Chery Tiggo Cross vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Corolla Cross wins on money kept: 79% retained after three years vs 64%, worth about R 107 593 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Tiggo Cross | Corolla Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 359 900 | R 424 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 290/m | R 7 427/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 90% |
| Retained after 3 years | 64% | 79% |
| Value after 3 years | R 228 693 | R 336 286 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 131 207 | R 88 614 |
| Value after 5 years | R 178 552 | R 289 979 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Legendary retainer |
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
Toyota Corolla Cross →
Built at Prospecton since late 2021, the Corolla Cross quickly became one of South Africa's top-selling passenger vehicles. The hybrid versions are a big part of its appeal, offering genuine fuel savings without charging infrastructure. Demand has outstripped supply at times, and used examples trade remarkably close to new prices.
Known for: locally built hybrid suv with waiting lists
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chery Tiggo Cross or the Toyota Corolla Cross?
The Toyota Corolla Cross. It keeps about 79% of its price after three years against 64% for the Chery Tiggo Cross, a gap of 16 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 Toyota Corolla Cross loses about R 88 614. 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 Toyota Corolla Cross about R 7 427, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.