Chery Tiggo 7 Pro vs Kia Sportage
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Kia Sportage wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 171 947 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 7 Pro | Sportage | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 429 900 | R 662 995 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 514/m | R 11 588/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 270 479 | R 442 426 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 159 421 | R 220 569 |
| Value after 5 years | R 210 065 | R 351 365 |
| 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
Kia Sportage →
Kia's best-known nameplate locally, on sale since the brand's 1998 arrival and now in its fifth generation. Striking styling and generous spec pull buyers who would otherwise look at a Tucson or RAV4. Depreciation is typical Korean mainstream, steeper than a Toyota but cushioned by the long warranty.
Known for: bold-styled family suv with long warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro or the Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage. 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 Kia Sportage loses about R 220 569. 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 Kia Sportage about R 11 588, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.