Chery Tiggo 4 Pro vs Tata Curvv
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 59%, worth about R 33 506 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 4 Pro | Curvv | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 269 900 | R 349 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 717/m | R 6 116/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 171 504 | R 205 010 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 98 396 | R 144 890 |
| Value after 5 years | R 133 902 | R 156 567 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Weak-franchise 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
Tata Curvv →
Coupe-styled compact SUV from the 2025 relaunch, priced from R349,900 into Jolion and Tiggo territory. It carries Tata's more upmarket ambitions in SA with three trim levels. Buyers here are early adopters with no resale track record to lean on.
Known for: coupe-styled family crossover
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro or the Tata Curvv?
The Chery Tiggo 4 Pro. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 59% for the Tata Curvv, a gap of 5 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 Tata Curvv loses about R 144 890. 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 Tata Curvv about R 6 116, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.