Proton Satria Neo value and depreciation
Known for sweet-handling three-door orphan.
Depreciation curve
We class the Proton Satria Neo as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 51% after three years and 37% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 72% |
| 3 years | 51% |
| 5 years | 37% |
| 7 years | 27% |
| 10 years | 16% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Three-door hatch with genuinely tidy handling, again with Lotus input, sold in small numbers from around 2007. Enthusiasts remember it fondly but the market never did. It shares the parts headache of every first-era Proton.
Satria Neo against its rivals
Proton Satria Neo: common questions
Does the Proton Satria Neo hold its value?
We class the Proton Satria Neo as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 51% after three years and 37% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.