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What is a 2018 Suzuki Jimny worth?

Our estimate for a 8-year-old Suzuki Jimny in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.

Retail value today
R 153 256
R 139 463 to R 167 049
Trade-in offer
R 134 865
what a dealer would pay
Cost new (est.)
R 289 896
2018 launch pricing
Value kept
53%
R 136 640 depreciated

The 2018 Jimny on its value curve

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The marker shows where a 2018 model sits today: 8 years in, 47% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 9% a year.

If you buy it now

Fair buy price (retail)R 153 256
Worth in 1 yearR 139 187
Worth in 3 yearsR 114 805
3-year cost of ownership (depreciation)R 38 451
±Monthly financedR 2 679/m

Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.

Is one year newer worth it?

Model yearEst. retailStep up costs
2019R 176 051See value →
2018 (this page)R 153 256+R 22 795 to newest
2017R 131 931+R 44 120 to newestSee value →

2018 Suzuki Jimny: common questions

What is a 2018 Suzuki Jimny worth in South Africa?

Around R 153 256 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 167 049 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 139 463. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 134 865.

Is a 2018 Suzuki Jimny a good buy now?

It has already absorbed 47% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 153 256 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 38 451 more. As a legendary retainer model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.

What did a 2018 Suzuki Jimny cost new?

About R 289 896 at launch pricing in 2018 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 53% of that.

What would financing a 2018 Suzuki Jimny cost monthly?

At R 153 256 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 2 679 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.