Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs MG ZS
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 5 657 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 4 Pro | ZS | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 289 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 5 067/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 57% |
| Value after 3 years | R 171 504 | R 165 847 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 396 | R 124 053 |
| Value after 5 years | R 133 902 | R 123 861 |
| 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
MG ZS →
The ZS led MG's return to SA in late 2024 and undercuts most compact SUV rivals, with the previous-generation car from R289,900 sold alongside the newer ZS Pro from R397,600. Buyers get plenty of kit but the base car's 4-speed automatic feels dated. As a recent returnee brand its trade-in record is still unproven.
Known for: rock-bottom compact suv pricing
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro or the MG ZS?
The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 57% for the MG ZS, 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 MG ZS loses about R 124 053. 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 MG ZS about R 5 067, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.