Chery Tiggo Cross vs Suzuki Across
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Across wins on money kept: 73% retained after three years vs 64%, worth about R 25 694 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo Cross | Across | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 359 900 | R 349 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 290/m | R 6 116/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 228 693 | R 254 387 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 131 207 | R 95 513 |
| Value after 5 years | R 178 552 | R 211 910 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Strong mainstream |
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
Suzuki Across →
Suzuki's newest SA model arrived in 2026 as a mild-hybrid crossover slotting between the Fronx and Grand Vitara. It is built in India, where it is sold as the Victoris, and shares the Grand Vitara's platform and 1.5 petrol engine. The nameplate is too new here for any resale track record.
Known for: mild-hybrid crossover value
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo Cross or the Suzuki Across?
The Suzuki Across. It keeps about 73% of its price after three years against 64% for the Chery Tiggo Cross, a gap of 9 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 Suzuki Across loses about R 95 513. 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 Suzuki Across about R 6 116, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.