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Orphan & discontinued tierNo longer sold new in SA

Datsun resale values in South Africa

Datsun returned to South Africa in 2014 as Nissan's budget brand, selling the Indian-built Go and Go+. Nissan killed the brand globally in 2022, leaving owners reliant on Nissan dealers for parts and service.

Brand depreciation profile

Projected value of a typical Datsun at R 184 600, the median new price across the range, on the orphan & discontinued curve. Estimates, not quotes.

R0R50kR100kR150kR200kNow1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8y9y10yYears from now
Left after 1 year
73%
about R 135 496
Left after 3 years
53%
about R 98 528
Left after 5 years
39%
about R 72 448

Every Datsun we track

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Common questions about Datsun values

Do Datsun cars hold their value?

Datsun sits in our "Orphan & discontinued" depreciation tier. On our model a typical Datsun keeps about 53% of its new price after three years, so a R 184 600 car would still be worth around R 98 528. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.

What is the cheapest new Datsun?

The cheapest Datsun we track is the Go, last sold new from about R 184 600. After three years it should still be worth around R 98 528 on our estimates.

Which Datsun holds value best?

On our numbers the Datsun Go holds value best, keeping about 53% of its price after three years, roughly R 98 528 of a R 184 600 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.