Daihatsu Sirion value and depreciation
Known for honest, reliable budget supermini.
Depreciation curve
We class the Daihatsu Sirion as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 51% after three years and 37% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 72% |
| 3 years | 51% |
| 5 years | 37% |
| 7 years | 27% |
| 10 years | 16% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Boxy-but-honest supermini sold from around 2005 until the brand's 2015 exit, with 1.3 and 1.5 engines and Toyota-related mechanicals under the skin. It built a reputation for reliability that outlived the brand. Tidy used examples still find buyers quickly.
Sirion against its rivals
Daihatsu Sirion: common questions
Does the Daihatsu Sirion hold its value?
We class the Daihatsu Sirion as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 51% after three years and 37% 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.