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Chinese (new entrant) tier

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.

R0R100kR200kR300kR400kNow1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8y9y10yYears from now
Left after 1 year
75%
about R 299 925
Left after 3 years
56%
about R 224 404
Left after 5 years
42%
about R 165 969

Every JMC we track

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Bakkies

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.