Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Kia Seltos
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Kia Seltos wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 64%, worth about R 84 247 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 4 Pro | Seltos | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 379 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 6 642/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 83% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 171 504 | R 255 751 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 396 | R 124 244 |
| Value after 5 years | R 133 902 | R 204 086 |
| 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
Kia Seltos →
Slotting between the Sonet and Sportage, the Seltos has taken on the Creta class since late 2019. South Africa gets both petrol and turbodiesel engines, and the diesel remains unusual among compact SUVs. It sells steadily rather than spectacularly, which gives used buyers room to negotiate.
Known for: rare diesel option in its class
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro or the Kia Seltos?
The Kia Seltos. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 64% for the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, a gap of 4 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 Kia Seltos loses about R 124 244. 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 Kia Seltos about R 6 642, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.