Changan Alsvin vs Hyundai Grand i10
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Hyundai Grand i10 wins on money kept: 65% retained after three years vs 56%, worth about R 12 316 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Alsvin | Grand i10 | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 238 000 | R 224 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 4 160/m | R 3 931/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 75% | 81% |
| Retained after 3 years | 56% | 65% |
| Value after 3 years | R 133 769 | R 146 085 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 104 231 | R 78 815 |
| Value after 5 years | R 99 016 | R 114 676 |
| Our tier | Chinese (new entrant) | Budget & entry level |
Changan Alsvin →
Changan's budget sedan launched in October 2025 from about R238,000. It targets first-time buyers and e-hailing drivers, going straight at the Suzuki Dzire. The badge is new to most South Africans, so resale values are untested.
Known for: one of sa's cheapest new sedans
Hyundai Grand i10 →
South Africa's volume Hyundai since 2014, built in India and sold as both a hatch and a sedan. Buyers pick it for the price, the seven-year drivetrain warranty and low running costs. Used examples move quickly because ride-hailing drivers and first-time buyers keep demand steady.
Known for: cheap dependable entry motoring with long warranty
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Changan Alsvin or the Hyundai Grand i10?
The Hyundai Grand i10. It keeps about 65% of its price after three years against 56% for the Changan Alsvin, a gap of 9 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Changan Alsvin loses about R 104 231 over three years and the Hyundai Grand i10 loses about R 78 815. 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 Changan Alsvin runs about R 4 160 per month and the Hyundai Grand i10 about R 3 931, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.