BYD Shark 6 vs Toyota Hilux
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Hilux wins on money kept: 76% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 234 472 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Shark 6 | Hilux | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 989 900 | R 379 700 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 17 302/m | R 6 637/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 76% |
| Value after 3 years | R 522 760 | R 288 289 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 467 140 | R 91 411 |
| Value after 5 years | R 375 020 | R 245 282 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
BYD Shark 6 →
The Shark 6 brought plug-in hybrid power to the SA bakkie market in April 2025 at R959,900. Its 321kW output outguns every Hilux and Ranger, though towing capacity and off-road hardware trail the established ladder-frame players. It sells in a single Premium specification.
Known for: first plug-in hybrid bakkie in sa
Toyota Hilux →
South Africa's best-selling vehicle for most of the past two decades, built locally in Durban. The range runs from basic single cab workhorses under R400k to the new ninth-generation double cabs approaching R1 million. Used Hilux values hold up better than almost anything else on the market, which keeps demand strong even for high-mileage examples.
Known for: unkillable reputation and rock-solid resale
Common questions
Which holds value better, the BYD Shark 6 or the Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux. It keeps about 76% of its price after three years against 53% for the BYD Shark 6, a gap of 23 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The BYD Shark 6 loses about R 467 140 over three years and the Toyota Hilux loses about R 91 411. 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 Shark 6 runs about R 17 302 per month and the Toyota Hilux about R 6 637, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.