Chevrolet Trailblazer vs Toyota Fortuner
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Fortuner wins on money kept: 75% retained after three years vs 53%, worth about R 277 101 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Trailblazer | Fortuner | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 464 000 | R 692 800 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 110/m | R 12 109/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 73% | 87% |
| Retained after 3 years | 53% | 75% |
| Value after 3 years | R 245 864 | R 522 966 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 218 136 | R 169 834 |
| Value after 5 years | R 180 171 | R 443 454 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Chevrolet Trailblazer →
Built in Port Elizabeth, the Trailblazer was a credible Fortuner rival with 2.5 and 2.8 Duramax diesels plus a 3.6 petrol early on. The 2016 facelift range ran from R464 000 to R623 200. Values dipped when GM left but parts obligations passed to Isuzu Motors SA, which softened the blow.
Known for: sa-built fortuner rival with strong diesels
Toyota Fortuner →
Built locally on the Hilux platform, the Fortuner has led the adventure SUV segment since 2006. It tows, goes off-road and handles daily family duty, which is exactly the combination South Africans buy. Used values are among the strongest of any SUV in the country.
Known for: hilux-based suv dominance
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chevrolet Trailblazer or the Toyota Fortuner?
The Toyota Fortuner. It keeps about 75% of its price after three years against 53% for the Chevrolet Trailblazer, a gap of 22 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chevrolet Trailblazer loses about R 218 136 over three years and the Toyota Fortuner loses about R 169 834. 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 Chevrolet Trailblazer runs about R 8 110 per month and the Toyota Fortuner about R 12 109, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.