Alfa Romeo Junior vs Mini Aceman
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 47% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Junior | Aceman | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 819 900 | R 800 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 14 331/m | R 13 983/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 69% | 69% |
| Retained after 3 years | 47% | 47% |
| Value after 3 years | R 384 640 | R 375 304 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 435 260 | R 424 696 |
| Value after 5 years | R 266 503 | R 260 035 |
| Our tier | Premium EV | Premium EV |
Alfa Romeo Junior →
The Junior arrived in South Africa in late 2025 in electric-only Elettrica and Elettrica Veloce forms, launching from R799,900. It shares Stellantis EV underpinnings with the Peugeot 2008 and Opel Mokka but adds sportier tuning. The petrol Ibrida version has not been confirmed for the local market.
Known for: alfa's first ev in south africa
Mini Aceman →
Mini launched the Aceman in South Africa in March 2025 as an electric-only crossover slotting between the Cooper and Countryman. It is the brand's first standalone EV nameplate locally. Pricing starts around R800,000, which puts it against larger mainstream EVs.
Known for: first standalone electric mini
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Alfa Romeo Junior or the Mini Aceman?
They are close to inseparable: 47% vs 47% retained after three years. Buy on price, spec and the deal you can get, not on resale.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Alfa Romeo Junior loses about R 435 260 over three years and the Mini Aceman loses about R 424 696. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Alfa Romeo Junior runs about R 14 331 per month and the Mini Aceman about R 13 983, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.