Changan CS75 Pro 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 56%, worth about R 90 503 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| CS75 Pro | Tiggo 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 429 900 | R 529 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 514/m | R 9 262/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 56% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 242 893 | R 333 396 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 187 007 | R 196 504 |
| Value after 5 years | R 180 264 | R 258 929 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
Changan CS75 Pro →
The CS75 Pro anchored Changan's October 2025 launch range as a midsize SUV offered in five and seven-seat forms. Pricing runs from R429,900 to R474,900 with a 1.5T engine. It competes squarely with the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro and Jetour X70 Plus on space per rand.
Known for: seven seats under r480k
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 Changan CS75 Pro or the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Changan CS75 Pro, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Changan CS75 Pro loses about R 187 007 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 Changan CS75 Pro runs about R 7 514 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.