Chery Tiggo 8 Pro vs Ford Territory
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Ford Territory wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 63 323 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 8 Pro | Territory | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 529 900 | R 594 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 262/m | R 10 391/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 333 396 | R 396 719 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 196 504 | R 197 781 |
| Value after 5 years | R 258 929 | R 315 065 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Mainstream |
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro →
A seven-seat flagship of the volume Chery range, sold in Pro, Pro Max and CSH plug-in hybrid forms since 2022. Families cross-shop it against much pricier metal because of its space and equipment per rand. Depreciation is heavier than mainstream rivals but the transferable warranty helps the ownership case.
Known for: seven seats and spec for less
Ford Territory →
The nameplate has had two unrelated lives in South Africa: an Australian-built six cylinder wagon sold from 2005 to 2008, and since 2024 a Chinese-built family SUV with a 1.8 turbo petrol engine. The current car undercuts the Tucson and Tiguan on price while offering more cabin space. It sells steadily rather than strongly, so depreciation tracks the mainstream SUV pack.
Known for: value-priced family suv, two unrelated eras
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro or the Ford Territory?
The Ford Territory. It keeps about 67% of its price after three years against 63% for the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro, a gap of 4 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro loses about R 196 504 over three years and the Ford Territory loses about R 197 781. 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 8 Pro runs about R 9 262 per month and the Ford Territory about R 10 391, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.