BAIC B40 Plus vs Suzuki Jimny
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Jimny wins on money kept: 79% retained after three years vs 63%, worth about R 87 987 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| B40 Plus | Jimny | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 699 500 | R 444 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 12 226/m | R 7 776/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 79% | 90% |
| Retained after 3 years | 63% | 79% |
| Value after 3 years | R 440 103 | R 352 115 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 259 397 | R 92 785 |
| Value after 5 years | R 341 802 | R 303 628 |
| Our tier | Chinese (established) | Legendary retainer |
BAIC B40 Plus →
The B40 Plus is a boxy ladder-frame 4x4 with a 2.0 turbopetrol and low-range transfer case. Small numbers reached SA from 2021 before a wider marketing push, and the current Honor Edition sells for R699,500. It appeals to off-road hobbyists who want Wrangler-style capability without the Wrangler price.
Known for: boxy 4x4 with proper low range
Suzuki Jimny →
The three-door Jimny has been sold here since 2008, and the 2018 generation created waiting lists that lasted years. It is one of very few cars in SA that barely depreciates, with clean used examples trading close to new prices. The range is now GLX-only, with a 1.5 petrol and proper low-range 4x4.
Known for: waiting lists and barely depreciating
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BAIC B40 Plus or the Suzuki Jimny?
The Suzuki Jimny. It keeps about 79% of its price after three years against 63% for the BAIC B40 Plus, a gap of 16 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BAIC B40 Plus loses about R 259 397 over three years and the Suzuki Jimny loses about R 92 785. 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 B40 Plus runs about R 12 226 per month and the Suzuki Jimny about R 7 776, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.