BYD Sealion 6 vs Haval H6
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Haval H6 wins on money kept: 63% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 27 208 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Sealion 6 | H6 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 639 900 | R 495 500 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 11 184/m | R 8 661/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 79% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 63% |
| Value after 3 years | R 338 960 | R 311 753 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 300 940 | R 183 747 |
| Value after 5 years | R 243 536 | R 242 120 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Chinese (established) |
BYD Sealion 6 →
This medium plug-in hybrid SUV was one of three models BYD launched in April 2025 alongside the Shark 6 and Sealion 7. It offers around 80km of electric-only running and well over 1,000km combined. It has become one of the more common BYDs on SA roads.
Known for: big combined range plug-in family suv
Haval H6 →
Haval's family SUV has been sold here since late 2017, with the second generation from 2021 and a heavily updated model from mid 2025. It undercuts the Tucson and RAV4 while offering more power and kit, and the range now spans turbopetrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid power. Depreciation is steeper than the Japanese rivals but used examples are plentiful and cheap.
Known for: undercutting tucson and rav4 on price
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BYD Sealion 6 or the Haval H6?
The Haval H6. It keeps about 63% of its price after three years against 53% for the BYD Sealion 6, a gap of 10 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BYD Sealion 6 loses about R 300 940 over three years and the Haval H6 loses about R 183 747. 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 Sealion 6 runs about R 11 184 per month and the Haval H6 about R 8 661, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.