Honda Brio value and depreciation
Known for peppy budget city car reliability.
Depreciation curve
We class the Honda Brio as a budget & entry level in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 63% after three years and 49% after five. Big used demand keeps cheap cars moving, but thinner brand equity means faster percentage losses than the Polo class.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 80% |
| 3 years | 63% |
| 5 years | 49% |
| 7 years | 38% |
| 10 years | 25% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Honda's entry car in SA from late 2012, the Indian-built Brio offered a willing 1.2 engine at a low price. The second generation was never brought here, so sales wound down in 2019 as stock ran out. It remains a sensible used buy for first-time drivers, though the basic cabin and small boot show its budget roots.
Brio against its rivals
Honda Brio: common questions
Does the Honda Brio hold its value?
We class the Honda Brio as a budget & entry level in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 63% after three years and 49% after five. Big used demand keeps cheap cars moving, but thinner brand equity means faster percentage losses than the Polo class.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.