Chery Tiggo Cross vs Lepas L4
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Chery Tiggo Cross wins on money kept: 64% retained after three years vs 57%, worth about R 57 126 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo Cross | L4 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 359 900 | R 299 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 290/m | R 5 242/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 76% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 57% |
| Value after 3 years | R 228 693 | R 171 568 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 131 207 | R 128 332 |
| Value after 5 years | R 178 552 | R 128 134 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (new entrant) |
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
Lepas L4 →
Lepas opened its South African account in March 2026 with the L4, spanning R299,900 for the 1.5 manual to R419,900 for the turbo Pantera. Warranty cover mirrors Chery's, including a 10-year/1-million km engine warranty for the first owner. There is no resale track record yet, and first-year values of new Chinese brands typically fall hard.
Known for: brand-new budget crossover with big warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo Cross or the Lepas L4?
The Chery Tiggo Cross. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 57% for the Lepas L4, a gap of 6 points.
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 Lepas L4 loses about R 128 332. 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 Lepas L4 about R 5 242, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.