BMW X1 vs Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
Too close to call on resale: both keep about 61% of their value over three years. Decide on the deal, not the badge.
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Head to head
| X1 | Range Rover Evoque | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 813 899 | R 1 147 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 14 226/m | R 20 048/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 80% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 61% | 61% |
| Value after 3 years | R 498 297 | R 702 233 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 315 602 | R 444 767 |
| Value after 5 years | R 371 815 | R 523 986 |
| Our tier | Premium (established) | Premium (established) |
BMW X1 →
Since 2010 the X1 has been BMW South Africa's entry SUV and a consistent volume seller for the brand. The current generation is sold alongside its electric iX1 twin. Resale is solid by premium standards because demand for compact premium SUVs stays strong here.
Known for: entry bmw suv with steady demand
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque →
The Evoque made the Range Rover badge attainable when it launched in 2011 and sold strongly on styling alone. Two generations on, it remains the entry Range Rover at just over R1.1 million. Early cars depreciated hard and gave the model a mixed reliability reputation on the used market.
Known for: design-led urban range rover
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BMW X1 or the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque?
They are close to inseparable: 61% vs 61% 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 BMW X1 loses about R 315 602 over three years and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque loses about R 444 767. 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 BMW X1 runs about R 14 226 per month and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque about R 20 048, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.