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Weak-franchise mainstream tier

Mahindra resale values in South Africa

Mahindra entered South Africa in 2004 with the Bolero and has grown into a regular top-ten brand by monthly sales. It assembles bakkies at a Durban plant opened in 2018 and competes mainly on price, kit and warranty rather than badge prestige.

Brand depreciation profile

Projected value of a typical Mahindra at R 269 999, the median new price across the range, on the weak-franchise mainstream curve. Estimates, not quotes.

R0R75kR150kR225kR300kNow1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8y9y10yYears from now
Left after 1 year
76%
about R 205 199
Left after 3 years
58%
about R 155 315
Left after 5 years
44%
about R 117 558

Every Mahindra we track

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Common questions about Mahindra values

Do Mahindra cars hold their value?

Mahindra sits in our "Weak-franchise mainstream" depreciation tier. On our model a typical Mahindra keeps about 58% of its new price after three years, so a R 269 999 car would still be worth around R 155 315. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.

What is the cheapest new Mahindra?

The cheapest Mahindra we track is the Bolero, from about R 212 999. After three years it should still be worth around R 134 324 on our estimates.

Which Mahindra holds value best?

On our numbers the Mahindra Pik Up holds value best, keeping about 70% of its price after three years, roughly R 194 947 of a R 279 999 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.