Chevrolet Vivant value and depreciation
Known for cheap used family mpv.
Depreciation curve
We class the Chevrolet Vivant as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 55% after three years and 41% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 74% |
| 3 years | 55% |
| 5 years | 41% |
| 7 years | 30% |
| 10 years | 19% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
A rebadged Daewoo Tacuma, the Vivant was a low-cost compact MPV sold in modest numbers in the late 2000s. It offered van-like practicality with unremarkable dynamics. Survivors serve as bottom-of-market family transport.
Vivant against its rivals
Chevrolet Vivant: common questions
Does the Chevrolet Vivant hold its value?
We class the Chevrolet Vivant as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 55% after three years and 41% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.