Chery Tiggo value and depreciation
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Depreciation curve
We class the Chery Tiggo as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 53% after three years and 38% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 73% |
| 3 years | 53% |
| 5 years | 38% |
| 7 years | 28% |
| 10 years | 17% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
The original Tiggo anchored Chery's first South African stint from 2008, heavily undercutting the RAV4 crowd on price. Values collapsed when the importer wound down around 2018 and parts support went with it. It shares nothing mechanically with the current Tiggo Pro range.
Tiggo against its rivals
Chery Tiggo: common questions
Does the Chery Tiggo hold its value?
We class the Chery Tiggo as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 53% after three years and 38% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.