Chery Tiggo 7 Pro vs GAC Emkoo
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 23 263 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 7 Pro | Emkoo | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 429 900 | R 519 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 514/m | R 9 087/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 270 479 | R 293 742 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 159 421 | R 226 158 |
| Value after 5 years | R 210 065 | R 218 002 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro →
Chery's family SUV slots between the Tiggo 4 and Tiggo 8, offering 1.5T and 1.6T petrols plus a CSH plug-in hybrid added in 2025. It undercuts a Tucson or Sportage on price while matching them on cabin space and spec. Used examples are plentiful and discounts on new stock keep second-hand values honest.
Known for: tucson space for corolla cross money
GAC Emkoo →
The Emkoo followed the Emzoom to SA in August 2024 as GAC's family SUV. Two 1.5T Executive variants list at R519,900 and R559,900. Its angular styling stands out in the segment, though the brand's resale record here is still unproven.
Known for: sharp-edged styling in the family suv class
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro or the GAC Emkoo?
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the GAC Emkoo, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro loses about R 159 421 over three years and the GAC Emkoo loses about R 226 158. 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 7 Pro runs about R 7 514 per month and the GAC Emkoo about R 9 087, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.