Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs GAC Emzoom
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 57%, worth about R 34 388 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 4 Pro | Emzoom | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 359 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 6 290/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 57% |
| Value after 3 years | R 171 504 | R 205 892 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 396 | R 154 008 |
| Value after 5 years | R 133 902 | R 153 769 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
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
GAC Emzoom →
GAC's volume model arrived in mid-2024 badged GS3 Emzoom, a compact crossover with a 1.5T engine. A price cut in late 2024 and the addition of the entry Nova grade pushed the starting price to R359,900. It carries most of the brand's SA sales.
Known for: aggressive pricing in the compact crossover class
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro or the GAC Emzoom?
The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 57% for the GAC Emzoom, a gap of 6 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 GAC Emzoom loses about R 154 008. 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 GAC Emzoom about R 6 290, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.