Foton resale values in South Africa
Foton first sold bakkies in South Africa from the late 2000s until it quietly left price lists in 2018, then returned in 2024 under CMH's Mandarin Parts Distributors. The new Tunland range is backed by close to 60 dealers and plans for local assembly.
Brand depreciation profile
Projected value of a typical Foton at R 689 900, the median new price across the range, on the chinese (new entrant) curve. Estimates, not quotes.
Every Foton we track
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Bakkies
- New from
- R 319 900
- Worth in 3 years
- R 192 250 (60%)
- New from
- R 689 900
- Worth in 3 years
- R 409 971 (59%)
- New from
- R 725 900
- Worth in 3 years
- R 416 929 (57%)
Keeps about 56% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Keeps about 56% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Common questions about Foton values
Do Foton cars hold their value?
Foton sits in our "Chinese (new entrant)" depreciation tier. On our model a typical Foton keeps about 55% of its new price after three years, so a R 689 900 car would still be worth around R 382 159. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.
What is the cheapest new Foton?
The cheapest Foton we track is the Tunland G7, from about R 319 900. After three years it should still be worth around R 192 250 on our estimates.
Which Foton holds value best?
On our numbers the Foton Tunland G7 holds value best, keeping about 60% of its price after three years, roughly R 192 250 of a R 319 900 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.