Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Proton X50
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 34 445 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 4 Pro | X50 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 359 999 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 6 292/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 57% |
| Value after 3 years | R 171 504 | R 205 949 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 396 | R 154 050 |
| Value after 5 years | R 133 902 | R 153 811 |
| 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
Proton X50 →
Compact SUV twin of the Geely Coolray that led Proton's 2022 return under CMH. Launch pricing was later cut, with the range starting around R360,000 by 2026. Volumes are modest, so used values lean on a small dealer network.
Known for: geely coolray twin, keen pricing
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro or the Proton X50?
The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 57% for the Proton X50, 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 Proton X50 loses about R 154 050. 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 Proton X50 about R 6 292, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.