Proton resale values in South Africa
Proton first sold Malaysian budget cars in SA from around 2005 until quitting in 2012, leaving owners hunting for parts. CMH brought the brand back in 2022 with Geely-based SUVs and the Saga sedan, and despite wind-down rumours in 2025 it says it is staying.
Brand depreciation profile
Projected value of a typical Proton at R 444 950, the median new price across the range, on the orphan & discontinued curve. Estimates, not quotes.
Every Proton we track
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Bakkies
SUVs & crossovers
Hatchbacks
Keeps about 51% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Keeps about 51% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Keeps about 51% of its price over three years on our curve. Price data coming.
Sedans
Common questions about Proton values
Do Proton cars hold their value?
Proton sits in our "Orphan & discontinued" depreciation tier. On our model a typical Proton keeps about 51% of its new price after three years, so a R 444 950 car would still be worth around R 225 298. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.
What is the cheapest new Proton?
The cheapest Proton we track is the Saga, from about R 199 900. After three years it should still be worth around R 112 355 on our estimates.
Which Proton holds value best?
On our numbers the Proton X50 holds value best, keeping about 57% of its price after three years, roughly R 205 949 of a R 359 999 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.