Chery Tiggo 7 Pro vs Jetour Dashing
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 21 937 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 7 Pro | Dashing | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 429 900 | R 439 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 514/m | R 7 689/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 270 479 | R 248 543 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 159 421 | R 191 357 |
| Value after 5 years | R 210 065 | R 184 457 |
| 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
Jetour Dashing →
The Dashing launched Jetour in SA in September 2024 alongside the X70 Plus. Both variants use a 1.5T petrol engine with a dual-clutch gearbox, priced from R439,900. A 7-year warranty helps offset the unknowns around long-term resale for the young brand.
Known for: styling-led value in the compact suv class
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro or the Jetour Dashing?
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Jetour Dashing, 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 Jetour Dashing loses about R 191 357. 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 Jetour Dashing about R 7 689, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.