Changan Uni-S vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 57%, worth about R 47 424 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Uni-S | Tiggo 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 389 900 | R 429 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 815/m | R 7 514/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 76% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 57% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 223 055 | R 270 479 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 166 845 | R 159 421 |
| Value after 5 years | R 166 587 | R 210 065 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
Changan Uni-S →
Added to the range in April 2026, the Uni-S is Changan's sportier-looking crossover, priced from R389,900 across CS, CL and CE grades. All use the 138kW 1.5T Blue Whale engine. A five-year warranty and service plan come standard.
Known for: sporty crossover looks at value pricing
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro →
Chery's family SUV slots between the Tiggo 4 and Tiggo 8, offering 1.5T and 1.6T petrols plus a CSH plug-in hybrid added in 2025. It undercuts a Tucson or Sportage on price while matching them on cabin space and spec. Used examples are plentiful and discounts on new stock keep second-hand values honest.
Known for: tucson space for corolla cross money
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Changan Uni-S or the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro?
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 57% for the Changan Uni-S, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Changan Uni-S loses about R 166 845 over three years and the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro loses about R 159 421. 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 Uni-S runs about R 6 815 per month and the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro about R 7 514, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.