Chrysler Grand Voyager vs Volkswagen Caravelle
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Volkswagen Caravelle wins on money kept: 71% retained after three years vs 54%, worth about R 903 311 at trade-in time.
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Head to head
| Grand Voyager | Caravelle | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 497 990 | R 1 643 300 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 8 704/m | R 28 722/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 74% | 85% |
| Retained after 3 years | 54% | 71% |
| Value after 3 years | R 268 098 | R 1 171 409 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 229 892 | R 471 891 |
| Value after 5 years | R 197 935 | R 965 012 |
| Our tier | Orphan & discontinued | Strong mainstream |
Chrysler Grand Voyager →
South Africa's default big American MPV for two decades, sold first as the Voyager and short-wheelbase models alongside the Grand Voyager until about 2007, then as Grand Voyager only. Stow 'n Go folding seats and sliding doors made it a family and shuttle favourite. Used prices are low because the brand is gone and parts are pricey, but the space per rand is hard to beat.
Known for: stow 'n go seven-seat practicality
Volkswagen Caravelle →
The luxury version of VW's bus has long been the executive shuttle of choice in SA, favoured by hotels, VIP transport firms and big families alike. The T6.1 continued into 2026 in Highline 4Motion form, with a plug-in hybrid T7 Caravelle announced to follow. Used values hold up unusually well for a vehicle this expensive.
Known for: executive shuttle status
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Chrysler Grand Voyager or the Volkswagen Caravelle?
The Volkswagen Caravelle. It keeps about 71% of its price after three years against 54% for the Chrysler Grand Voyager, a gap of 17 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Chrysler Grand Voyager loses about R 229 892 over three years and the Volkswagen Caravelle loses about R 471 891. 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 Chrysler Grand Voyager runs about R 8 704 per month and the Volkswagen Caravelle about R 28 722, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.