Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Suzuki Grand Vitara
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Grand Vitara wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 64%, worth about R 90 153 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 4 Pro | Grand Vitara | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 359 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 6 290/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 171 504 | R 261 657 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 396 | R 98 243 |
| Value after 5 years | R 133 902 | R 217 966 |
| 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 Grand Vitara →
Two distinct eras share this badge in SA: the rugged Japanese-built 4x4 sold from 2008, and the Indian-built family crossover that arrived in 2023. The current car is twinned with the latest Toyota Urban Cruiser and majors on space and economy, and a full hybrid was offered until 2026. It sells steadily against the Creta and Seltos rather than spectacularly.
Known for: roomy family suv value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro or the Suzuki Grand Vitara?
The Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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 Grand Vitara loses about R 98 243. 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 Grand Vitara about R 6 290, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.