Bakkies that hold their value best
Hilux, Ranger, D-Max and every other bakkie sold new in South Africa, ranked by how much value they keep after three years. Updated for 2026.
- New from
- R 849 300
- Retained after 3 years
- 79%
- Worth then
- R 667 749
- ±Monthly
- R 14 844/m
#1 vs #20: the same money, very different outcomes
| # | Car | New from | Kept after 3y | Worth then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toyota Land Cruiser 76/79 | R 849 300 | 79% | R 667 749 |
| 2 | Hyundai H100 | R 367 900 | 76% | R 279 329 |
| 3 | Toyota Hilux | R 379 700 | 76% | R 288 289 |
| 4 | Isuzu D-Max | R 433 860 | 75% | R 327 503 |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Triton | R 499 990 | 75% | R 377 421 |
| 6 | Nissan Navara | R 433 500 | 75% | R 327 231 |
| 7 | Volkswagen Amarok | R 596 800 | 75% | R 450 499 |
| 8 | Suzuki Super Carry | R 197 900 | 75% | R 148 750 |
| 9 | Ford Ranger | R 590 000 | 74% | R 437 949 |
| 10 | Mahindra Pik Up | R 279 999 | 70% | R 194 947 |
| 11 | Kia Tasman | R 679 995 | 69% | R 469 782 |
| 12 | JAC T6 | R 299 900 | 66% | R 198 201 |
| 13 | JAC T8 | R 349 900 | 66% | R 231 246 |
| 14 | JAC X200 | R 349 900 | 66% | R 231 246 |
| 15 | GWM P-Series (P300) | R 414 950 | 65% | R 271 785 |
| 16 | JAC T9 | R 549 900 | 65% | R 360 174 |
| 17 | GWM Steed | R 307 950 | 65% | R 200 711 |
| 18 | GWM P500 | R 799 900 | 64% | R 509 896 |
| 19 | Mahindra Bolero | R 212 999 | 63% | R 134 324 |
| 20 | Ineos Quartermaster | R 1 519 000 | 61% | R 925 043 |
Modelled retention on current new prices, retail basis. Tap any car for its full value page.
How to read this table
Retention percentages compress a lot of money into a small number. The gap between the top and bottom of this list is 18 points, which on these prices means a difference of tens of thousands of rand walking out of your pocket by year 3. Depreciation is the single biggest cost of car ownership in South Africa, bigger than fuel for most drivers, and it is decided the day you choose the model.
A strong retainer effectively lends you a nicer car for less: you pay more per month than a cheap fast-depreciator, but you get far more back at trade-in. Check the value page of any car here before you sign, and run your own deal through the value calculator.
Common questions
Which car in this list holds its value best?
Toyota Land Cruiser 76/79: it keeps 79% of its R 849 300 price after 3 years, about R 667 749 still in your pocket.
How is this ranking calculated?
We apply our 12-tier South African depreciation model to each car's current new price, adjusted for body type, fuel and price band, then rank by projected value retention after 3 years. It is modelled from market data, not a survey.
How big is the gap between the best and worst here?
18 percentage points across this table. On a R500 000 car that is a difference of about R 88 626 at resale time, which is why the model you pick matters more than the rate you negotiate.