Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Hyundai Creta
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Creta wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 64%, worth about R 114 707 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 4 Pro | Creta | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 428 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 7 496/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 171 504 | R 286 211 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 396 | R 142 689 |
| Value after 5 years | R 133 902 | R 227 302 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | 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
Hyundai Creta →
A consistent top seller for Hyundai SA since 2017, imported from India. Buyers value the space, light controls and warranty more than outright polish. Second-generation cars from 2021 sell strongly used and the nameplate holds value well for its segment.
Known for: family suv space and comfort at a fair price
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro or the Hyundai Creta?
The Hyundai Creta. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 64% for the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, a gap of 3 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 Hyundai Creta loses about R 142 689. 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 Hyundai Creta about R 7 496, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.