Chery Tiggo 7 Pro vs Proton X70
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 28 913 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 7 Pro | X70 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 429 900 | R 529 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 514/m | R 9 262/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 270 479 | R 299 392 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 159 421 | R 230 508 |
| Value after 5 years | R 210 065 | R 222 195 |
| 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
Proton X70 →
Family SUV based on the Geely Boyue, launched at the brand's 2022 return from R529,900. It offers plenty of kit for the money but fights better-known Chinese rivals. Thin volumes make resale hard to predict.
Known for: boyue-based family suv value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro or the Proton X70?
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Proton X70, 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 Proton X70 loses about R 230 508. 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 Proton X70 about R 9 262, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.