Proton Arena value and depreciation
Known for car-based half-ton oddity.
Depreciation curve
We class the Proton Arena as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 55% after three years and 41% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 74% |
| 3 years | 55% |
| 5 years | 41% |
| 7 years | 30% |
| 10 years | 19% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Car-based half-ton bakkie, known as the Jumbuck in Australia, that competed with the Bantam and Corsa Utility. A small bakkie with a Malaysian badge proved a hard sell. Survivors are cheap and rare.
Arena against its rivals
Proton Arena: common questions
Does the Proton Arena hold its value?
We class the Proton Arena as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 55% after three years and 41% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Keep going
All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.