Chery Tiggo 8 Pro vs Proton X90
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 17 054 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Tiggo 8 Pro | X90 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 529 900 | R 559 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 262/m | R 9 786/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 75% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 56% |
| Value after 3 years | R 333 396 | R 316 342 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 196 504 | R 243 558 |
| Value after 5 years | R 258 929 | R 234 775 |
| 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
Proton X90 →
Seven-seat flagship with a 1.5 turbo mild-hybrid drivetrain, launched at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring in August 2023 from R559,900. At launch it was SA's cheapest seven-seat hybrid. Sales are a trickle, which keeps the used pool tiny.
Known for: affordable seven-seat mild hybrid
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro or the Proton X90?
The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 56% for the Proton X90, 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 Proton X90 loses about R 243 558. 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 Proton X90 about R 9 786, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.