Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Nissan Magnite
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Nissan Magnite wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 64%, worth about R 1 764 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 4 Pro | Magnite | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 252 200 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 4 408/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 83% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 171 504 | R 169 740 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 396 | R 82 460 |
| Value after 5 years | R 133 902 | R 135 450 |
| 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
Nissan Magnite →
Launched in April 2021, the Indian-built Magnite gave Nissan a foothold in the budget compact SUV boom. Sharp pricing and a 6-year/150,000 km warranty quickly made it the brand's best-selling passenger car. A 2024 facelift added updated styling and even a panel van version.
Known for: aggressive pricing and a long warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro or the Nissan Magnite?
The Nissan Magnite. 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 Nissan Magnite loses about R 82 460. 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 Nissan Magnite about R 4 408, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.