BYD Sealion 6 vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 5 564 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Sealion 6 | Tiggo 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 639 900 | R 529 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 184/m | R 9 262/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 338 960 | R 333 396 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 300 940 | R 196 504 |
| Value after 5 years | R 243 536 | R 258 929 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
BYD Sealion 6 →
This medium plug-in hybrid SUV was one of three models BYD launched in April 2025 alongside the Shark 6 and Sealion 7. It offers around 80km of electric-only running and well over 1,000km combined. It has become one of the more common BYDs on SA roads.
Known for: big combined range plug-in family suv
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro →
A seven-seat flagship of the volume Chery range, sold in Pro, Pro Max and CSH plug-in hybrid forms since 2022. Families cross-shop it against much pricier metal because of its space and equipment per rand. Depreciation is heavier than mainstream rivals but the transferable warranty helps the ownership case.
Known for: seven seats and spec for less
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BYD Sealion 6 or the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 53% for the BYD Sealion 6, a gap of 10 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BYD Sealion 6 loses about R 300 940 over three years and the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro loses about R 196 504. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the BYD Sealion 6 runs about R 11 184 per month and the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro about R 9 262, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.