Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Suzuki Fronx
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Fronx wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 64%, worth about R 49 440 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 4 Pro | Fronx | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 303 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 5 312/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 171 504 | R 220 944 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 396 | R 82 956 |
| Value after 5 years | R 133 902 | R 184 051 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Strong 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
Suzuki Fronx →
Suzuki's coupe-styled compact crossover arrived in late 2023 and quickly became one of the brand's best sellers. It shares its underpinnings with the Baleno and is twinned with the Toyota Starlet Cross. Sharp pricing and a well-specced cabin make it a strong contender in the sub-R400k crossover segment.
Known for: keenly priced crossover with a toyota twin
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro or the Suzuki Fronx?
The Suzuki Fronx. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 64% for the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro, a gap of 9 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 Suzuki Fronx loses about R 82 956. 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 Suzuki Fronx about R 5 312, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.