Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Citroen C3 Aircross
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro wins on money kept: 64% retained after three years vs 59%, worth about R 13 366 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 4 Pro | C3 Aircross | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 269 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 4 717/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 171 504 | R 158 138 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 396 | R 111 762 |
| Value after 5 years | R 133 902 | R 120 770 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Weak-franchise mainstream |
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro →
The Tiggo 4 Pro spearheaded Chery's 2021 return and has often been the best-selling Chinese car in South Africa, regularly cracking the overall top ten. Buyers get a lot of equipment for budget-hatch money plus a 10-year/1-million km engine warranty for the first owner. Resale is far better than old-era Chery but still trails Toyota and VW rivals.
Known for: kit-for-money value and long warranties
Citroen C3 Aircross →
Citroen's volume model in South Africa since the brand's 2019 relaunch, now sourced from India in second generation form. The current range undercuts most rivals and offers a rare seven seat option in the segment. Aggressive price repositioning at launch points to the soft resale typical of the brand.
Known for: seven seat option at a budget price
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro or the Citroen C3 Aircross?
The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 59% for the Citroen C3 Aircross, a gap of 5 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro loses about R 98 396 over three years and the Citroen C3 Aircross loses about R 111 762. 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 Chery Tiggo 4 Pro runs about R 4 717 per month and the Citroen C3 Aircross about R 4 717, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.