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Volkswagen resale values in South Africa

Volkswagen has built cars in South Africa since the early 1950s and assembles the Polo and Polo Vivo at its Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape for local sale and export. It consistently ranks among the top two passenger car brands in SA, with the Polo family dominating the compact hatch segment.

Brand depreciation profile

Projected value of a typical Volkswagen at R 622 850, the median new price across the range, on the strong mainstream curve. Estimates, not quotes.

R0R175kR350kR525kR700kNow1y2y3y4y5y6y7y8y9y10yYears from now
Left after 1 year
85%
about R 527 554
Left after 3 years
71%
about R 444 970
Left after 5 years
59%
about R 367 023

Every Volkswagen we track

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Common questions about Volkswagen values

Do Volkswagen cars hold their value?

Volkswagen sits in our "Strong mainstream" depreciation tier. On our model a typical Volkswagen keeps about 71% of its new price after three years, so a R 622 850 car would still be worth around R 444 970. These are estimates to compare cars, not a quote.

What is the cheapest new Volkswagen?

The cheapest Volkswagen we track is the Polo Vivo, from about R 271 900. After three years it should still be worth around R 195 616 on our estimates.

Which Volkswagen holds value best?

On our numbers the Volkswagen Amarok holds value best, keeping about 75% of its price after three years, roughly R 450 499 of a R 596 800 purchase. Rankings shift as prices update, so treat it as a guide.