BYD Atto 2 vs Haval Jolion
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Haval Jolion wins on money kept: 64% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 16 580 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Atto 2 | Jolion | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 449 900 | R 348 950 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 864/m | R 6 099/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 80% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 64% |
| Value after 3 years | R 238 316 | R 221 735 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 211 584 | R 127 215 |
| Value after 5 years | R 171 225 | R 173 120 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
BYD Atto 2 →
BYD launched the Atto 2 DM-i in June 2026 as SA's most affordable plug-in hybrid at R449,900. The compact crossover claims about 40km of electric range and roughly 930km combined. Comfort and Dynamic grades are offered, both with a 122kW hybrid system.
Known for: south africa's cheapest plug-in hybrid
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 BYD Atto 2 or the Haval Jolion?
The Haval Jolion. It keeps about 64% of its price after three years against 53% for the BYD Atto 2, a gap of 11 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BYD Atto 2 loses about R 211 584 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 BYD Atto 2 runs about R 7 864 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.