Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Geely Coolray
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 40 109 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 4 Pro | Coolray | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 369 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 6 465/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 57% |
| Value after 3 years | R 171 504 | R 211 613 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 396 | R 158 287 |
| Value after 5 years | R 133 902 | R 158 042 |
| 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
Geely Coolray →
Geely's third model since returning, launched in June 2026 from R369,900 with a 128 kW 1.5 turbo and dual-clutch gearbox. It shares its platform with the Proton X50 and targets the Tiggo 4 Pro and Jolion. Sharp launch pricing and a 5-year warranty do the heavy lifting while the brand rebuilds trust.
Known for: punchy turbo petrol value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro or the Geely Coolray?
The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 57% for the Geely Coolray, 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 Geely Coolray loses about R 158 287. 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 Geely Coolray about R 6 465, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.