggo 4 Pro ($55/day) | | Best passenger experience for ride-share | Chery Tiggo 7 Pro or MG HS | | Most recent ANCAP test | Chery Tiggo 7 Pro (2023) | | Best tech and screen | OMODA 5 (12.3" + wireless CarPlay) | | Largest cabin for families | Chery Tiggo 7 Pro | | Easiest city parking | Chery Tiggo 4 Pro | | Most familiar / proven | MG HS |
The one thing they all have in common
All four vehicles are 5-star ANCAP rated and UberX eligible. All are available new or near-new from our fleet, fully insured, and available for delivery across Melbourne metro. None of them will let you down on safety or comfort — the differences between them are about matching the vehicle to your specific use case.
If you're still not sure which is right for you, get in touch. We know our fleet well and can recommend based on what you're actually using the car for.