Chery Tiggo 8 Pro vs Haval H7
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 63% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo 8 Pro | H7 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 529 900 | R 604 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 262/m | R 10 574/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 333 396 | R 380 615 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 196 504 | R 224 335 |
| Value after 5 years | R 258 929 | R 295 601 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (established) |
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
Haval H7 →
Launched in January 2025, the H7 is a boxier, more rugged take on the H6 platform. In China it is called the Big Dog, and GWM registered the Dargo name here before settling on H7. Turbopetrol and hybrid versions span roughly R600k to R750k, backed by a seven-year warranty.
Known for: rugged boxy styling on h6 underpinnings
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro or the Haval H7?
They are close to inseparable: 63% vs 63% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
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 Haval H7 loses about R 224 335. 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 Haval H7 about R 10 574, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.