Rover Streetwise value and depreciation
Known for jacked-up city crossover experiment.
Projected value of a new Rover Streetwise
We class the Rover Streetwise as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 53% after three years and 39% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
Retention table
| After | Retained | Retail value | Trade-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 73% | R 124 743 | R 109 774 |
| 3 years | 53% | R 90 708 | R 79 823 |
| 5 years | 39% | R 66 698 | R 58 694 |
| 7 years | 29% | R 49 044 | R 43 159 |
| 10 years | 18% | R 30 923 | R 27 212 |
Estimates for a new purchase at R 169 950; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
A jacked-up Rover 25 marketed as an urban on-roader, offered in SA from early 2004 as a 1.4 SE at R169,950 or 2.0 turbodiesel SE at R197,950. It was one of the last new Rovers sold here before the company folded in 2005. Tiny sales mean survivors are genuinely scarce.
Streetwise against its rivals
Rover Streetwise: common questions
What is a Rover Streetwise worth after 3 years?
A Rover Streetwise bought new today for R 169 950 is projected to be worth about R 90 708 after three years, which is 53% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 79 823.
Does the Rover Streetwise hold its value?
We class the Rover Streetwise as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 53% after three years and 39% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.
What would a Rover Streetwise cost per month?
Financing a new Rover Streetwise at R 169 950 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 2 970 per month before bank fees and insurance.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.