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Chinese (new entrant) tier

MG resale values in South Africa

MG is the former British brand now owned by China's SAIC. It sold cars in SA through Combined Motor Holdings from 2012 to 2016, and relaunched in the final days of 2024 with a value-led range of SUVs, a hatch and an electric roadster.

Brand depreciation profile

Projected value of a typical MG at R 394 900, 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 296 175
Left after 3 years
56%
about R 221 598
Left after 5 years
42%
about R 163 894

Every MG we track

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SUVs & crossovers

Hatchbacks

Sedans

Coupes & sports cars

Common questions about MG values

Do MG cars hold their value?

MG sits in our "Chinese (new entrant)" depreciation tier. On our model a typical MG keeps about 56% of its new price after three years, so a R 394 900 car would still be worth around R 221 598. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.

What is the cheapest new MG?

The cheapest MG we track is the MG3, from about R 269 900. After three years it should still be worth around R 151 454 on our estimates.

Which MG holds value best?

On our numbers the MG ZS holds value best, keeping about 57% of its price after three years, roughly R 165 847 of a R 289 900 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.