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Orphan & discontinuedcompact suvNo longer sold new

Zotye Nomad value and depreciation

Known for sa's cheapest suv, terios clone.

Last new price (2010)
R 119 995
Worth after 3 years
R 65 415
55% retained
Worth after 5 years
R 48 580
40% retained
±Monthly (new)
R 2 097/m
10% deposit, 72m, 11.75%

Projected value of a new Zotye Nomad

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We class the Zotye Nomad as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 55% 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

AfterRetainedRetail valueTrade-in
1 year74%R 89 034R 78 350
3 years55%R 65 415R 57 565
5 years40%R 48 580R 42 750
7 years30%R 36 079R 31 750
10 years19%R 23 090R 20 319

Estimates for a new purchase at R 119 995; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.

Licensed copy of the first-generation Daihatsu Terios, sold from around 2008 with 1.3 and 1.5 engines and later facelifted as the Hunter. At R119,995 in 2010 it was SA's cheapest SUV. The brand vanished quickly, so survivors are bargain-bin orphans that share some parts with the old Terios.

What used Nomad years are worth today

Tap a year for the full breakdown: value range, remaining depreciation, and what to pay.

YearEst. retail todayTrade-in
2013 NomadR 14 778R 13 005Details →
2012 NomadR 12 735R 11 207Details →
2011 NomadR 10 975R 9 658Details →

Nomad against its rivals

Zotye Nomad: common questions

What is a Zotye Nomad worth after 3 years?

A Zotye Nomad bought new today for R 119 995 is projected to be worth about R 65 415 after three years, which is 55% of its price. A dealer trade-in offer would sit closer to R 57 565.

Does the Zotye Nomad hold its value?

We class the Zotye Nomad as a orphan & discontinued in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 55% after three years and 40% after five. When a brand leaves South Africa its residuals collapse. No dealer network means no price floor.

What does a used Zotye Nomad cost?

As a guide: a 2011 model is worth about R 10 975 retail today, while a 2011 model sits around R 10 975. Condition, mileage and spec move real prices by 10% or more either way.

What would a Zotye Nomad cost per month?

Financing a new Zotye Nomad at R 119 995 over 72 months at 11.75% with a 10% deposit comes to roughly R 2 097 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.