Chery Tiggo 8 Pro vs Jetour X70 Plus
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 76 378 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 8 Pro | X70 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 529 900 | R 454 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 262/m | R 7 951/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 333 396 | R 257 018 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 196 504 | R 197 882 |
| Value after 5 years | R 258 929 | R 190 747 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
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
Jetour X70 Plus →
Jetour's seven-seater undercuts most rivals at R454,900 to R484,900. It shares the Dashing's 1.5T drivetrain and launched with it in late 2024. Space and equipment for the money are its main draw for larger families.
Known for: budget seven-seat family transport
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro or the Jetour X70 Plus?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Jetour X70 Plus, a gap of 6 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 Jetour X70 Plus loses about R 197 882. 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 Jetour X70 Plus about R 7 951, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.