Chery Tiggo 8 Pro vs Hyundai Grand Creta
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Grand Creta wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 14 486 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 8 Pro | Grand Creta | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 529 900 | R 477 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 262/m | R 8 353/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 333 396 | R 318 910 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 196 504 | R 158 990 |
| Value after 5 years | R 258 929 | R 253 271 |
| 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
Hyundai Grand Creta →
Sold locally since 2022, this is the stretched seven-seat Creta known as the Alcazar in India. It undercuts most seven-seat SUVs with 2.0 petrol or 1.5 diesel power. School-run families and shuttle operators are the core buyers.
Known for: seven seats without a premium price
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro or the Hyundai Grand Creta?
The Hyundai Grand Creta. 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 Hyundai Grand Creta loses about R 158 990. 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 Hyundai Grand Creta about R 8 353, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.