Chery Tiggo 8 Pro vs Mahindra XUV700
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 58%, worth about R 46 676 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 8 Pro | XUV700 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 529 900 | R 495 199 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 262/m | R 8 655/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 58% |
| Value after 3 years | R 333 396 | R 286 720 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 196 504 | R 208 479 |
| Value after 5 years | R 258 929 | R 217 706 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Weak-franchise 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
Mahindra XUV700 →
Replacing the XUV500 in 2022, the XUV700 pairs a 2.0 turbo petrol with a long features list and undercuts similarly sized rivals. It has collected local awards and sells respectably by Mahindra SUV standards. Resale remains softer than the mainstream norm.
Known for: space and power undercutting rivals
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro or the Mahindra XUV700?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 58% for the Mahindra XUV700, a gap of 5 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 Mahindra XUV700 loses about R 208 479. 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 Mahindra XUV700 about R 8 655, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.