Chinese car resale values in South Africa
Haval, Chery, GWM, BYD and the new arrivals: how Chinese cars hold value in South Africa, ranked with the data we have. Updated for 2026.
- New from
- R 299 900
- Retained after 3 years
- 66%
- Worth then
- R 198 201
- ±Monthly
- R 5 242/m
#1 vs #20: the same money, very different outcomes
| # | Car | New from | Kept after 3y | Worth then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAC T6 | R 299 900 | 66% | R 198 201 |
| 2 | JAC T8 | R 349 900 | 66% | R 231 246 |
| 3 | JAC X200 | R 349 900 | 66% | R 231 246 |
| 4 | GWM P-Series (P300) | R 414 950 | 65% | R 271 785 |
| 5 | JAC T9 | R 549 900 | 65% | R 360 174 |
| 6 | GWM Steed | R 307 950 | 65% | R 200 711 |
| 7 | GWM P500 | R 799 900 | 64% | R 509 896 |
| 8 | Chery Tiggo 4 Pro | R 269 900 | 64% | R 171 504 |
| 9 | Chery Tiggo Cross | R 359 900 | 64% | R 228 693 |
| 10 | Haval Jolion | R 348 950 | 64% | R 221 735 |
| 11 | Haval Jolion Pro | R 392 150 | 64% | R 249 186 |
| 12 | BAIC X55 | R 429 900 | 63% | R 270 479 |
| 13 | BAIC B40 Plus | R 699 500 | 63% | R 440 103 |
| 14 | BAIC B30 | R 519 900 | 63% | R 327 104 |
| 15 | Chery Tiggo 7 Pro | R 429 900 | 63% | R 270 479 |
| 16 | Chery Tiggo 8 Pro | R 529 900 | 63% | R 333 396 |
| 17 | Chery Tiggo 9 | R 689 900 | 63% | R 434 063 |
| 18 | GWM Tank 300 | R 649 900 | 63% | R 408 896 |
| 19 | Haval H6 | R 495 500 | 63% | R 311 753 |
| 20 | Haval H6 GT | R 665 950 | 63% | R 418 994 |
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 3 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?
JAC T6: it keeps 66% of its R 299 900 price after 3 years, about R 198 201 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?
3 percentage points across this table. On a R500 000 car that is a difference of about R 15 862 at resale time, which is why the model you pick matters more than the rate you negotiate.