SsangYong Korando value and depreciation
Known for the normal-looking ssangyong.
Depreciation curve
We class the SsangYong Korando as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 54% after three years and 40% 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 | 54% |
| 5 years | 40% |
| 7 years | 29% |
| 10 years | 19% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Conventional crossover, styled under Giugiaro influence, that arrived in 2011 as SsangYong's most mainstream product. It competed on price with the Sportage and ix35 crowd. The brand's exit left it depreciating like every local SsangYong.
Korando against its rivals
SsangYong Korando: common questions
Does the SsangYong Korando hold its value?
We class the SsangYong Korando as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 54% after three years and 40% 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.