Chery Tiggo Cross vs Haval Jolion
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 64% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo Cross | Jolion | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 359 900 | R 348 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 290/m | R 6 099/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 64% |
| Value after 3 years | R 228 693 | R 221 735 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 131 207 | R 127 215 |
| Value after 5 years | R 178 552 | R 173 120 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (established) |
Chery Tiggo Cross →
Launched in late 2024 as a more modern sibling to the Tiggo 4 Pro, and badged Tiggo 4 Cross on the current price list. The range pairs a 1.5T DCT with full hybrid HEV variants, which is rare below R500k in South Africa. Sales took off quickly on the strength of that value pitch.
Known for: hybrid power at budget crossover prices
Haval Jolion →
The Jolion is the car that made Haval mainstream in South Africa, regularly appearing in the top ten best-seller lists since 2021. Buyers get far more equipment than similarly priced rivals, though resale values trail the Toyota and VW alternatives. The original car remains on sale alongside the newer Jolion Pro as a cheaper entry point.
Known for: big spec for corolla cross money
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo Cross or the Haval Jolion?
They are close to inseparable: 64% vs 64% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chery Tiggo Cross loses about R 131 207 over three years and the Haval Jolion loses about R 127 215. 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 Cross runs about R 6 290 per month and the Haval Jolion about R 6 099, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.