Chery Tiggo 7 Pro vs Tata Harrier
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 59%, worth about R 53 740 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 7 Pro | Harrier | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 429 900 | R 549 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 514/m | R 9 611/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 77% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 59% |
| Value after 3 years | R 270 479 | R 324 219 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 159 421 | R 225 681 |
| Value after 5 years | R 210 065 | R 248 364 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Weak-franchise 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
Tata Harrier →
Flagship of the relaunched range, a diesel-only family SUV from R549,900 on a platform derived from Land Rover's old D8 architecture. It targets Haval H6 and Tiggo 7 buyers who want something bigger for the money. Dealer coverage and resale remain the open questions.
Known for: diesel flagship of the relaunch
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 7 Pro or the Tata Harrier?
The Chery Tiggo 7 Pro. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 59% for the Tata Harrier, 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 Tata Harrier loses about R 225 681. 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 Tata Harrier about R 9 611, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.