GWM Multi-Wagon value and depreciation
Known for seven seats at bakkie prices.
Depreciation curve
We class the GWM Multi-Wagon as a chinese (established) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 65% after three years and 52% after five. Chery, Haval and GWM now hold book value close to mainstream rivals, but dealers still offer noticeably less on trade-in and the long-term durability story is unwritten.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 81% |
| 3 years | 65% |
| 5 years | 52% |
| 7 years | 40% |
| 10 years | 27% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
A seven-seat station wagon built on GWM's bakkie platform, sold during the brand's early SA years from around 2007 to 2012 in 2.2 petrol and 2.8 turbodiesel form. It offered people-carrier space at rock-bottom prices. Today it is a rare sight in the classifieds and values are minimal.
Multi-Wagon against its rivals
GWM Multi-Wagon: common questions
Does the GWM Multi-Wagon hold its value?
We class the GWM Multi-Wagon as a chinese (established) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 65% after three years and 52% after five. Chery, Haval and GWM now hold book value close to mainstream rivals, but dealers still offer noticeably less on trade-in and the long-term durability story is unwritten.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.