Chery Tiggo 7 Pro vs Hyundai Tucson
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Tucson wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 103 150 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 7 Pro | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 429 900 | R 559 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 514/m | R 9 786/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 270 479 | R 373 629 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 159 421 | R 186 271 |
| Value after 5 years | R 210 065 | R 296 728 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Mainstream |
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
Hyundai Tucson →
First sold here in 2005, then replaced by the ix35 before the nameplate returned in 2016. The current range offers petrol and diesel power with a comfort-first setup. It sells steadily against the Sportage and RAV4 and holds value adequately rather than exceptionally.
Known for: comfortable family suv with generous warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro or the Hyundai Tucson?
The Hyundai Tucson. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 63% for the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro, a gap of 4 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 Hyundai Tucson loses about R 186 271. 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 Hyundai Tucson about R 9 786, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.