Chery Tiggo 8 Pro vs Mitsubishi Destinator
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Mitsubishi Destinator wins on money kept: 67% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 6 418 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 8 Pro | Destinator | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 529 900 | R 489 990 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 262/m | R 8 564/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 82% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 67% |
| Value after 3 years | R 333 396 | R 326 977 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 196 504 | R 163 013 |
| Value after 5 years | R 258 929 | R 259 678 |
| 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
Mitsubishi Destinator →
The Destinator is a three-row crossover that went on sale in South Africa in March 2026, built in Indonesia alongside the Xpander. A 120 kW 1.5 turbo petrol with a CVT is the only drivetrain, in GLS and Exceed grades. Mitsubishi pitches it at the value end of the seven-seat SUV market with a 5-year warranty.
Known for: new three-row crossover value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro or the Mitsubishi Destinator?
The Mitsubishi Destinator. 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 Mitsubishi Destinator loses about R 163 013. 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 Mitsubishi Destinator about R 8 564, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.