BAIC B30 vs Haval Jolion
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 64% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| B30 | Jolion | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 519 900 | R 348 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 9 087/m | R 6 099/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 64% |
| Value after 3 years | R 327 104 | R 221 735 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 192 796 | R 127 215 |
| Value after 5 years | R 254 042 | R 173 120 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Chinese (established) |
BAIC B30 →
Launched in October 2025 from R519,900, the B30 is a rugged-styled compact SUV sold in petrol and B30e hybrid AWD forms. BAIC has flagged the model for local assembly at its Coega plant. It is too new to have a resale track record.
Known for: rugged styling with hybrid option
Haval Jolion →
The Jolion is the car that made Haval mainstream in South Africa, regularly appearing in the top ten best-seller lists since 2021. Buyers get far more equipment than similarly priced rivals, though resale values trail the Toyota and VW alternatives. The original car remains on sale alongside the newer Jolion Pro as a cheaper entry point.
Known for: big spec for corolla cross money
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BAIC B30 or the Haval Jolion?
They are close to inseparable: 63% vs 64% 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 BAIC B30 loses about R 192 796 over three years and the Haval Jolion loses about R 127 215. 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 BAIC B30 runs about R 9 087 per month and the Haval Jolion about R 6 099, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.