Daewoo Leganza value and depreciation
Known for budget executive sedan that vanished.
Depreciation curve
We class the Daewoo Leganza as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 49% after three years and 35% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 71% |
| 3 years | 49% |
| 5 years | 35% |
| 7 years | 25% |
| 10 years | 15% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Daewoo's shot at the executive class gave buyers Camry-size space for mid-size money. Few were sold before the brand's collapse stranded owners. It survives mainly as a used-market curiosity.
Leganza against its rivals
Daewoo Leganza: common questions
Does the Daewoo Leganza hold its value?
We class the Daewoo Leganza as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 49% after three years and 35% 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.