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Chinese (new entrant) tier

Geely resale values in South Africa

Geely sold budget models like the CK, MK and LC in SA from the late 2000s before quietly exiting around the mid-2010s. It returned officially in November 2025 with a new-energy line-up and a national dealer network.

Brand depreciation profile

Projected value of a typical Geely at R 369 900, the median new price across the range, on the chinese (new entrant) curve. Estimates, not quotes.

R0R100kR200kR300kR400kNow1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8y9y10yYears from now
Left after 1 year
75%
about R 277 425
Left after 3 years
56%
about R 207 569
Left after 5 years
42%
about R 153 518

Every Geely we track

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Common questions about Geely values

Do Geely cars hold their value?

Geely sits in our "Chinese (new entrant)" depreciation tier. On our model a typical Geely keeps about 56% of its new price after three years, so a R 369 900 car would still be worth around R 207 569. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.

What is the cheapest new Geely?

The cheapest Geely we track is the E2, from about R 339 900. After three years it should still be worth around R 161 459 on our estimates.

Which Geely holds value best?

On our numbers the Geely Coolray holds value best, keeping about 57% of its price after three years, roughly R 211 613 of a R 369 900 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.