JMC resale values in South Africa
JMC first entered South Africa in 2007 with cheap Isuzu-derived workhorses, faded out early in the 2020s, and relaunched in late 2025 under distributor Salvador Caetano. Its focus remains value bakkies and light commercials.
Brand depreciation profile
Projected value of a typical JMC at R 399 900, the median new price across the range, on the chinese (new entrant) curve. Estimates, not quotes.
Every JMC we track
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Bakkies
- New from
- R 399 900
- Worth in 3 years
- R 240 327 (60%)
Keeps about 60% 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 JMC values
Do JMC cars hold their value?
JMC sits in our "Chinese (new entrant)" depreciation tier. On our model a typical JMC keeps about 56% of its new price after three years, so a R 399 900 car would still be worth around R 224 404. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.
What is the cheapest new JMC?
The cheapest JMC we track is the Vigus, from about R 399 900. After three years it should still be worth around R 240 327 on our estimates.
Which JMC holds value best?
On our numbers the JMC Vigus holds value best, keeping about 60% of its price after three years, roughly R 240 327 of a R 399 900 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.