What is a 2022 Proton X50 worth?
Our estimate for a 4-year-old Proton X50 in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2022 X50 on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2022 model sits today: 4 years in, 51% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 14% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 143 669 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 124 159 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 91 686 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 51 983 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 2 511/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | R 175 389 | — | See value → |
| 2022 (this page) | R 143 669 | +R 31 720 to newest |
2022 Proton X50: common questions
What is a 2022 Proton X50 worth in South Africa?
Around R 143 669 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 156 599 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 130 739. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 126 429.
Is a 2022 Proton X50 a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 51% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 143 669 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 51 983 more. As a chinese (new entrant) model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2022 Proton X50 cost new?
About R 290 597 at launch pricing in 2022 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 49% of that.
What would financing a 2022 Proton X50 cost monthly?
At R 143 669 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 2 511 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.